Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism In the Modern World/Life
| Date | May 14-16, 2010 |
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| Time | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Location | Namgyal Monastery, Ithaca, NY |
| Instructors | Ven. Tenzin Gephel and Ven. Tenzin Thutop |
| 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 Introduction class will provide students with an understanding of basic Tibetan Buddhist concepts and practices. Friday evening will include a slide show and lecture on Tibet and Buddhist culture. Saturday and Sunday will feature teachings on the Four Noble Truths, Generating Bodhichitta, meditation practices, and the Four Great Sects of Tibetan Buddhism, among other topics. Students do not need to have prior knowledge of the subject to attend.
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 5/14
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Ven. Thutop: Slide show and lecture on Tibet and Buddhist culture.
(Free and open to the public - Donations are welcomed)
Saturday 5/15
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Simple breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 AM: Ven. Gephel: Refuge and Four Noble Truths.
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Tea break
10:30 AM - Noon: Ven. Thutop: Generating Bodhichitta/Enlightened Mind and Six Perfections.
Noon - 2:00 PM: Lunch break
2:00 - 3:15 PM: Ven. Gephel: Four Schools of Tantra or Mantra
3:15 - 3:30 PM: Tea break
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Ven. Thutop: Shamatha/Single Pointed Meditation and Special Insight Meditation.
5:15 - 6:30 PM: Vegetarian dinner
Sunday 5/16
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Simple breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 AM: Ven. Gephel: Four Great Sects of Tibetan Buddhism.
10:15 - 10:30 AM: Tea break
10:30 AM - Noon: Ven. Thutop: Highest Yoga Tantra and Mandala.