Hung Syllable surrounded by Vajra Guru Mantra.

Deepening Compassion and Wisdom–The Seven Point Mind Training

Friday
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Sep
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9:00 am
Friday
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Sep
1
Monday
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Sep
4
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2023
Friday
,
Sep
1
@
9:00 am
Fri
,
Sep
1
Mon
,
Sep
4
,
2023
Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
In-Person
Livestream

During these four days, Lama Padma will introduce us to the practice of Bodhichitta Mind Training–Lojong, a complete Buddhist path structured into seven essential points.

Its purpose is to develop a deep compassion that awakens us to our naturally present clear, luminous,unmistaken wisdom mind that is endowed with powerful qualities enabling us to meaningfully relate with others.

The source of these teachings is the Indian master Atisha (982-1054) and Gyalsay Tokmé Zangpo(1295-1364) of Tibet. Lama Padma received these teachings from many gurus,in particular the great meditation master and scholar, Venerable Dezhung Rinpoche (1906-87).

Lama Padma will be giving the required Refuge and Bodhisattva vows to all participants on the first day of the retreat. Also, we will be introduced to a special meditation that combines Chenrezig mantra practice with Guru Yoga and the Lojong practice of Sending and Taking.

This retreat will be essential for those who aspire to become a genuine Mahayana person and will be sure to bring your practice to the next level.

This is an in person event only. There will be no livestream. Registration ends August 26th,

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Event Pricing

Member
Non-Member

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$
Livestream
$
Livestream
$
227.60
Local
$
266.85
local
$
320.96
outdoor camping
$
377.18
outdoor camping
$
344.30
indoor camping
$
404.76
indoor camping
$
392.03
dormitories
$
460.99
dormitories
$
486.45
double room
$
572.38
double room
$
628.61
single room
$
738.94
single room
$
266.85
local
$
227.60
outdoor camping
$
377.18
outdoor camping
$
320.96
outdoor camping
$
404.76
indoor camping
$
344.30
indoor camping
$
460.99
dormitories
$
460.99
dormitories
$
572.38
double room
$
486.45
double room
$
738.94
single room
$
628.61
single room
$
266.85
local
$
227.60
outdoor camping
$
377.18
outdoor camping
$
320.96
outdoor camping
$
404.76
indoor camping
$
344.30
indoor camping
$
460.99
dormitories
$
460.99
dormitories
$
572.38
double room
$
486.45
double room
$
738.94
single room
$
628.61
single room
$
Livestream
$
Livestream
$
392.03
dormitories
$
460.99
dormitories
$
486.45
double room
$
572.38
double room
$
628.61
single room
$
738.94
single room

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If you’re interested in volunteering for an event, send an email to events@chagdudgonpa.org and you’ll hear back from us within a few days.

Students attending a Buddhist meditation retreat at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling in Northern California.
Students listening to a teaching by Lama Padma Gyatso in shrineroom of Tara House at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling.
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Multiple rows of lit butterlamps at Khadro Ling in Três Coroas, Brazil.
Butterlamp Offering

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A plate of food (tsog) being offered to Lama Padma Norbu by two young boys at Khadro Ling in Três Coroas, Brazil.
Tsok Offering

Tsogs are hosted on relevant lunar days at several centers. Sangha members may make offerings to tsog as a way of dedicating merit and participating from afar.

A picture of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and Chagdud Yangsi with meditation accouterment in the foreground.
General Donation

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