{"product_id":"guru-yoga-and-mandala-offering-retreat","title":"Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNovember 7th –9th, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Great Preliminary Guide Retreat | In Person Only | Self Guided\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: KMC San Francisco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6FcrzJPz1TVoLiQD6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree for Members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuru yoga is a special and powerful method that enables us to receive the blessings of all the holy beings. Offering the mandala is the best method for freeing ourself from future poverty and for creating the cause of rebirth in a Buddha's Pure Land. We all have many seeds of Dharma realizations within our consciousness: seeds for gaining realizations of lasting inner peace, compassion, bodhichitta, and wisdom realizing ultimate truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceiving blessings from holy beings nurtures these seeds to grow and ripen. Blessings are essential to attain true and lasting happiness, and the protection of Dharma realizations in our mind; we practice Guru yoga to receive Buddha’s blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is technically an advanced course, beginners are welcome to participate. If you are new to this practice or need more information, contact: epc@meditateinsanfrancisco.org\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 33.83%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/Gen_Choma_Portrait.png?v=1773786511\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 65.9071%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen Kelsang Choma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the most senior American nun within the New Kadampa Tradition of Modern Buddhism in the US. A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she has studied extensively on the Teacher Training Program for 35 years, and is qualified to teach both Sutra and Tantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco and is often invited to teach nationally. People enjoy her teachings for their clarity and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanted Prayers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-guided meditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Optional)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/us\/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-booklet\"\u003eOffering to the Spiritual Guide booklet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandala Offering Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are available for purchase in our bookstore. Some prayer booklets are available to borrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e9 am – 10:30 am \u003c\/span\u003e| Retreat Session \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 am – 12:30 pm | \u003c\/span\u003eRetreat Session\u003cbr\u003e2:30 pm – 4 pm | Retreat Session\u003cbr\u003e4:30 pm – 6 pm | Retreat Session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e9 am – 10:30 am | Retreat Session (Held at KMC SF Residence)\u003cbr\u003e11 am – 12:30 pm | Retreat Session (Held at KMC SF Residence)\u003cbr\u003e2:30 pm – 4 pm | Retreat Session\u003cbr\u003e4:30 pm – 6 pm | Retreat Session\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8 am – 9:30 am | Retreat Session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10 am – 11:30 am | Retreat Session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers\u003cspan\u003e with Tsog\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KMC San Francisco","offers":[{"title":"Whole Retreat","offer_id":45268887896108,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Session","offer_id":45268887928876,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/gymo_banner.png?v=1754945186","url":"https:\/\/www.meditateinsanfrancisco.org\/products\/guru-yoga-and-mandala-offering-retreat","provider":"KMC San Francisco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}