Tennessee teachings in
May...
May 14 - 15
Empowerment & Teachings on Vajrasattva
Yeshe
Tsogyal House, Nashville, TN
VAJRASATTVA is the embodiment of all the buddhas,
lord of all the buddha families throughout all of the different levels of tantra. Practice on Vajrasattva is the most powerful method to purify
obscurations and to repair and heal broken spiritual committments (samayas). This practice is a strong way to cleanse heavy negative energy and karmic
consequences that effect oneself and others. Connecting to Vajrasattva renews and restrengthens our basic goodness. The Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches
will offer empowerment and transmission on Vajrasattva according to the great lineage and instructions of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche.
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For further information contact 615.292-6219 ; http://www.pbc-tn.org/
May 16 - 18
Empowerment and
Teachings of Buddha Akshobya
Padma Gochen Ling, Monterey, TN
Akshobya (Tib. Midrugpa) is the unshakeable Buddha of the East who
purifies all negative karma, particularly that related with heavy suffering and rebirth in the lower realms. Buddha Shakyamuni highly praised Akshobya
in many teachings, saying that just hearing his name and mantra would bring joy and peace to oneself and others, purify negative karma, and help with
those who are sick and dying. Connecting with Buddha Akshobhya will also help animals achieve higher rebirth.
Empowerment and teachings of Buddha
Akshobya will be given according to the terma revealed by the great master Vidyadhara Longsal Nyingpo.
A REFUGE CEREMONY will be offered on Sunday after a short break following
the final teaching session. Refuge is the point of officially setting foot on the path.
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This summer at Padma Samye Ling
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May 24 - 26
Annual Raising the Wind Horse
Retreat
Empowerment and Teachings Mewa Tsegpa-
Destroyer of Gloom and Negativity
Padma Samye
Ling
This profound teaching of the ancient school of Tibetan Buddhism and pith
instructions of Guru Padmasambhava was revealed by the famous terton Ngadag Nyang Ral Nyima Özer who is an emanation of King Tritson
Deutsen.
The gloom and negative vibration of specific food and clothing, of
certain places, and of contact with particular beings all intensify our dualistic grasping, the root cause of negativity. Such negativity is purified
into the state of untied emptiness and compassion through this practice and meditation.
Weekend activities will include raising new prayer flags
around the Padma Samye Ling gonpa, as well as performing fire and smoke offering ceremonies.
Suggested Donation:
PBC members $181; $84/day
Non-members $213; $94/day
May 26 - June 1
Kriya Yoga Workshop
Padma Samye
Ling
Actualize devotion and bodhichitta by glorifying the mandala of the Inconceivable
Lotus Land for this and future generations. Join us in beautifying Padma Samye Ling monastery and retreat center. Members, students, and friends with
skills they will contribute are invited to come share in this week of joyful and intensive activity.
Areas of contribution where your capabilities
are needed include: outdoor landscaping around Yeshe Tsogyal pond, creating woodland trails, gardening, exterior painting, khora lighting
installation, and other preparations for opening the summer season. Morning and evening practices will be held.
Donations are your time and effort.
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July 4 - 6
Fourth of July Weekend
Padma Samye Ling
Join us for the Fourth of July Weekend. On Friday, July 4, there will be a vegetarian
cooking seminar led by Derek focussing on preparing a few simple and delicious dishes for the summer season. The fruits of this will be enjoyed later
that day during our annual July 4 sangha potluck picnic.
Saturday, July 5 the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches will teach on the
tradition of mantra rolls and consecration, followed by an afternnon of preparing mantra rolls for future consecrations at Padma Samye
Ling.
Sunday, July 6 we will celebrate the birthday of His Holiness Dalai Lama with calm abiding meditation in the morning and by
raising prayer flags and mani stones along the woodland trails of Padma Samye Ling.
Suggested Donation: PBC members $85, $45/day; Non-members $118, $50/day
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July 19 - 27
Annual Summer Dzogchen
Retreat
Empowerment and Teachings
of the Eight Herukas
according to Rigdzin Jatson Nyingpo
and H. H. Dudjom
Rinpoche.
