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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
September 2008 thru December 2008
No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
His Eminence Namkha Drimed
Tuesday, September 16
Registration and Public Reception: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Program begins: 6:30pm
Namkha Drimed Rinpoche is the revealer of the complete cycle
of teachings on Gesar of Ling, the enlightened warrior-king of ancient Tibet. The life of King Gesar of Ling provides an example of the Shambhala vision of an enlightened ruler transcending aggression who exemplifies the power, dignity and wakeful
con-fidence which allows us to develop a sense of vision and
succeed in what we are doing.
His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche (b. 1938) is a spiritual master, a Ripa lineage holder of the Gesar Teaching. He met Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in Tibet in 1959 and received teachings from him. He later revealed several cycles of Dzogchen teachings and practices connected to Gesar that
contain the highest level of spiritual teachings of Tibet. He is the father-in-law of Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, leader of Shambhala Centers worldwide. The list of teachers with whom he has studied includes His Holiness the fourteenth Dalai Lama, His Holiness the sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Namkha Rinpoche travels widely and teaches throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. His extraordinary power of realization, direct flow of blessings, authentic
presence and legendary patience continue to touch and transform sentient beings.
Program Donation Suggested: $25
There will be an opportunity to provide a Teachers Gift.
Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
?Jann Jackson, known for her insightful and clear teaching characterized by warmth and the ability to make the teachings practical, will present teachings on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. Composed by Ngolchu Thogme Rinpoche (1295-1369 CE), the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is a classic teaching on how to go beyond self-absorption and self-centeredness, open our hearts, and grow our potential for loving-kindness and compassion. The program is especially recommended for those on the Mahayana or Warrior paths.
Jann Jackson has been a student of the buddhadharma since beginning her study with the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche in 1975. She has served as a meditation instructor, teacher and Shambhala Training director for over 25 years. Under the auspices of Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche she serves as one of the senior teachers at the Lotus Garden Retreat Center in Virginia.
The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday September 26, and continue from
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday September 27, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 28.
Early Registration is recommended
Pre-registration contact: steve@iversonlang.com, 414-405-4562
Full weekend program payment prior to Sept. 13:
$100 members; $120 non-members
Payment after Sept. 13:
$110 members; $130 non-members
For one day only (Saturday or Sunday):
$45 members; $48 non-members
Welcome Back Acharya Richard John
October 17, 18 and 19
?Richard's teaching has for many years focused on the union of the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. He has directed all levels of Shambhala Training, several Warrior Assemblies, Sutrayana Seminary, and weekend programs at centers in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia.
In this weekend program Acharya John will be teaching on Bodhichitta and the Warriors Path. The warriors path is learning to be on the spot, open, relaxed and ready for anything that comes into our lives. The Bodichitta aspect is when our awakened mind and open heart doesn't hesitate to help others or goes about fearlessly and spontaneously doing what needs to be done. In this context we are cultivating gentleness, fearlessness and learning to be genuine in our daily lives.
?For pre-registration contact Joel Puleo:
rjohnvisit@sbcglobal.net, 414-254-0529
10% discount for pre-registration
Friday evening andSaturday program:
$80 members; $100 non-members
Sunday October 19 Vajrayana program:
$55 members; $65 non members.
Friday night only:
$15 for non-members; $10 for members |
