Our Spiritual teacher Ven. Geshe Kuten Lama leads the annual Spring Retreat, which features a blessing initiation for the Medicine Buddha. Ven. Kuten Lama will offer commentary on how to meditate and do the visualizations during the Medicine Buddha practice.
The Medicine Buddha also known as the Healing Buddha is embodiment of the healing powers of the all the Enlightened beings. This practice can help us to heal our physical and emotional sufferings, purify karma, live fuller life, and cultivate well being our ourself and all other sentient beings.
For those who wish to begin studying Buddhism, this is an excellent foundational practice to begin with.
SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Friday, 4/24
• Registration 6 – 7 PM
• Medicine Buddha Initiation 7 PM
Saturday, 4/25
• Morning Prayers and Meditation
• Teaching and practice
• Evening practice
Sunday, 4/26
• Morning Prayers and Meditation
• Teaching and practice
• Thanksgiving practice
All teachings are offered free of charge. Support for the monastery is appreciated to cover related expenses such as food and utilities. A suggested donation for the weekend is $125. This is not a requirement, and no one will be denied the opportunity to participate. Everyone is welcome.
RESERVATION
Space is limited; participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Options:
- Register online (using the form below)
- Register via email: gsl@ganden.org
- Register by mail:
- Click and Print this form
- Make checks payable to:
GSL Monastery - Send registration to:
2026 Spring Retreat
GSL Monastery
3046 Pavlova Drive
Cincinnati OH 45251
Spring Retreat 2026
All information on this form will be held in the strictest confidence.