Bardo Retreat with the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi
Registration Closing Friday, September 23, 2016 for Weeklong & One-Day Retreats!
Retreat Dates: Sunday, October 23 – Friday, October 28, 2016
Location: Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, 15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, Colorado 81236-9703 http://mtprinceton.com
Description: The Tibetan term Bardo refers to the “intermediate stage” in the Buddhist view of life and death. While Bardo is most commonly understood to mean the time between an individual’s death and next life, the term can also refer to other types of interim stages or transitions. Indo-Tibetan Buddhist traditions speak of Bardo as comprised of either four or six stages.
This retreat will examine these stages and their respective implication for a serene death and rebirth. Participants will be introduced to a special meditation practice that will deepen their understanding of the Bardo stages. The great Tibetan master Milarepa, a proponent of these meditation practices, said that the function of a student of Buddhadharma is to live like a yogi and to die like a yogi.
Schedule: The retreat begins on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00pm on Friday, October 28, 2016.
Please Note: Out of respect for the teachings and the nature of the retreat, the Bardo Retreat (Weeklong or One-Day) is by advance registration only. Registration closes on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 5:00pm Eastern Time for Weeklong and One-Day Retreats!
Residential Retreats at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
Registration: Our early registration period is over, and our reserved block of rooms is sold out. If you wish to inquire about a late reservation to stay at the resort for the retreat, we would be happy to assist. Rooms are subject to availability at the time of your request. Please contact our local retreat coordinator, Jenny Davis, to inquire at jenny@vivitech.com or 719-395-4006.
Residential retreat cost includes your room, meals (lunch Sunday 10/23 through lunch 10/28), the teaching retreat, and facilities usage.
Please keep in mind that the retreat begins at 9:am on Sunday morning, and hotel availability at the resort is extremely limited for Saturday night. Bodhimarga retreat packages at the Mt. Hot Springs Resort begin on Sunday, so for Saturday night accommodations, please check with the following local hotels, or contact Jenny to inquire about last minute Saturday night availability at the resort.
Buena Vista hotels: Best Western Vista Inn, Super 8 Buena Vista, Surf Chateau
Commuter Retreats at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
Registration is open for the Commuter Retreat until Friday, September 23, 2016, suitable for anyone who does not need lodging. We still have space available for Commuters, but please keep in mind that our retreat venue does have a limit to the number of attendees possible, and we may sell out. Please register now!
The Commuter Weeklong Retreat cost includes the teaching retreat and lunch every day.
Registration: $395.00 per person
Weeklong Commuter Retreat – Registration is closed
Meal plans for commuters are available at an additional cost for breakfast and/or dinner (lunch is already included). Please contact our local retreat coordinator Jenny Davis for more information at jenny@vivitech.com or 719-395-4006.
A one-day retreat is available on Sunday, October 23 for anyone unable to attend the week long retreat. Registration for the One-Day Retreat closes on Friday, September 23rd.