Discovering Buddhism Retreat & Course Schedule*
*Additions and corrections to your Discovering Buddhism retreat and course schedules can be made by contacting Education Services.
Course Schedule
Module 1
Jan 28 - April 15, 2010, every Thurs, Ksitigharba Study Group, Taos New Mexico, USA
With teacher Don Handrick. For more info write the coordinator at: taostudy@taosnet.com
Module 2
April 10 – 11 9am – 4.30pm at Chenrezig Institute with teacher Ven Tsepal.
Practice Day 8 May 9am – 3.30pm For more info spc@chenrezig.com.auModule 3
June 12 – 13 9am – 4.30pm at Chenrezig Institute with teacher Ven Tsepal.
Practice Day 10 July 9am – 3.30pm For more info spc@chenrezig.com.auModule 4
June 15, 22, 29, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
With teacher Jon Landaw. For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
August 14 – 15 9am – 4.30pm at Chenrezig Institute with teacher Ven Tsepal.
Practice Day 11 September 9am – 3.30pm For more info spc@chenrezig.com.auModule 5
October 9 – 10 9am – 4.30pm at Chenrezig Institute with teacher Ven Tsepal.
Practice Day 13 November 9am – 3.30pm For more info spc@chenrezig.com.auModule 6
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December 11 – 12 9am – 4.30pm at Chenrezig Institute with teacher Ven Tsepal. For more info spc@chenrezig.com.au
Module 11
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Feb 2,9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Practice Day: March 13, Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
With teacher Jon Landaw. For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
Module 12
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March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Practice day: May 1 Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
With teacher Jon Landaw. For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
Module 13
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May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Practice day: June 12 Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
With teacher Jon Landaw. For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
Combined Module Courses
Jan 11 – June 1, 2010 (every Monday), all modules in English, Losang Drakpa Center, Malaysia
For program calendar visit www.fpmt-ldc.org.Jan 12 – June 1, 2010 (every Tues), all modules in Chinese, Losang Drakpa Center, Malaysia
For program calendar visit www.fpmt-ldc.org.Retreat Schedule
Module 3
March 26 - 28
July 23 – 25
Sept 24 – 26
Nov 26 – 28
Short lamrim retreats, Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, led by Thubten Yeshe
These retreat weekends are designed to help you dive into the Graduated Path to Enlightenment. The focus will be on deep exploration of the LamRim meditations through reflection and concentrated meditation. Since 1974 Thubten Yeshe has been a student of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, as well as many other teachers such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, and Khensur Kangyurwa Lobsang Thubten Rinpoche. Currently she teaches and leads retreats both in Australia, where she lived since 1985, and overseas.
For more information contact Chenrezig Institute: info@chenrezig.com.au
March 30 - April 5, 2010, Lamrim Retreat, Kushi Ling Center, Italy. Ledin Italian by Patrick Lambelet and in German by Claudia Wellnitz
For more information: www.kushi-ling.com
April 2-5, 2010, short Lam-Rim retreat, Tara Liberation Study Group, Heikinkyla, Finland (near Lapinjarvi, 100km from Helsinki). Led by Ven. Lobsang Namgyel
For more information: taraliberation@yahoo.co.uk tel: 358-50-3532886
Module 10
Experiencing Bodhicitta Retreat, Led by Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi , October 8-11, 2010, Vajrapani Institute, California, USA
Bodhicitta is a mind fully dedicated to benefitting all beings as fully as possible. The Tibetan tradition teaches techniques for developing this noble intention. Join us for a weekend of guided meditations based on these time-tested methods of thought transformation. Previous familiarity with the Stages of the Path and bodhicitta teachings are recommended to achieve the maximum benefit from this retreat.
Visit www.vajrapani.org for details and the latest information. Boulder Creek, California (831) 338-6654
Module 13
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Oct 8 – 11, 2010 Medicine Buddha Retreat Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
With teacher Jon Landaw. For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
Module 14
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Feb 12 – March 1, 2010 Eight Nyung Na Retreat Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, Ca, USA
For more info: spc@medicinebuddha.org (831) 462-8383 www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
May 2010, (exact dates to be decided), Nyung Na Retreat over Saka Dawa with Venerable Sarah Thresher, Vajrapani Institute, California, USA
According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, by doing one Nyung Nae, you will be guided by Chenrezig in all lifetimes.
