Ngararatunua 0176
New Zealand
This is going to be a very special time.
Please join us for a long weekend of extra-ordinary teachings and oral transmissions from our resident Spiritual master and wonderful teacher: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’.
Geshe-la will teach in Tibetan and his teachings will be translated from Tibetan into English by Matthew Whiston.
The entire retreat will be focusing on the female Goddess TARA. White Tara, Green Tara and the 21 Taras. Geshe-la will be teaching during 6 sessions over the weekend at 10am and 3pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday:
Space is limited so bookings are essential. Email dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
SATURDAY 20 October:
10am – WHITE TARA GENANG (permission to practice)
White Tara, female manifestation of Buddha’s compassionate wisdom. White Tara’s specialty is healing and long life, which she bestows by helping to purify the negative karma that causes disease and untimely death.
3pm – TARA MANTRA explanation and Practice
SUNDAY 21 & MONDAY 22
10am and 3pm – 21 TARA’S
Explanation and Practice of the 21 Taras.
Additional schedule in the Retreat House
12:15pm – LUNCH ($5) in the retreat house (Please prepay with registeation)
1:30pm – Discussion groups with Paul and Kaari
Attending the weekend classes:
It’s most beneficial to attend the whole weekend – however some is better than nothing…. so if you are only able to attend one or two of the sessions – please let us know and you are welcome.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday 20th to 22nd October 2018
* 10:00 am: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Matt
* 12:15 pm: Lunch in the Retreat House
* 1:30 pm: Discussion groups with Paul and Kaari
* 3:00 pm: Teachings by Geshe-la translated by Matt
Teachings will finish at 5pm
We may organise social gatherings on Saturday and Sunday evenings depending on interest. Ideas welcomed.
Who can attend: The teachings are available for all to attend.
Cost:
Teachings are always offered free of charge – however we suggest a donation of around $70 to $100 per person towards significant costs of maintaining the centre, looking after the Sangha, providing materials (including a mini Tara statue) for the retreat and provision of the translation service.
However – anything you are able to offer will be gratefully accepted. Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming.
LUNCHES are an additional $5 per meal $15 for the 3 days – payable in advance so that we can pay for the ingredients and employ and maestro to prepare us delicious meals….
All donations are tax deductible if paid through our account.
Registration is essential please email dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Please place your donation in our bank account, and place your name for identification and receipt.
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Trust,
BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) Whangarei:
Account Number: 02 0492 0418 461 00
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending this very special retreat.
www.mandala.org.nz
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