HEALING RETREAT 2026 - FULL SCHEDULE & SPONSORSHIP INFO

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Saturday, May 23, (All day) to Sunday, May 31, (All day) 2026

FULL SCHEDULE and SPONSORSHIP INFO for KADAMPA CENTER'S 2nd ANNUAL HEALING RETREAT

Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, May 31, 2026

Now is the time to make space in your life to benefit yourself, your loved ones, and all living beings!  Please check out the schedule below and start making plans to attend this year's Healing Retreat.

New this year - Geshe Gelek will lead us in Medicine Buddha mantra recitations twice daily.

Geshe Sangpo will once again create a sacred sand Mandala of Healing over the span of four days.

The retreat will culminate on the auspicious holy day of Saka Dawa Düchen.  During this merit-multiplying Buddha day, Geshe Gelek will offer the Eight Mahayana Precepts and a Refuge Ceremony with lay vows.  Our precious Geshes will also lead us in a Healing Puja, plus other healing prayers, and will bless our medications.  Finally, the retreat will come to an end with the Closing Ceremony of the sand Mandala of Healing.

Don't miss this incredibly rare and wonderful opportunity ~ all are welcome & encouraged to attend! 

SCHEDULE OF HEALING RETREAT ~ click on links in the table below for details

Sat.
May 23
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10:30a-12p
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Sun.
May 24
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10:30a-12p
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Mon.
May 25
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10:30a-12p
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Tue.
May 26
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10:30a-12p
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Wed.
May 27
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8:30-10am
10am
Opening
10a - 12p
Geshe Sangpo
LUNCH BREAK
2 - 5pm
Thu.
May 28
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8:30-10am
10a - 12p
Healing
Geshe Sangpo
LUNCH BREAK
2 - 5pm
Fri.
May 29
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8:30-10am
10a - 12p
Healing
Geshe Sangpo
LUNCH BREAK
2 - 5pm
Healing
Sat.
May 30
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8:30-10am
10a - 12p
Healing
Geshe Sangpo
LUNCH BREAK
2 - 5pm
Sun.
May 31
5am
Center
opens
5:30am
Precepts,
Refuge, and
Lay vows
Breakfast
(provided)
Healing
Meditations
Prayers,
Puja, and
Medicine
Blessing
Lunch
(provided)
1:30-2pm
Closing
Ceremony
Clean up
and re-set
Gompa
REJOICE
REJOICE
REJOICE

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsoring any Dharma activity is one of the highest forms of generosity.  Your sponsorship of the Healing Retreat makes it possible for soooo many to experience the immeasurable benefits of these healing practices, ceremonies, and meditations.  As a sponsor, you are invited to submit a dedication so that your generosity will be of the greatest benefit to yourself and others.

$1,000 Full Sponsorship of the Healing Retreat
$500 Sponsorship of the Buddha Holy Day - Saka Dawa Düchen
$350 Sponsorship of the Mandala of Healing
$250 Sponsorship of the Medicine Buddha Puja
$150 Sponsorship of Healing Meditations and Mantra Recitations
$108 Sponsorship of Breakfast, Lunch, and Tea Offerings during the Healing Retreat
any amount Any heartfelt contribution supports the Healing Retreat in countless ways

HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR

1.   Make your financial sponsorship contribution in one of the following ways:

  • Online:  Choose your amount and click on the corresponding link in the table above.
  • By check:  Place a check in the donation box outside the gompa door, or send your check to:
Kadampa Center
5412 Etta Burke Ct.
Raleigh, NC  27606

2.   Click HERE to submit your dedication, which can be simple or elaborate; submitted anonymously or with your name included.

 

Disclaimer:  There may be more than one sponsor for any given amount or any given event/activity, so opportunities to sponsor are endless!  Additionally, Kadampa Center reserves the right to distribute the funds to cover costs wherever needed.

 

Location at Kadampa Center: 
Gompa