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Cultivate love, compassion, joy, and equanimity with Lama Tsomo in this retreat focused on the profound practices of the Four Immeasurables

About this Retreat

Love and compassion are not fleeting sentiments; they are inherent capacities within us that can be cultivated and expanded. However, the very tide of modern life often diverts our attention. How can we reconnect with these qualities and foster a genuine sense of love and true connection?

The Four Immeasurables, also known as Boundless Qualities in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, offer a path to cultivate an expansive heart. By engaging in these practices, we can elevate our awareness, dissolve feelings of isolation, and rediscover our innate connection to others and the world. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the meditation techniques associated with The Four Immeasurables provide pathways to break free from isolation and experience genuine connection with all beings.

In this weekend retreat led by beloved meditation teacher Lama Tsomo, participants will be introduced to these ancient teachings in a contemporary context. The retreat will focus on meditation practices centered around each of the four qualities mentioned in the Metta Sutta.

What are the Four Boundless Qualities?

1. Compassion (Karuna)

2. Loving Kindness (Metta)

3. Sympathetic Joy (Mudita)

4. Equanimity (Upekkha)

Lama Tsomo will delve into the profound meanings of these qualities, explaining why they are essential for achieving lasting happiness and, ultimately, liberation for oneself and others. Grounded in wisdom and compassion, these practices are designed to integrate into everyday life, empowering individuals to recognize their interconnected nature, release ill will, and lead a more fulfilling existence.

What You’ll Learn 

• Foundational Practices for Compassion and Connection: Develop skills to connect with the Four Immeasurables, fostering a more expansive sense of love and compassion. These foundational practices can help shift perspectives from self-centered views toward greater inclusivity and openness.
• Cultivating Inner Peace and Releasing Attachment: Learn to identify and release patterns of attachment, aversion, and ignorance that often cloud our perception and create suffering. By cultivating equanimity, you may begin to untangle from these reactive patterns, discovering a deeper sense of peace.
• Practices for Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Engage in exercises that encourage self-compassion and forgiveness. These practices can help release resentment and foster kindness toward oneself and others. They can also enhance relationships and cultivate ease in daily interactions.
• Understanding the Root of Suffering and Interconnectedness: Explore the notion that suffering arises from the belief in separateness. These teachings show how we are deeply interconnected, reducing feelings of isolation and promoting a sense of belonging and unity with others.
• Practical Methods for Integrating the Four Immeasurables into Everyday Life: Discover techniques to bring the Four Immeasurables into daily experiences, making compassion, kindness, joy, and equanimity part of your ongoing journey.

Who Is This Retreat Suited For? 

Anyone looking to expand their capacity for connection and compassion. No meditation or previous experience is required.

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Travel Days:

• Arrival – Thursday, September 11, 2025 – rolling arrival between 2pm-4:30pm
• Departure – Monday, September 15, 2025 (shuttle leaves between 8:30-9am)
• For those who plan to stay for the two optional days of silence, departure day will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (shuttle leaves between 8:30-9am)

Lodging + Meals 

Participants will enjoy nourishing meals prepared on-site, including:

• X dinners (X for those staying for silent days)
• X breakfasts (X for those staying for silent days)
• X lunches (X for those staying for silent days)
• Snacks & tea

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The Zoom link for this course will be sent out in a confirmation email immediately following registration.

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Tuition

Our intention is to make this offering financially accessible to all, so we offer a tiered fee structure. Please choose whichever level works best for you.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you would like to apply for financial assistance to attend this offering, please reach out to kate@namchak.org.

Tuition Options

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Online Attendance Information (REMOVE IF IN-PERSON)

We encourage online participants to provide themselves with an immersive and focused environment, free from distractions. Recordings of these teachings will be made available after each course session has ended. These recordings are shared with the intention of making the content of the session available to those who had a conflict that prevented them from attending live. 

About Lama Tsomo

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