IKRC International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

07/31/2026

UNSHAKEABLE. What if your difficulties were actually your greatest teacher?

In this weekend retreat, Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo will introduce the Buddhist art of mind training (lojong) — a practical, time-tested method for transforming difficult circumstances into causes of genuine growth and happiness. Through teaching, guided meditation, and Q&A, we will explore how to meet every situation with clarity, creativity, and an unshakeable sense of inner peace. Living skillfully and creatively in this way makes our whole life meaningful and joyful. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/events/unshakeable/

07/31/2026

How wonderful for the Southwest Sangha to come together for this special SW Dharma Celebration. Gen Kelsang Gomlam will give the Empowerment of White Tara and teachings on subtle impermanence. Come enjoy the special blessings.

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

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Reminder we're on a short summer break while UK summer festival is happening. (Closed: Monday to Friday, July 27 - August 7.) We will remain open on the weekend during this closure from 11am - 3pm.

07/29/2026

In August we start a new series called 'Buddhist Advice for a Happy Life'. Kelsang Milob starts us off on August 2. Why not learn some new techniques to make your day a bit happier? 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/

07/27/2026

Mountain Retreat 2027. Now is the time to engage in a Migtsema counting retreat and do what needs to be done. We’ll start with the blessing empowerment of Manjushri, engage in some Lamrim retreat, and then spend the remaining 5 weeks in a counting retreat. With Gen Demo. Registration will open in mid August.

07/27/2026

Accepting uncertainty. Gen Demo talks about how to learn to detect the underlying cause. She’ll return mid August after the UK summer festival.

07/26/2026

We'll be on a short summer break while UK summer festival is happening. (Closed: Monday to Friday, July 27 - August 7.) We will remain open on the weekend during this closure from 11am - 3pm.

07/25/2026

Kelsang Milob will teach this Sunday on 'The effort to benefit - using altruistic intentions to increase energy'. We're exploring the practice of joyful effort as taught by Buddha, learning how to develop a light, steady, and resilient energy for spiritual growth. 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/