Note: Number of Nyung Na and specific dates to be confirmed
Visit www.vajrapani.org for details and the latest information. Boulder Creek, California (831) 338-6654
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Nyung Na Retreats at Chenrezin Institute, Queensland, Australia, 2010:
Retreat Introduction : May 11 7pm - 8:30pm
-Nyung Nä 1 & 2
May 12 5am – May 14 7am & May 14 5am – May 16 7am
-Nyung Nä 3 & 4
May 16 5am – May 18 7am & May 18 5am – May 20 7am
-Nyung Nä 5 & 6
May 20 5am – May 22 7am & May 22 5am – May 24 7am
-Nyung Nä 7 & 8
May 24 5am – May 26 7am & May 26 5am – May 28 7am
For more information call or write: 5453 2108, spc@chenrezig.com.au , www.chenrezig.com.au
May 23-30, 2010, Nyung Na Retreat over Saka Dawa with Merry Colony, hosted by Thubten Norbu Ling, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, by doing one Nyung Nae, you will be guided by Chenrezig in all lifetimes.
For more information please call or write: (505) 670-7678 or nyungna@tnlsf.org or http://www.tnlsf.org/news.phpJune 18 - July 18, 2010, one month lamrim retreat, Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, led by Ven, Thubten Gyatso (DB students wishing to fulfill the Lamrim retreat commitment will be able to attend the first 15 days),
Ven Gyatso, a medical graduate of the University of Melbourne, was ordained as a Buddhist monk 33 years ago. He has studied with many Tibetan Lamas (including extensive studies with both Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche) and performed several meditation retreats, including recently completing three years of total isolation. He has helped establish Monasteries in Nepal, France and Mongolia and built Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery in Australia. He has taught Buddhist psychology and meditation in many countries around the world including the one-month course at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Gyatso’s relaxed style, dry humor and meditation experience promise a fulfilling experience for students of all levels.
For more information contact Chenrezig Institute: info@chenrezig.com.au
June 29 – July 16, 2010, Eight Nyung Na Retreat with Ven Tenzin Nangsel, hosted by Mahamudra Ctr, Coromandel NZ
This fulfills the Module 14 Nyung Na requirement.According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, by doing one Nyung Nae, you will be guided by Chenrezig in all lifetimes.
For more information please write: retreat@mahamudra.org.nz, Website: www.mahamudra.org.nz
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Sept 17 – 25, 2010 ten day Kopan style Lamrim retreat. Mt Tuchekoi, near Gympie in Queensland, Australia.
With Geshe Lobsang Jamyang of Chenrezig Institute and Ven Namdag, and For more info: admin@dewachen.info
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Oct 7 – 17, 2010 ten day Kopan style Lamrim retreat. De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
Led by senior FPMT teacher and DB at Home Mod 7 teacher, Ven Thubten Dondrub. For more info: info@detongling.org www.detongling.org or click here for informational poster
Nov 13 – Dec. 13, 2010 one month Lam Rim course,Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal
Led by senior FPMT teacher and monk Steve Carlier.
The course is followed by
Dec 16 - 22 7 day Lam Retreat silent retreat, led by senior nun and resident teacher Ani Karin. No teachings.
Conditions of attendance for 7 day retreat: Basic Lam Rim knowledge to be able to follow the mediations.
For more information check our web site: www.kopanmonastery.com/program.html
Kopan West, Lamrim retreat, led by Yangsi Rinpoche and Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi, Nov 19-28, 2010 Vajrapani Institute, California, USA
Kopan West 2010 will be led by an amazing dynamic duo. Yangsi Rinpoche, founder and President of Maitripa College, Portland, and author of Practicing the Path: A Commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo, will co-lead this retreat with resident teacher Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi. Offering a comprehensive overview of the Stages of the Path (lam-rim) tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, this class will include lectures, guided meditations, and discussion periods. The Stages of the Path is a concise outline of the entire path to enlightenment. Subjects to be discussed will include: karma, death and rebirth, developing loving-kindness, compassion, the awakening mind, the ultimate nature of reality, and more.
Visit www.vajrapani.org for details and the latest information. Boulder Creek, California (831) 338-6654
New Year Purification-Vajrasattva Retreat, led by Ven. Thubten Chodron, December 28, 2010-January 1, 2011, Vajrapani Institute, California, USA.
Ven. Thubten Chodron, author of numerous books on Buddhism and founder and Abbess of Sravasti Abbey, will lead this year’s Vajrassatva Retreat. The practice of Vajrasattva is used to purify obstacles to spiritual development, negative karma and illness. It is the most powerful purification practice in daily life. We can develop our consciousness to the limitless states of universal compassion, love, wisdom and freedom. The Vajrasattva practice can lead us beyond ego, beyond grasping, and beyond the dualistic mind. That’s what the Vajrasattva practice is about. -Lama Yeshe
Visit www.vajrapani.org for details and the latest information. Boulder Creek, California (831) 338-6654
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