IKRC International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Tomorrow we'll explore the topic of 'Love and attachment'. We can learn new tools to help us overcome troublesome feelings. Everyone welcome. $10 at the door / $5 for seniors/students / Free for members. https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/flagstaff/

08/31/2026

The Southwest Dharma Celebration is just around the corner! Gather together with Kadampa Buddhist practitioners from all around the Southwest United States in a celebration of faith, wisdom and compassion. Gen Kelsang Gomlam will give the Empowerment of White Tara and teachings on subtle impermanence. This will be an amazing event.

Everyone is welcome to sign up for this event! Onsite hotel accommodations and meals available. Please register: https://swdharmacelebration.org

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Buddha taught that everyone has the potential for enlightenment, and by sincerely going for Mahayana refuge to Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha we create a strong foundation for our spiritual practice, accumulate a vast amount of merit, and quickly make progress along the path to enlightenment.

Immerse yourself in the practice of Refuge in the blessed environment of IKRC Grand Canyon and the Kadampa Temple for World Peace. For more information and registration: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/events/the-power-of-refuge/ Onsite hotel accommodations and meals available.

08/29/2026

The Joyful Land retreat isn't far off now. Registration is open so you can book early. Onsite hotel accommodations and meals available. See you this fall! https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/event/joyful-land-retreat-2026/

08/29/2026

Resident Teacher Gen Demo continues with this series 'Buddhist Advice for a Happy Life'. Drop-in to this class to learn some Buddhist techniques to make your day a bit brighter. Everyone welcome. Join us each Sunday at 11am at IKRC Grand Canyon. $5 at the door. Stay for lunch at the World Peace Cafe for $10. https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/sunday-meditation-class/

08/29/2026

The next Peaceful Pines happens in September. John McKethan will guide meditations and practical Buddhist teachings. Discover how to let go of stress, quiet a busy mind, and renew your energy from within.

We'll start on Friday evening with an introductory teaching and guided meditation. During the retreat you'll enjoy inspiring meditation sessions designed to uplift your heart and refresh your mind.

Between sessions, take time to enjoy peaceful walks among the towering pines, relax in the sacred atmosphere of the Temple, connect with like-minded friends, or simply savor the stillness and beauty of nature. Please register. Onsite hotel accommodations and meals available. https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/events/peaceful-pines-recharge-your-batteries/

08/28/2026

Registration is open. Reserve your room onsite and enjoy 6 weeks of winter retreat time. The Mountain Retreat opens with the blessing empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, followed some Lamrim retreat days, and then we launch into 5 weeks of counting the Migtsema prayer. What perfect conditions to do this at IKRC Grand Canyon.
https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/events/mountain-retreat-2027/