{"product_id":"lacssroe-jan-27","title":"Like a Cloudless Sky: Silent Retreat on Equanimity | Thu 21 - Tue 26 Jan 2027","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ability to feel equally comfortable in all situations and equally at ease with everyone we encounter is a profound realisation. Je Tsongkhapa described this experience as the ground in which we can grow all the exalted insights of the spiritual path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn this six day silent retreat we will explore the many facets of this special practice and gain deep experience in meditation that will change our life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9654\/9287\/files\/Fed_Sq_480x480.jpg?v=1684459343\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges) and KMC Melbourne (CBD). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e KMC Australia |\u003cspan\u003e 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch and dinner are included in the retreat booking. If you have booked accommodation, breakfast will also be included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll meals served are vegan with some non-vegan options such as yoghurt available on the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe cannot guarantee allergen free meals and it is not possible for us to cater to individual dietary requirements. Our meals mainly use ingredients which are wheat free or gluten free, however there are times that the meal will contain traces of wheat or gluten, or the side dish is, for example, bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you book accommodation, please note the following is included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSingle Ensuite, Single, Twin \/ Double Room and Pre-Erected Tent : all linen and towel provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorm Rooms: A sheet and pillow with pillow slip is provided. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping: you will need to bring everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShuttle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belgrave station shuttle available If you need a pick-up or drop-off service, $15 per person per trip. To book please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/meditateinmelbourne.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookings close:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 hours prior to the event starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo join the waiting list for accommodation if sold out, please \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meditateinmelbourne.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetreat Timetable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"gform_62\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/www.kadampa.live\/product\/ma-05022022\/\" class=\"cart\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gform_variation_wrapper gform_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 551px; height: 764.158px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThursday 21st Jan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRegistration | 5.30pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDinner | 6pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIntroduction | 7.30pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriday 22nd Jan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession One | 9 - 10.15am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Two | 11.30am - 12.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLunch | 1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWFJ (optional) | 2 - 3.15pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSession Three | 4.30 - 5.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDinner | 6pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Four | 7.30 - 8.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 23rd Jan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession One | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9 - 10.15am\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSession Two | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e11.30am - 12.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLunch | 1pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSession Three | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.30 - 5.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDinner | 6pm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWFJ w\/ Tsog\u003c\/span\u003e (optional) | 7.30 - 8.45pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday 24th Jan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession One | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e9 - 10.15am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Two | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e11.30am - 12.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLunch | 1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e WFJ (optional) | 2 - 3.15pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Three | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.30 - 5.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDinner | 6pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOSG (optional) | 7 - 9pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMonday 25th Jan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession One | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e9 - 10.15am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Two | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e11.30am - 12.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLunch | 1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWFJ (optional) | 2 - 3.15pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Three | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.30 - 5.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDinner | 6pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSession Four | 7.30 - 8.45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTuesday 26th Jan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%; 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