"There is often a misconception of what retreat is. Quite often in the West it can be viewed as a form of relaxation, forgetting about the challenges of life and simply trying to remain in a tranquil state. When one meditates, there is an incredible tsunami of thoughts, emotions, feelings which can be quite intimidating. Within the Buddhist Tradition retreat allows one to be with the mind for a longer period of time, giving one the opportunity to sit with oneself as one is, to sit in the experience of being human, the meditative journey begins with that acknowledgment, now we have something to work with."
The topic of this retreat is " Pointing out instructions of the Four Yogas of Mahamudra"
"The purpose of this text is to articulate certain essential points of Mahamudra teachings and its practice to those who may have done meditation, who may have had certain experience of meditation yet are unable to express themselves or to articulate what sort of meditative experience they might have had."
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX
Tentative Schedule
Friday 18th: check in at 2pm - retreat commences at 5pm
Saturday 19th: 8am to 5pm
Sunday 20th: 8 am to 5pm
Monday 21st: 8 am to 11 noon - Check out by 12 pm
Each day includes teachings, yoga, sitting meditation and ritual practice. The retreat provides participants with an opportunity to expand and deepen one's knowledge through study and practice. Retreat gives us an opportunity to be still and pay attention, also affords us the opportunity to be with ourselves in a more undistracted way. Whether one is a seasoned practitioner or fairly new to meditation, this retreat is for everyone who has a sense of curiosity.
Contribution
Three levels of retreat are available
Accommodation (at Nyima Tashi), retreat teachings and all meals: NZD $625.00 (only 5 rooms available)
Retreat (teachings) only from 8 - 5pm with meals : NZD $ 450.00
Retreat (teachings) only from 8 - 5pm with NO meals: NZD $275.00
The April Retreat will be led by Karma Nyima Gelek.
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