This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

Love Without Pain

The Meditation on Developing Profound Empathy and Love

During this retreat, Kadam Morten will explain and guide us in the meditation known as developing cherishing love. In ordinary life, we often confuse love with desirous attachment, and as a result we often experience pain and disappointment within our so-called ‘loving’ relationships. But authentic love can never cause pain. It only ever produces happiness. Why? Because true love actually arises from a profound understanding of our interdependence and interconnection with everyone. This understanding liberates us from our painful self-centered grasping attachments, and opens us to an expansive and ever more inclusive empathy and love that brings joy, harmony and purpose into our lives.

Through talks and guided meditations, Kadam Morten will take us into the heart of this practice. There will be the opportunity for Q&A throughout the day.

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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Introduction to Tantra

Saturday, October 11
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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The Yoga of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita

Saturday, October 18
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Michelle Valladares

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Je Tsongkhapa Day Retreat

Saturday, October 25
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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The Empowerment of Long-Life Buddha Tara

Saturday – Sunday, November 8-9
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!

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January Retreat 2026

Offered Throughout January
January 3-29
with Kadam Morten