CHENREZIG RETREAT – 1-DAY, SEPTEMBER 9th
1-day retreat – Saturday, September 9
Chenrezig Empowerment, Teachings, and Practice with Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche.
- On Saturday morning Drupon Thinley Ningpo will give the empowerment of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body, speech, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation of Chenrezig. The practice of the peaceful Buddha Chenrezig is renowned as powerful method to nurture positive qualities of love and compassion, and wisdom.
- On Saturday afternoon Drupon will give the oral transmission of the liturgical practice (sadhana) of Chenrezig, teach how to perform it, and lead group practice. During the practice sessions Drupon will also offer instruction in other meditation methods such as the generation of love, calm abiding, and insight meditation. He will explain how to blend these with meditation on Chenrezig. This will be your chance to engage directly in the practice!
SCHEDULE:
10am-12pm
12pm-1:15pm lunch break
1:15pm-4:00pm
LOCATION:
The Gallery Space – at the Englert Theater
221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Our retreat will be held at the Gallery Space which is located on the second floor of the Englert Theater. The Gallery Space is right around the corner from our Dharma Center. It has an elevator and is accessible.
REGISTRATION:
Suggested Donation: $45 for the day.
Suggested Donation for Students & Seniors 65+: $20 per day
*Lunch: we have reserved space at the India Cafe for lunch. The lunch is served buffet style and is located 2 doors down from the Englert Gallery Space. Lunch is $12
Work Study: If you are interested in attending the retreat and need financial assistance to make an offering, we can accommodate your needs through work study option. There are 3 work study positions available. Each position would require approximately 3 hours of volunteer time. Please contact Ellen Marie at admin@milarepaiowa.org if you are interested in work study.
RESOURCES:
In order for the disciples to gain a deeper understanding on receiving empowerments, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche specially gave an introduction to “self-empowerment.” Rinpoche said, “If you understand the nature of the deity and generate bodhicitta, you may take a self-empowerment and engage in the practice.” For this purpose, Rinpoche specially introduces The Samadhi Empowerment written by Lord Jigten Sumgon. Disciples may take a self-empowerment by practicing this sadhana at home:
- The Samādhi Empowerment | Taught by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
- Initiation or Empowerment: What is it, why it is important in Vajrayana, how it helps, when you need it, how to receive it | Taught by Lama Yeshe
- Unlocking the Secrets of Om Mani Padme Hum | Ringu Tulku
Contact us for more information:
sangha@milarepaiowa.org | 319-249-5340
mailing address: P.O. Box 5352 Coralville, Iowa 52241