Retreat Dates: Feb 22-23 2014
Retreat Location: PEOPLE HOUSE at 3035 W. 25th Avenue, Denver
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).
Retreat Schedule:
Saturday: Registration at 9:00, Retreat from 10:00
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:00 – 12:00
DIRECTIONS: We’ll be on the 3rd floor of People House. It’s just west of Federal Blvd. on 25th.
Accommodations: Free lodging with local sangha members can generally be arranged in advance by calling Steve or Pilar
Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or Pilar at 303-329-6366
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested