The Yoga of Buddha Heruka
Retreat with Gen Kelsang Devi
Sat–Sun
3–4 May 2025
Sat 10:00–16:00 pm
Sun 10:00–13:00 pm
In today's hectic and challenging world, the practices of Highest Yoga Tantra are more powerful and significant than ever. They offer a profound, fast, and effective method for overcoming mental obstacles and finding inner peace. For this reason, we are pleased to announce that Gen Kelsang Devi, an experienced Buddhist nun, teacher, and retreat leader, will guide us into the transformative practice of Heruka Tantra.
Whether you are new to the Heruka practice or have been practicing it regularly – if you have received the empowerments of Highest Yoga Tantra, this special meditation retreat at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Switzerland is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your tantric practice.
💠 Important Note: This meditation retreat is exclusively available to those who have received the empowerments of Highest Yoga Tantra.
Price
CHF 90
Language
English with German translation
Place
KMC Switzerland
What to expect
In this practical Tantra retreat, you will learn everything you need for a qualified tantric practice – the highest and fastest path to enlightenment. Heruka, an enlightened deity of Highest Yoga Tantra, embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Under the guidance of Gen Kelsang Devi, you will be led through powerful meditations and receive valuable teachings on the Heruka body mandala within the short, condensed practice "The Yoga of Buddha Heruka". Furthermore, many of these methods can also be integrated into your Vajrayogini practice.
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Devi is a Senior International Teacher within the NKT and Principal Teacher of both KMC Switzerland and Kailash IRC. She is a joyful example of a modern Buddhist nun who has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over twenty years. Kailash IRC. She is a modern buddhist nun who has been practising Kadam-Dharma for 25 years.
Gen Devi is greatly admired for her good heart and her deep meditative experience is revealed through her clarity and inspirational presentation of Buddha’s teachings.
Course Information
Price
CHF 90 (whole course)
CHF 60 (only Saturday)
CHF 35 (only Sunday)
CHF 15 (lunch)
CHF 25 (accommodation incl. breakfast)
25% reduction for AHV/IV and students
Timetable
Saturday 3 May 2025
10:00–11:15 am | Retreat Session 1
11:45–13:00 pm | Retreat Session 2
13:00pm | Lunch Break
14:30–16:00 Uhr | Retreat Session 3
Sunday 4 May 2025
10:00–11:15 am | Retreat Session 4
11:45–13:00 pm | Retreat Session 5
Live Stream
The live stream option for this event is only available with a centre membership. Find out more here
Language
In English with German translation
Place
This event is taking place at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland (KMC), Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich Altstetten
Frequently asked questions
Can people attend our courses even if they are not Buddhists?
Yes - Everyone is welcome at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland. No one is excluded, no matter what your background or beliefs are. The methods and practices taught here are suitable for everyone, no matter how much experience you have.
Do I have to wear certain clothes to attend the events at the center?
No - Please come as you are. At KMC Switzerland, chairs and meditation cushions are provided for seating. If you like to sit on the cushion, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing. Traditionally you will be asked to take off your shoes before entering the meditation room. We have floor heating and socks if needed.
Do I need meditation experience to participate?
No - Many people who come to our events have little or no experience. It doesn't matter if you have tried to meditate before without much success. Everyone finds meditation challenging in the beginning because our mind is naturally very busy. Kadampa Meditation Center is a perfect place to train in meditation.
Is the center also accessible by wheelchair?
Yes - Our meditation room is at ground level and we lay out ramps for the few steps we have.
