Retreat Dates: Sept 14-15 2013
Retreat Location: Auraria Campus Tivoli Building, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver 80204, Room 444
Description: The Kadampa Tradition emerged in Tibet during the 11th century from the teachings of the great Indian master Atisha through his foremost Tibetan disciple, Dromtonpa. The Kadampa Masters were at once great scholars and practitioners, devoted to lives of mental cultivation. Their teachings were simple and direct with a wide appeal. As sincere spiritual practitioners, they integrated their knowledge of all the Buddha’s teachings into their daily lives by listening, thinking & meditating on the stages of the path to enlightenment. These essential teachings were later incorporated into the core teachings of all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, and in particular formed the basis of the Gelug School. They are still highly valued today for their clear understanding of how to create genuine happiness and the practical application of the bodhisattva’s altruistic ideals to everyday life.
It is not necessary to purchase a text for this retreat, but if you would like to purchase one, note that the teachings will be based on The Book of Kadam: The Core Texts (Library of Tibetan Classics), Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. (Translator). Options for ordering the text include amazon.com (click here) or Wisdom Publications (click here).
All levels are welcome. Attendance at earlier teaching isn’t a requirement. The text consists of a series of small teachings.
Retreat Schedule:
Saturday: Registration at 9:00, Retreat from 10:00
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:00 – 12:00
DIRECTIONS:
The Tivoli is the student union building on the Auroria Campus. Click here for a campus map. There is a light rail stop nearby.
Parking is available in the garage next to the Tivoli. Prearranged parking passes are $4.50 for Saturday, Sunday is free anyway. We have to purchase the passes prior to the retreat, so let Deb or Pilar know how many passes are needed by the Monday prior to the retreat. Otherwise, parking on Saturday is $6.50.
Accommodations: Free lodging with local sangha members can generally be arranged in advance by calling Deb at 303.921.5176 or Pilar at 303-329-6366.
Contact: Deb Rosenberg 303.921.5176 or Pilar at 303-329-6366
Students may register at the door with a student ID. The suggested donation for a student is $40
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested