Amitayus Retreats 2024 〜 Part 1

From January 26-28, about 19 people participated - in person or online - in a self-guided Amitayus retreat at Tharpaland KMC. In the Friday's evening introduction, Gen Ananda, the Resident Teacher, encouraged participants to practice the beautiful Yoga of Buddha Amitayus at the beginning of the year to avert obstacles to themselves and others, for the coming year. He explained how relying on Buddha Amitayus through self-generation, in-front-generation, mantra recitation and guru yoga increases our lifespan, happiness and wisdom.

He explained how both generation and completion stage can be practiced in the context of this precious practice and the benefits of long life nectar - and pills. On this basis, the participants were able to guide themselves in a qualified manner in the following eight retreat sessions.

Over the weekend of January 13, KMC Colombia held a traditional retreat on the Yoga of Buddha Amitayus, a special method for increasing our lifespan, wisdom, and merit. Almost forty people participated in this blessed practice over two days.

Held in an atmosphere of faith and with great joy each year at the beginning of January, this special retreat never fails to captivate both experienced and first-time practitioners. We thank you, Venerable Geshe-la, for your immeasurable kindness in giving us this powerful practice.