Begin your 2026 in this quiet, contemplative meditation retreat, which gives us the opportunity to reflect on our life’s direction from the point of view of Buddhist wisdom and to bring about deep spiritual transformation. Kerrin Perniciaro will guide this 7-day retreat on the meditations of the path to enlightenment called Lamrim.

These transformative meditations are a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that are easily integrated into modern daily life.  By engaging in these meditations systematically we build a strong foundation of inner peace within our busy and often stressful lives. Kerrin will offer guidance on how to use Lamrim for an effective daily meditation practice. 

All sessions are guided and are suitable for all levels of experience. Everyone is welcome. Session live-stream is available for members.

Everybody is welcome! 

While this retreat is part of the Teacher Training Program, everyone is welcome to participate.

Intro Talk

7:00-8:30pm

Session 1
8:30-9:45am
Our precious human life

Session 2
11:00am-12:15pm
Death and impermanence

Session 3
3:00-4:15pm
The dangers of lower rebirth, and how to find refuge

Session 1
10:00-11:15am
Karma, actions and their effects

Session 2
1:00-2:15pm
Developing equanimity

Session 3
3:30-4:45pm
Recognizing that all living beings are our mothers

Session 4
6:00-7:15pm
Equalizing self and others

Session 1
8:30-9:45am
The disadvantages of self-cherishing

Session 2
11:00am-12:15pm
The advantages of cherishing others

Session 3
3:00-4:15pm
Exchanging self with others

Session 1
10:00-11:15pm
Great Compassion

Session 2
1:00-2:15pm
Taking

Session 3
3:30-4:45pm
Wishing Love

Session 4
6:00-7:15pm
Giving

Session 1
3:30-4:45pm
Bodhichitta

Session 2
6:00-7:15pm
Tranquil Abiding

Session 1
8:30-9:45am
Superior Seeing, meditation on emptiness

Session 2
11:00am-12:15pm
Relying upon a Spiritual Guide

With Kerrin Perniciaro

Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro is a long-time practitioner of Modern Kadampa Buddhism. She has studied and taught Buddhism at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon (IKRC), Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center (in the 6-month Intensive Teacher Training Program), Los Angeles and Long Island.  She is an inspiring example of a lay practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism, and teaches meditation and Buddhism very practically, with clarity, warmth and kindness.