Milarepa is a renowned figure in Tibetan culture. During this Oct. 9-11 online retreat, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Lama Rabten Tshering and Mitra Tyler Dewar will teach on the songs and life story of Milarepa, and how they are relevant to our lives today. Meditation sessions will help us integrate these teachings.
Starting with the experience of boundless love for a child, a single father cultivates unconditional love for all beings amidst the joys and challenges of parenting, and offers a contemplation exercise to try.
As we face and grieve losses related to the pandemic, the author offers questions to contemplate for help in adjusting to the “new normal” and moving forward.
On completing a tedious task, the author takes the opportunity to contemplate the Truth of Suffering taught by the Buddha, and shares her tips and an exercise for getting relief from a negative thought pattern.
Mahamudra is the natural state of our being –– a life-changing practice that extracts the essential points of the Buddha’s teachings. During this retreat, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will be giving the profound key instructions that will allow participants to practice Mahamudra, and Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen will lead the actual meditation practice.
Introduction to Buddhism (Sept. 8 through Dec. 22) is a cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools. All are welcome! The courses are free; donations are accepted.
