Date(s) - September 18, 2015 - September 20, 2015
All Day
Exploring the Nature of Mind
Path of Liberation Teachings
With Senior Tergar Lama Khenpo Kunga
Middleton, Wisconsin, USA
True freedom of mind is something we can discover for ourselves through the practice of meditation. In Tibetan Buddhism, the most direct and powerful way to experience this inner freedom is by exploring the nature of awareness, a journey that puts us in touch with a source of equanimity, wisdom, and compassion that we can access anytime and anywhere.
This practice retreat presents a rare opportunity to receive in-depth teachings on the nature of mind from Khenpo Kunga, the senior lama in the Tergar Community. The nature of mind teachings are drawn from the paths of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, the highest and most profound meditative teachings of the Kagyü and Nyingma Schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
The teachings given at this retreat provide the transmissions needed to begin formal Buddhist practice in the Tergar Community, including “pointing out” teachings on the nature of mind, refuge vows (the vows to formally enter the Buddhist path), and the transmissions to begin practicing the Tibetan Buddhist foundational practices (ngondro). This retreat is open to those who already have a strong background in meditation practice (see prerequisites below).
QUALIFICATIONS
This retreat is open to all individuals who are interested in formal Buddhist practice and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
1) Have attended all three Joy of Living Levels 1 (Calming the Mind), 2 (Opening the Heart), and 3 (Awakening Wisdom) and completed the associated practice requirements.
2) Have attended the Path of Liberation Level I or Mahamudra Level I with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and completed its practice requirements or will complete them prior to the retreat.
3) Have completed the full preliminary practices (the 4 x 100,000 ngondro).
4) Have received pointing out teachings from a qualified Buddhist lineage holder (a tulku or rinpoche).
5) Have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and attended either group or solitary practice retreats (with 6+ hours of formal meditation practice each day) under the guidance of a Buddhist teacher for a total of at least thirty days.
When:
Friday, September 18th ~ 9am – 9pm
Saturday, September 19th ~ 9am – 9pm
Sunday, September 20th ~ 9am – 5pm
On the evening before this event, Khenpo Kunga will be giving a teaching on The Heart of Compassion. Khenpo will share his own personal experience with these teachings, presenting practical tools for nurturing compassion for ourselves and extending care and kindness to others. You might also consider attending this free talk. Click here for more info and to register.
Accommodations:
There are no more on-site accommodations available for this event. For off-site accommodations, there are several hotels in the nearby area. Tergar has negotiated discounted rates and free shuttle service with the Baymont Inn and Suites Madison West. Baymont Inn will hold a block of rooms for program attendees until September 10, 2015. If you need lodging for this event, please contact them at 608-831-7711 and mention Holy Wisdom-Tergar.
Cost:
Base fee: $250
Sponsor fee: $325*
Student/Senior (65+): $175
Work-study available: $135 (please contact us before registering)
A catered vegetarian lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, lunch only on Sunday is included in your registration fee.
* Those who pay the sponsor fee help support those who cannot afford to pay the full workshop fee.
If your ability to pay makes it difficult to attend, please contact us.
Contact:
Tergar Meditation Community – Madison
[email protected]
608-616-5429
Location
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Middleton WI, United States