06/17/2026
๐ THE INNER PROTECTION OF REFUGE
WITH KADAM MICHELLE GAUTHIER
Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
๐ https://meditation-dc.org/event/the-inner-protection-of-refuge/
We are always seeking refuge from lifeโs problems โ stress, heartbreak, illness, uncertainty, and the relentless ups and downs of daily life. But the worldly solutions we rely on offer only temporary relief, and before long the next challenge appears.
Buddhism offers a reliable and lasting form of protection through the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. By relying upon the Buddha Jewel โ receiving teachings, inspiration, and blessings โ and supported by the Sangha Jewel โ our spiritual community that encourages and guides us โ we learn to turn inward to the real source of refuge: the Dharma realizations we cultivate in our own mind.
Through developing inner peace, reducing our delusions, and nurturing enlightened qualities such as patience, love, compassion, and wisdom, we discover a refuge that brings genuine freedom and deep, enduring happiness.
Register separately for the Thursday Night Introduction.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday June 18th (Register for Thursday separately)
Intro to Refuge: 7:15 pm - 8:30pm
Friday June 19th
Session 1: 8:30am - 10:00am
Session 2: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Session 3: 3:30pm-5pm
Session 4: 6:30pm-8:15pm
Saturday June 20th
Session 1: 9:00am - 10:30am
Session 2: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Session 3: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Session 4 - 4:30pm-5:30pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel w/tsog (optional)
Sunday, June 21st
Session 1 - 2:30pm - 4pm
Session 2 - 4:45pm - 6:30pm
