Free Public Talk: Practicing Compassion, Generating Happiness
Friday, August 20th – 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Edwards Ambi Building Community Classroom
1055 Edwards Village Blvd. (behind the Edwards Post Office)
Talk with Q&A to follow
RSVP to Ben Gaylord 970.390.9299
Seating is limited.
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Retreat Dates: Saturday & Sunday August 21-22, 2010
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, Meditation until 6PM
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:30 – 12:30
Retreat Topic:
Compassion and its causes as presented in The Great Treatise On the Stages of the Path To Enlightenment, Vol. 1 by Tsong-Kha-Pa
Description:
This retreat by Ven. Tenzin will be based on The Lam Rim by Tsong-kha-pa, the great Tibetan Master. He will discuss the causes of compassion, as well as ways to generate and practice sustained compassion that leads to personal happiness and well being. In these challenging times surrounded by insecurity and fear, we will learn practices that we can use in our everyday lives to make a difference with our families and friends, and all sentient beings, as well as ourselves.
Volume 1 of The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment establishes that the central focus is the development of the spirit of enlightenment (Bodhicitta –compassion and wisdom) which is the heart of the Mahayana tradition. The practices that are prerequisite for developing enlightenment are covered, making this indispensable reading for anyone who wishes to understand and practice Tibetan Buddhism.
“It expounds the entire path from the way one should rely on a spiritual teacher, which is the very root, right up to the attainment of Buddhahood, which is the final fruit. The various stages are presented so clearly and systematically that they can be easily understood and are inspiring to put into practice.” –H.H. the Dalai Lama
This retreat is part of the Foundation of Buddhism series and is open to all.
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested