Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat
23rd – 25th October 2026
This practical retreat involves the practice of making mandala offerings, a ritual method whereby we imagine the entire universe as pure – a method for accumulating merit. This is done in conjunction with ritual chanted prayers enabling us to draw closer to and receive the blessings of our Spiritual Guide.
There will be an introductory talk to the practice on Friday evening and a brief guided meditation in each session to help us gain the most benefit from this practice.
If you have a mandala kit, please bring it along, otherwise we will have some plates and rice that you can use for the purposes of this retreat.
Schedule
Friday | 7.00pm – 8.30-pm Introductory Talk
Saturday
Session 1 | 10.00am – 11.30am
Session 2 | 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Lunch | 1.45pm – 3.00pm
Session 3 | 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Sunday
Session 1 | 10.00am – 11.30am
Session 2 | 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Lunch | 1.45pm – 3.00pm
Session 3 | 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide with Tsog | 5.00pm
More info:
- Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th
- 24 Castle Street, Dumfries DG1 1DR
- Seating is in chairs, no special clothing required – come as you are!
- Introductory Talk £6, Retreat Sessions – £5 per session, Saturday Only £15, Sunday Only £15, Whole Retreat £35
- Free for members
- Lunch for all | £5
- All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.
- Cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a 10% admin fee.
Everyone Welcome!
Kelsang Chandra
Kelsang Chandra is the Resident Teacher at Vajrasattva KMC, Dumfries. She is kind, caring and approachable and her teachings are clear and easily understood. She is able to relate her teachings to the everyday lives of students to solve their daily problems.
