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Summer Retreat Weekends
@ Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling
With
(Image of Geshe Sonam Rinchen)
Ven. Geshe Sonam Rinchen
Translated by Matthew Whiston
Ø
7th
and 8th of February
on Bodhichitta and Emptiness
Ø
28th
February
on
Ganden Lhagyema
Ø 1st March on The Eight Verses of training the mind
Explanation of the teachings:
Bodhichitta and Emptiness
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The
principal skilful means are all embracing love, compassion and the spirit of
enlightenment (bodhichitta).
We also have to gain a correct understanding of how things exist conventionally,
as well as of the fundamental nature of reality, namely that everything is
dependently existent and lacks existence by way of its own intrinsic
self-identity. This is the development of Wisdom and the understanding of
emptiness.
Ganden Lhagyema
The Hundred Deities of the Land of Joys
is intended to strengthen the relationship we have with our spiritual teacher.
It includes the seven-part practice and through this practice we can effectively
purify wrong-doing and create positive energy, both of which are essential if we
wish to gain insights.
The Eight Verses of Training
the mind,
one of the most important texts belonging to a genre of Tibetan spiritual
writing known as lojong (literally “mind training”), shows us how to free
ourselves from the demon of self-concern. The text was written by the eleventh
century master Langritangpa Dorje Senge.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to this work as one of his main sources of inspiration and includes it in his daily meditations.
Daily Schedule during the weekends:
9am to 9:30am – Motivational and preparation Meditation with Ani Tsekyi in the Gompa
9:40 - Gompa opens for seating. Pls be seated by 9:55am.
10am to 11:30am – Teachings with Geshe Sonam Rinchen
12:15pm – vegetarian lunch at Retreat House.
1:30 to 2:30 - Discussion group led by Tenzin Thubwang
2:35pm – cup of tea
3pm to 4:30pm – Teachings with Geshe Sonam Rinchen
4:45pm – cup of tea
5:00pm to 5:30 pm – Dedication meditation and mantra with Ani Tsekyi at the Stupa.
You are most welcome to attend the teachings, or any of the programme at the centre during the weekends. The teachings are suitable for beginners and senior students alike. Everyone is welcome.
To book your space:
Email: dharma@igrin.co.nz, or phone 09 435 4444 (Centre) or 09 435 4401 (Retreat House) to book your space, and let us know if you will be there for lunch.
There will be a booking form prepared for you on arrival at the centre to fill in.
Or just come.
Your contribution: a donation of $10 to $30 dollars per day please, to help with costs of hosting this event.
Please be
as generous as you are able. Sponsors welcome. It’s important that you come to
teachings if you feel a need to. Please don’t let money be a reason for you not
to come. There are other ways to contribute. Please get in touch if you need
to contribute in a non-financial way.
Daily vegetarian lunches provided @ $7 in the Retreat House, bookings for these
help us prepare the right amount of food.
Koha / Donations to the Dharma Centre
are encouraged, as It is this support that ensures the Centre’s ability to continue providing teachings and facilities for the benefit of others, hopefully for generations to come. There is a donation box for this purpose and receipts are available on request. You may even consider becoming a friend or member, or sponsoring the monks meals, etc.
ADDITIONAL DATES TO DIARIZE @JTDL over Summer.
6th February – Waitangi Day, visit to Waitangi. Meeting and leaving from the centre at 7am.
25th to 27th February – Losar (Tibetan New Year):
Come and celebrate Losar with the Tibetan community in Whangarei.
Everyone is more than welcome, bring friends, family, come and enjoy.
Wednesday 25th:
8am to 9:30am: Offerings to Lamas, khapsey & tea.
10am: Puja, H.H. Dalai Lama
long life prayer, etc.
Friday 27th:
10am: Incense Puja @ Stupa.
6pm: Potluck/shared Dinner.
Bring musical instruments….
Sunday 15th March: Regular 2009 Programme begins @ 10am with Geshe-la teaching, followed by shared lunch.
Geshe Sonam Rinchen’s teachings in other Dharma Centre’s/places in New Zealand:
February:
Please contact the dharma centres directly for more details.