The
entire Inner Tantra teachings of the Nyingma are divided into two categories: the continuum of oral transmission lineage and the hidden and
rediscovered practice lineage. The Eight Heruka Empowerment is from the hidden practice lineage held by the wisdom dakini Laychi Wangmo, who entrusted
one cycle of heruka teachings to each of the Eight Vidyhadaras. These Eight Vidyadaras later passed the heruka teachings to Guru Padmasambhava, who
became the lineage holder of all Eight Herukas. When the Great Master Padmasambhava came to Tibet, this was one of the first teachings he gave to the
Nine Heart Students at Samye Chimpu. Since that time this has been one of the very powerful and popular practices of Tibet, transmitted both as oral
and hidden terma into the present day. Most of the great tertons of Tibet revealed Padmasambhava's hidden treasure teachings on the Eight Herukas.
This summer's teachings will be given according to the terma revealed by Tsasum Lingpa and H. H. Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje (Dudjom
Rinpoche).
Suggested Donation:
PBC members $405; $62/day
Non-members $510; $77/day
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July 28 - August 3
Self-Development Dzogchen Retreat
Padma Samye Ling
Pithe Instructions of the Essential Points of Dzogchen and Mahamudra
by
Tsele Natsok Rangdröl
Tsele Natsok Rangdröl is one of the great masters of the Dzogchen and Mahamudra
lineages. He is considered to be the reincarnation of Ratna Lingpa. With a teaching style similar to Patrul Rinpoche and Raga Asye, Tsele Natsok
Rangdröl's teachings are renowned for being very powerful, easy to understand, and penetrating to the heart. The Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches
will impart these vital pith instructions daily, accompanied by meditation sessions to absorb and apply these essential instructions into personal
practice.
Suggested Donation:
PBC members $294; $62/day
Non-members $355; $77/day
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August 4 - 10
Tibetan Language Class
Padma Samye Ling
A seven-day course led by Acharya Karma Gongde and Philippe Turenne, this introduction to
the basic structure and principles of Tibetan grammar will provide a base for continued learning. Morning and afternoon classes for participants will
focus on conversational Tibetan, pronunciation, and basic reading skills, as well as practical techniques for consulting Tibetan
dictionaries.
Suggested Donation: PBC members $290; Non-members $347
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August 23 - 28
Padma Samye Ling Shedra: Year Six
Mahayoga Teachings According to the Guhyagarbha Tantra
Padma Samye
Ling
The Guhyagarbha Tantra covers all of the foundations of Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the
Illusory Magical Net of the Indestructible Courageous Ones, it was taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the form of Buddha Vajradhara. It is considered to
be the supreme tantra among all of the Buddhist tantras, containing the essence of all pith instructions. The Guhyagarbha Tantra is the source of all
of the yanas and the root of all tantras. During this shedra retreat, the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches will give a general explanation of the Inner
Tantras f Maha, Anu and Ati according to the Guhyagarbha Tantra, while ocusing on Mahayoga in particular.
Suggested Donation:
PBC members $293; $62/day
Non-members $357; $77/day
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August 29 - September 2
Developing Natural Vitality with Calm
Abiding
Padma Samye Ling
Daily cycles of calm
abiding meditation and Heart Sutra recitation, yoga, and nature walks. Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches will give introductory instruction on shamatha and
vipashyana meditation according to the Mahayana. Diane Avice DuBuisson will guide daily yoga sessions.
Each day of the retreat will begin with a morning
yoga practice of gentle postures to prepare the body for meditation. A more energetic afternoon yoga practice will be offered, combining fluid
movements of
asanas with an emphasis on pranayama. All levels welcome.
Diane has studied and practiced yoga for 30 years and is the founder of Yoga Source in
Nashville, Tennessee. She has an extensive background in Ashtanga yoga and has studied with Khenchen Palden and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoches since
1987.
Suggested donation:
PBC Members $213 , $62 per day
Non-members $263, $77 per
day
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October 11 - 13,
2008
Nyungne Retreat
Padma Samye Ling
The Nyungne practice of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Buddha of compassion, is a
purification achieved through silence and fasting.
This profound teaching on eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara was transmitted through the stainless
lineage of a great accomplished female master, Gelongma Palmo. Practicing it with great devotion will increase peace, happiness and fortune and
fulfill all wishes in this life. In the next life it will bring rebirth in Dewachen, enjoying the glory of bliss and pleasure.
Suggested Donation:
PBC members $145; $61/day
Non-members $173; $67/day
For full schedule information and updates go to :
www.padmasambhava.org/schedule
