{"id":11877,"date":"2016-01-01T21:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/portfolio-item\/post-spring-festival-retreat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T05:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:13:49","slug":"post-summer-festival-retreat","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/portfolio-item\/post-summer-festival-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Summer Festival Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_tab_container  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='wp-image-144045 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-144045 avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2026-8-PostSummerRetreat-L003-1-300x169.jpg' alt='' title='2026-8-PostSummerRetreat-L003' height=\"169\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class=\"tabcontainer   top_tab   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last \" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-1-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-1\" class=\"tab active_tab\"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>About the Course<\/h3>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-1-content\" class=\"tab_content active_tab_content\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong>Blissful Wisdom<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14-16 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On this retreat, Gen Kelsang Rabka will lead meditations on the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Venerable Vajrayogini, the very essence of Buddha\u2019s teachings, based on the International Summer Festival 2026. It will be an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the joyful practice of Vajrayogini and to learn how to apply it to and strengthen our daily practice. With this blissful wisdom, we can then solve all our problems and be of maximum benefit to others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The retreat is open to anyone who has received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Conducted in English with Cantonese translation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">14\/8 Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">7.30pm &#8211; 9.00pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Introduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">15\/8 Saturday<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">9.15am &#8211; 10.45am<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">11.30am &#8211; 1.00pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">3.00pm &#8211; 4.30pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">5.00pm &#8211; 6.15pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog puja<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\">16\/8 Sunday<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">9.15am &#8211; 10.45am<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">11.30am &#8211; 1.00pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"160\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">3.00pm &#8211; 4.30pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"261\">Session 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Retreat Fee: $300<br \/>\nBooking Deadline : 13 August (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note : Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong reserves the right to carry out photography and filming during classes and events for future promotion and record purpose.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"alignnone\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe6IYjoTstIlPv8k1FyHwEuFcfJdxXRHF4bRrjEXPK2nu7XHA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"details-image alignnone\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/book-now-button-scotland.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"42\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>All course fees are used to run and develop the Centre and spread Buddha\u2019s precious teachings.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-2-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-2\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue80a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Teacher<\/h3>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-2-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><strong>Gen Kelsang Rabka<\/strong> was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Singapore in mid 2020. He is an Australian Buddhist monk who has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his senior disciples for more than 15 years, and has taught in Australia, the UK and Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The clarity and warmth of his teachings has helped many students experience the practical benefits of modern Kadampa Buddhism in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-139575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-1030x772.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-2048x1534.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-1500x1124.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Gen-Rabka-pic-705x528.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"av_tab_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div aria-controls=\"tab-id-3-content\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id=\"#tab-id-3\" class=\"tab \"  itemprop=\"headline\" ><span class='tab_icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue841' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Venue<\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"tab-id-3-content\" class=\"tab_content \" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tab_inner_content invers-color\"  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<p><b>Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.hk\/maps\/place\/%E4%B8%8A%E7%92%B0%E5%B9%B2%E8%AB%BE%E9%81%93%E4%B8%AD122-124%E8%99%9F%E6%B5%B7%E6%B8%AF%E5%95%86%E6%A5%AD%E5%A4%A7%E5%BB%88\/@22.2869003,114.1502309,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3404007dac1e47c5:0xe933398c8f43cb62!8m2!3d22.2869003!4d114.1524196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1\/F, Harbour Commercial Building, 122-124 Connaught Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong<\/a><br \/>\n(Exit C of Sheung Wan MTR station)<\/p>\n<p>Tel. 2507 2237<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>14-16 August with Visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Rabka<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":143542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"portfolio_entries":[12,16],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/11877"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/portfolio"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11877"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/11877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144111,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/11877\/revisions\/144111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/143542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11877"},{"taxonomy":"portfolio_entries","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.meditation.hk\/2021\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_entries?post=11877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}