From Wednesday 06 January 2027
To Monday 11 January 2027

Location: Main Gompa

Teachings

We are delighted to welcome back modern-day master, Geshe Tenzin Zopa, for a six-day course on The Wheel of Sharp Weapons, the renowned mind training (lojong) text by the great Indian master Dharmarakṣita.

This powerful and challenging text offers practical methods for transforming difficulties, obstacles, and suffering into the path to enlightenment. By revealing how our experiences arise through karma and self-cherishing, The Wheel of Sharp Weapons encourages us to take responsibility for our minds and cultivate compassion, wisdom, and bodhicitta—the heartfelt wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Suitable for both new and experienced students, this course offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of karma, thought transformation, and the bodhisattva path while studying one of the most treasured texts of the Kadampa tradition.

Teacher

An esteemed teacher with a strong connection with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), find out more about Geshe Tenzin Zopa's depth of knowledge and experience on our page – visiting teachers and course leaders.

Known for his warmth, humour, tireless generosity and ability to make profound teachings accessible and relevant to everyday life, Geshe-la will guide students through this classic text with his characteristic clarity and practical insight. Drawing on decades of study, practice, and teaching, he will help participants discover how these ancient instructions can be applied to the challenges and opportunities of modern life.

Schedule

Wed 6 Jan
1:15 pm->	Check-in
6:00 pm	Supper
7:00 pm	Introduction to the retreat by Spiritual Programme Coordinator (SPC)
7:30 pm	Viewing the documentary, "Unmistaken Child"
Thu 7 Jan	Sun 10 Jan
6:45 am	Morning meditation
7:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am	Teachings with Geshe Zopa
10:15 am	Tea break
10:45 am	Teachings with Geshe Zopa
12:00 pm	Lunch
2:30 pm	Discussion groups
3:30 pm	Tea break
4:00 pm	Teachings with Geshe Zopa
6:00 pm	Supper
7:00 pm	Evening Meditation
Mon 11 Jan
6:45 am	Morning meditation
7:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am	Room check-out before the last teachings
9:00 am	Pilgrimage to Mahabodhi Temple with Geshe Zopa
12:00 pm	Big Lunch
2:00 pm	Tour of Root Institute and introduction to the social service projects – Maitreya School, Shakyamuni Buddha Clinic and the Stupa Garden.

Note: This schedule is subject to change.