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Away Retreat: Modern Buddhism - A journey to lasting happiness

Noreen Flack
Resident Teacher KMC Austin

Lotus Ranch Away Retreat
January 17-19th. Saturday - Monday

Join us for a weekend retreat in Wimberley, Texas, where we’ll explore the Buddhist path to cultivating inner peace, compassion, and wisdom.  This serene, distraction-free setting offers the perfect environment for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. 

Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher from Kadampa Meditation Center Austin will guide this retreat and draw inspiration from Modern Buddhism by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche—a practical guide to integrating Buddha’s teachings into everyday life.

 

Location

Lotus Ranch

525 Fischer Trail, Wimberley, TX 78676

Questions: Email Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

Whole Retreat $297 (Early Bird until Jan 1, 2026. $350)

Saturday or Sunday day pass + Meals  $165

Saturday or Sunday day pass w/o Meals $135

Monday retreat  + lunch $65

Monday retreat  no lunch $50

 

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Lamrim Practice Class

Lamrim Practice Class
Thursdays, Nov 6 - Dec 11 (no class Thanksgiving Day) 
Guided Lamrim Retreat with Heart Jewel prayers
Initial & Intermediate Scope meditations

We all need a clear direction in life that allows us to get closer to our personal goals. This is even more important for our spiritual path. This inner journey requires clear and easy to understand instructions that definitely lead us toward awakening our wisdom. Lamrim, or the stages of the path to enlightenment, is a timeless practice that has allowed countless practitioners to realize their most pure potential for peace and happiness. Come to one or all sessions.  Taught by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher of KMC Austin.

Everyone welcome!   


Location

Live-stream only

Register & receive livestream link

Questions: Email Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

$12 per class 

$6 Seniors

Members Free

RegisterPurchase Heart Jewel text & Prayer bookletMeditation Handbook

Park meditation For world peace in Mueller Park 

Park Meditation
Saturday November 15
9am-9:30am

Rise and Shine: Free Morning Meditation in the Park. We're creating space for local minds to come together and deliberately generate peace on planet earth, one mind at a time! Join us for a morning meditation surrounded by trees, the quack of happy ducks, and good vibes.  What to bring: A blanket, a cushion, your sleepy self and a friend!

What to expect: Gentle guidance, quiet reflection, and a mood boost that'll last all day.  After meditation, walk over with us to Steamway coffee. for a morning cuppa!   See you at the southeast meadow at Mueller Park! 🌳✨

Info@meditationinaustin.org

Location

Mueller Park

 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723

Parking on street and lot next to the old hanger near to the food trucks 

Cost

Free

 

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Spicewood springs Library talk 

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Saturday November 22
11:00am-12:15pm

Discover Peace of Mind with Buddhist Psychology. It helps us recognize the emotional patterns that lead to stress and unhappiness. By simply observing our thoughts, we begin to take back control of the mind. Over time, we can respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, calm, and well-being.

This morning library class is open to everyone and is led by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austin.  Everyone is welcome!

Location

Spicewood Springs Library

8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

Cost

Free

 

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Special Holiday Class: Gratitude and contentment

Grattitude and contentment
Sunday November 30
11:00am-12:15pm

During this special holiday weekend class we will take a look at Buddha’s teachings on developing appreciation and gratitude towards others and appreciation for what we already have.

This positive state of mind, recognizing kindness and developing contentment, has many benefits for our self and others. Led by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austin.  Everyone welcome!

Location

TBD

Cost

$12

$6 seniors/students

$0 for members

 

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Calm

Calm
Saturday December 6
11:00am-12:00pm

Unplug and refresh yourself with a quiet morning time calm. This Saturday session is guided and offers basic instruction on meditation and mindfulness to help us develop deep calm within our own mind.
Everyone welcome!


Location

Live-stream only

Register for link

Cost

$10

$5 seniors / students

Free to members

 

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Vajrasattva retreat - Purifying our Mind

Purifying our Mind
Saturday December 6
Session 1 - 2pm-3:15pm
Session 2 - 4:15pm-5:30pm

Karma is a vast topic in Buddhist practice but Buddha didn’t create the concept of karma, he simply revealed the inner workings of the mind as he discovered them. Negative karma that has been accumulated over many lives can often create obstacles along our spiritual practice and express itself in many suffering experiences in this life.

During this retreat, Resident Teacher Noreen Flack will share Buddha’s advice for purifying negative karma through the practice of Vajrasattva purification. In this way we can remove the negative karma we have accumulated over many lifetimes.

Register online for the live-stream link.

Everyone welcome!


Location

Live-stream only

Register for link

Cost

$15 Whole retreat

$7 Session

Free to members

 

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Buddhist Prayers for Holiday Peace

Buddhist Prayers for Holiday Peace
Wednesday December 24
4pm-5:15pm

The holidays are a wonderful time to come together and nurture our meaningful relationships and identify with our most positive states of mind. In this short service we will engage in Buddhist prayers to Arya Tara and receive a short teaching on peace and happiness with special dedications for World Peace.

Holiday service led by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Austin. 


Everyone welcome!


Location

Held at Casa de Luz
Sanctuary Room
1701 Toomey Road
Austin, TX

Cost

Free or Donation

 

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