IKRC International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon

IKRC International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon (IKRC) is part of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

The IKRC Grand Canyon provides weekly meditation classes, weekend courses, and retreats for everyone wishing to learn meditation, and how to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. We opened to the public in 2017 and opened the 5th Kadampa Temple for World Peace in 2019.

Mountain Retreat part 2: The Yoga of Buddha Heruka retreat offers guided meditations on the essence of Heruka body manda...
11/14/2025

Mountain Retreat part 2: The Yoga of Buddha Heruka retreat offers guided meditations on the essence of Heruka body mandala practice, helping us deepen our faith and confidence in the generation and completion stages—and make swift progress toward enlightenment. Try not to miss this! Gen Demo is leading all of part 2 and it will be amazing. Register: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/mountain-retreat-2026/

This class is an opportunity to understand the inspiring effects of setting up a shrine in your home that will help you ...
11/14/2025

This class is an opportunity to understand the inspiring effects of setting up a shrine in your home that will help you to focus your energy for spiritual practice. We will explore the meaning behind the symbols and sacred objects, as well as the practice of water offerings, prayer, and prostrations. These crucial elements of regular practice help us to experience the joy and purpose of meditation. Everyone is welcome regardless of their background. Register: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/event/creating-a-sacred-space-setting-up-a-shrine-day-course/

Today we had a goodbye lunch for our Sangha friend Jody who is moving to KMC New Mexico! She will be missed by all of us...
11/13/2025

Today we had a goodbye lunch for our Sangha friend Jody who is moving to KMC New Mexico! She will be missed by all of us, but we wish her the best on her new adventure.

After your Thanksgiving meal with your family, consider joining in for the weekend retreat on "Living with Gratitude, Ge...
11/12/2025

After your Thanksgiving meal with your family, consider joining in for the weekend retreat on "Living with Gratitude, Generosity & Joy'. In this retreat we will learn how to strengthen feelings of gratitude and joy, and maintain a positive outlook and energy in the midst of difficult times in life and relationships. This course will include practical advice and guided meditations to gain inner experience of the teachings. Everyone is welcome. Consider bringing an out of town guest for the event or for 1 day. Schedule and registration: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/event/living-with-gratitude-retreat/

Explore the twenty-one Buddhist meditation practices presented in the New Meditation Handbook – actual methods to contro...
11/12/2025

Explore the twenty-one Buddhist meditation practices presented in the New Meditation Handbook – actual methods to control our mind and experience lasting inner peace. This extremely practical guide is an indispensable handbook for those seeking happiness and meaning in their lives. With Buddhist nun Kelsang Kalden
https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/prescott/

We can often be so focused on what we don’t have, we forget to appreciate and feel grateful for what we already have and...
11/12/2025

We can often be so focused on what we don’t have, we forget to appreciate and feel grateful for what we already have and the enormous amount of benefit we receive from others.
In this special Thanksgiving day talk we will explore living with an awareness of the kindness of others, through which we can maintain a warm heart, a feeling of being close to others and a deeper appreciation for what we have. Stay for a Thanksgiving meal afterwards if you like.
Register: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/event/feeling-thankful-public-talk/

Join us on Tuesday nights 5:30 – 6:30pm in Walker Hall at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Williams for a group g...
11/11/2025

Join us on Tuesday nights 5:30 – 6:30pm in Walker Hall at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Williams for a group guided meditation and talk. You'll learn the basics to simply meditate. This class is perfect for beginners and those already familiar with meditation. Please visit our website for details: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/williams/

Is it time to overcome your anxiety? Join us for Meditation in Flagstaff at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregati...
11/11/2025

Is it time to overcome your anxiety? Join us for Meditation in Flagstaff at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Tuesdays at 6:30pm with Gen Kelsang Rinzin to learn how to control it. Tonight's topic is "The 'Me' Obsession. Visit our webpage for details: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/flagstaff/

A good day for good deeds!
11/11/2025

A good day for good deeds!

Heart Jewel is an amazing practice that anyone can learn. By becoming familiar with this practice you will have the tool...
11/11/2025

Heart Jewel is an amazing practice that anyone can learn. By becoming familiar with this practice you will have the tools to engage in peaceful and meaningful meditations each day. This is a special method for receiving spiritual attainments through receiving the blessings of all the Buddhas through our spiritual guide in the aspect of Je Tsongkhapa. It also contains the very precious ancient prayers to the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, who protects us and removes obstacles to our progressing along the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome, no experience needed. Please register: https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/event/2025-heart-jewel-retreat/

Join us tonight at 7:30pm for Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja.
11/10/2025

Join us tonight at 7:30pm for Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja.

Our Mountain Retreat is getting closer! Due to some scheduling changes, we have 2 teachers now for The Supreme Heart Jew...
11/10/2025

Our Mountain Retreat is getting closer! Due to some scheduling changes, we have 2 teachers now for The Supreme Heart Jewel - part 1. Now it the time to register to secure your space. Part 1 is 3 weeks starting January 2, followed directly by Part 2 taught be Gen Kelsang Demo on the Yoga of Buddha Heruka - Generation and Completion stage. https://meditationinnorthernarizona.org/mountain-retreat-2026/

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6701 E. Mountain Ranch Road
Williams, AZ
86046

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Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3pm

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The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon (IKRC) is part of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Our community is an international spiritual community dedicated to achieving world peace through following the Buddhist path. We are currently constructing a traditional Buddhist temple for World Peace which everyone is welcome to enjoy. Whatever the reason for visiting, Geshe-la has said that anyone who sees a Temple or the holy objects within will receive a special blessing that sows a seed of future peace and happiness in their mind.