Three Principle Aspects of The Path
| Date | March 26-28, 2010 |
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| Time | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Location | Namgyal Monastery, Ithaca, NY |
| Instructors | Ven Lobasng Tashi and Ven Thupten Woser Palden Oshoe, translator |
| Cost | $140, see details below |
| Registration | Pre-registration required, see details below |
| Prerequisites | None. This intensive is suitable for both beginning and advanced students. |
The three principle aspects contain the essential meaning of all Buddha's teachings, both sutras and tantras. The terms that are often used to characterize these three in Tibetan Buddhism are Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and Wisdom Realizing Emptiness. The wish for freedom from what binds us in the cycle of suffering, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom to understand the ultimate nature of reality constitute the three principle aspects of the path to enlightenment. Renunciation is the remedy for craving and dissatisfaction; Bodhicitta is the medicine that conquers the extreme disease of the self-cherishing mind, and Shunyata, or Wisdom realizing the ultimate nature of reality, is like a most powerful sword, capable of cutting through the root of all distorted thoughts and enabling the seeker to accomplish nirvana or ultimate freedom. The integrated practice of the three ultimately make it possible for one to achieve full enlightenment or Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. In this retreat Resident monk Venerable Lobsang and Venerable Woser will elaborate on the three aspects based on the text on these three principle aspects of the path by the great master Tsongkhapa (1357-1419).
Suggested reading: Geshe Sonam Rinchen's commentary on the Three Principal Aspects of The Path. Snow Lion Publications
Discussion and Meditation are included.
Location
Aurora Street House, Namgyal Monastery, Ithaca, NY (address and directions.)
Cost
The cost for the weekend intensive is $140, and includes a simple breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and a catered vegetarian dinner on Saturday.
Senior Discount
15 percent
Registration
To register, please contact Namgyal with your full name, address, telephone number, and email (optional).
Payment
Please make your personal check, money order, or bank cashier's check payable to “Namgyal Monastery” and send to our mailing address.
For payment by credit card, please register first and then process your payment through the “Donate to Namgyal Ithaca” link on our Supporting Namgyal page. In the Comments field of the Payment Form, enter the name of the event for which you are paying.
Schedule of Activities
Friday 3/26
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Introductory talk
(Free and open to the public - Donations are welcomed)
Saturday 3/27
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Simple breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 AM: Session one
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Tea break
10:30 AM - Noon: Session two
Noon - 2:00 PM: Lunch break
2:00 - 3:15 PM: Session three
3:15 - 3:30 PM: Tea break
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Session four
5:15 - 6:30 PM: Vegetarian dinner
Sunday 3/28
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Simple breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 AM: Session one
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Tea break
10:30 AM - Noon: Session two