Date(s) - November 24, 2017 - November 27, 2017
All Day
Death, Dying, and Phowa
Teachings on the Bardos
With Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Tergar Oselling, Kathmandu, Nepal
Please note: This event is sold out, and we are no longer accepting registrations.
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the various stages of living and dying are viewed as powerful opportunities to awaken. These intervals, which are referred to as “intermediate states,” or “bardos,” encompass six forms of experience: the state of meditation, the dream state, the state of deep sleep, the death process, the interval between death and rebirth, and the process of rebirth. Each of these intervals presents a unique chance to discover the heart of enlightenment in the midst of the present moment. Learning about dying teaches us how to live, and learning about living teaches us how to die. Most importantly when we view the continuity of these processes—their circularity and recurrence—the distinction between the concepts of life and death begins to dissolve and this changes the perception of everything.
Mingyur Rinpoche will also introduce Phowa, the practice for ejecting consciousness at the time of death. To learn this critical practice now reduces our fear of dying, and liberates consciousness from Samsara to Nirvana. This in turn transforms our daily living. Rinpoche will give the teachings and transmissions for students to begin the Phowa practice.
There are no prerequisites to attend this program. Due to the focus on traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings, however, the program may be better suited for those with some experience of meditation.
About Mingyur Rinpoche:
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a much-loved and accomplished Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher. With a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner, Rinpoche’s profound teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. In early June 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche walked out of his monastery in Bodhgaya, India and began a “wandering retreat” through the Himalayas and the plains of India that lasted four and a half years. When not attending to the monasteries under his care in India and Nepal, Rinpoche spends time each year traveling and teaching worldwide.
Events Costs:
- Teachings Plus Lunch – $125.00. This fee is for those staying off site, and DOES include a vegetarian lunch each day. Please book lunch in advance as we may not be able to accommodate last minute requests.
- Teachings Plus Accommodation – $175.00. This fee is for those coming from outside Nepal who wish to stay on site and includes a basic of accommodation of four nights in a single bed dormitory-style setting, plus three (3) meals each day for four days.
- Teachings Only – $100.00. This fee is for those attendees staying off site and does NOT include lunch.
- Teachings Plus Lunch – Ordained Sangha / Himalayan Resident Only – $0.00. This fee is reserved ONLY for those people living in Nepal, India, or Tibet, or who are ordained sangha. Includes a vegetarian lunch each day.
- Teachings Plus Accommodation – Ordained Sangha Only – $75.00. This fee is reserved ONLY for ordained sangha, and includes the teachings, three meals per day for four days, and four nights of basic accommodation in a single bed dormitory-style settings.
Teaching Cost:
US$100 for the four days.
The teachings and lunches are free for people living in Nepal, India and Tibet and for ordained Sangha. Donations would be most welcome and registration is requested.
Lunches:
For those who aren’t staying at Oselling, a vegetarian lunch will be provided at US$25 for the four days. You may of course bring your own picnic should you wish.
Please sign up for lunch when registering online or bring your own lunch, as there are no restaurants at a convenient distance around Oselling Monastery.
Lunches are free for people living in Nepal, India, and Tibet and for ordained Sangha.
Accommodation:
Limited accommodation is available at Oselling for those attending from outside of Nepal only and will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis. The cost for four nights beginning November 23 includes three meals a day and is US$75 total.
Accommodations consist of a basic single bed in a dormitory-type situation without attached bathroom in the monastery—no single rooms available.
Pillows, blankets and sheets will be provided, but as it is cold at night in November, those selecting this option might want to bring sleeping bags. As towels will not be provided in rooms without bathroom, please bring your own.
Those needing to stay an extra night or two before and after the teachings could do that at an extra cost. Please email [email protected] to request additional accommodation.
Payment:
Full payment is due at registration and can be made via credit card (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express) or e-check drawn on a U.S. bank only.
Please consider adding a tax-deductible donation to your registration. Your generosity allows us to offer programs like this more widely.
If your ability to pay makes it difficult to attend, contact us by email to [email protected].
Cancellation Policy:
Should you need to cancel, you may do so with a full refund until November 14, 2017. Cancellations between November 15 and November 22 will be charged a fee equal to 50% of the monies paid. After November 23, no refund is available.
Location:
Tergar Oselling Monastery
Kathmandu, Nepal
The teachings will be held in a large outdoor tent on the grounds of the monastery. Both chairs and meditation cushions will be provided. Please indicate your preference during registration.
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Getting To Tergar Oselling
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Daily Schedule (may be subject to change nearer the date):
November 23
10am-4pm ~ Arrival, registration and accommodation
November 24
8am-10am ~ Registration
10.30am-12 noon ~ Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings
12pm-1.30pm ~ Lunch
1.30pm-2.15pm ~ Meditation
2.45pm-4.15pm ~ Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings
November 25-27
9am-10am ~ Meditation
10.30am-12 noon ~ Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings
12pm-1.30pm ~ Lunch
1.30pm-2.15pm ~ Meditation
2.45pm-4.15pm ~ Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings
Language Assistance/Translation:
Mingyur Rinpoche will teach in English. We are looking into the possibility of having simultaneous translation into Chinese, French, German, and Nepalese. Please indicate during registration if translation is requested.
If English is not your first language, and you would like some assistance with the registration process, please email us at [email protected].
Important:
Please make sure you read the FAQ sheet before registration!
Contact:
For more information, contact [email protected].
Location
Tergar Oselling Monastery, Kathmandu , Nepal