Friday Feb 11 – Vail Symposium Panel on Religious Perspectives on End of Times
Battle Mountain High School
Edwards CO
5:30p Reception | 6:00p Panel Discussion
Tickets: $35 | $25 VS Donor
For reservations: www.vailsymposium.org or 970-476-0954
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Teachings on the Mahaparinirvana Sutra with Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi
Retreat Dates: Saturday & Sunday Feb 12-13, 2011
Retreat Location: Miller Ranch Community Center
25 Mill Loft Rd.
Edwards, CO
DIRECTIONS: Exit I-70 number 163 into Edwards, RIGHT turn at bottom of off ramp if eastbound or LEFT if westbound, Shell Station will be on your left, take a LEFT at the light onto Miller Ranch Road, follow Miller Ranch Road approx. 1.3 miles, the Community Center will be on your RIGHT just after the ball fields. Stairs are on the south side of the building.
Accommodations: Free lodging with local sangha members can generally be arranged in advance by calling Ben at 970.390.9299.
Contact: Ben Gaylord 970.390.9299
Retreat Schedule:
Saturday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:30 – 3:30
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:30 – 12:30
Retreat Topic: Mahaparinirvana Sutra
This sutra is one of the central texts of the Mahayana tradition and presents an account of the final teaching of the Buddha on the day before his physical death (paranirvana). It deals with many issues related to the development of Mahayana thought and practice including the attributes of nirvana, and the ultimate reality of the Self. It is also noted for is teachings on “Buddha Nature”, the innate potential for all sentient beings to become enlightened.
Download the text for the retreat
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested