Date(s) - June 24, 2019
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Exploring the Nature of Mind
Heart Advice on the Path of Awakening
With Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon USA
True freedom of mind is something we can discover 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 the source of equanimity, wisdom, and compassion that we can access anytime and anywhere.
In this afternoon gathering, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will share insights and guidance for how to access the authentic qualities of mind’s essential nature.
This program is open to those who are interested in practicing Buddhism and already have a strong background in meditation practice (see prerequisites below).
Prerequisites:
Have attended all three Joy of Living Levels, Calming the Mind (Level 1), Opening the Heart (Level 2), and Awakening Wisdom (Level 3), and completed the associated practice requirements
OR
Have completed the full preliminary practices (the 4 x 100,000 ngöndro)
OR
Have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and one month of retreat.
See additional events with Mingyur Rinpoche in Portland at the bottom of the page.
About Mingyur Rinpoche
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. His New York Times bestselling book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, has been translated into over twenty languages. Read more…
When:
Monday, June 24, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Check-in opens at 1:15 p.m. Please plan to arrive in time to park and walk to the Agnes Flanagan Chapel and be seated a few minutes before 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S.W. Palantine Hill Road
Portland, OR. 97219
Seating in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel is in church pews that have cushions both on the seat and on the back rest. You may want to bring a small thin cushion if needed for added back support. Please do not bring meditation cushions as there is no room available for floor seating.
Parking is free throughout campus during the summer months. Turn in Gate 2 and park in Upper Griswold Lot (Lot C). Overflow parking can be found in Forest Lot (Lot M) as well. Signage and Tergar volunteers will be visible to direct participants to the Chapel for registration. See the Campus Map for parking lot locations.
Program Fees:
- $75.00 per person base rate
- $60.00 for those on a limited income such as seniors and students
We strive to offer programs like this one as broadly as we can, regardless of ability to pay.
Please consider adding an additional donation during registration or at the event to help share these teachings with as many people as possible.
If your ability to pay makes it difficult to attend this program, we will make every effort to make attendance possible. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Tickets: We will need to scan your ticket at check-in. You can either print the PDF ticket attached to your confirmation email or you can also download the Eventbrite app and show your e-ticket at the door. If you need to change the name for your ticket, contact us at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are available up to seven days prior to the event. To request a refund:
- Sign into the EventBrite account that you created by registering; if you did not create a password during registration you will need to follow the prompts on the EventBrite website to do so.
- Inside your account, navigate to your tickets (top right), click the ‘Request a Refund’ button, and provide the information requested
Additional Events in Portland
Book Signing Event at Powell’s Books: Mingyur Rinpoche will also be speaking at “In Love with the World” book event on Monday, June 24th at 7:30pm in the Pearl Room (on the 3rd floor) of the downtown Powell’s City of Books located at 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland 97209. There is no registration for this event. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, click here.
Dying Every Day – Meditation, Transformation, and the Bardos: Tuesday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Lewis and Clark College. In this one-day workshop, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will offer practical insight into impermanence, meditation, death, and transformation. For more information, click here.
Contact:
[email protected]
Location
Lewis & Clark College, Portland OR, United States