The retreat land at Williams, Oregon was the site this summer of a special ten-day retreat held August 7-17, 1987. Lama Sonam and Tsering Everest had been directed by Chagdud Rinpoche to lead this retreat, since Rinpoche would be traveling and teaching in Tibet during that time.
Lama Sonam offered profound instructions on Madhyamika, the pinnacle view of Buddhist philosophy. This vast and deep system of thought points the practitioner toward a realization of the Middle Way, the natural display of phenomena free from the extremes of eternalism and nihilism. Madhyamika is the very foundation of Vajrayana practice.
In addition to these teachings on Madhyamika from a text by the great Nyingma master, Jigme Lingpa, Lama Sonam enumerated in detail the thirty-two major marks and eighty minor characteristics of the enlightened form of a Buddha. He also briefly expounded the twelve exemplary deeds of a Buddha. All these teachings were greatly enhanced by the excellent translations offeredby Chokyi Nyima.
Unfolding naturally from the teachings on Madhyamika were the instructions on Dream Yoga practice given by Tsering Everest. Retreatants practiced these instructions intensively for five days and nights, attempting to glimpse the recognition of the dream-quality of all experience. Tsering's ability to transmit the heart-essence of the Buddha's teachings was an inspiration to all who participated. Clearly, the blessings of Tara pervaded the retreat, and Chagdud Rinpoche's presence was felt by all.
Judy Robertson
The retreat land at Williams, Oregon was the site this summer of a special ten-day retreat held August 7-17, 1987. Lama Sonam and Tsering Everest had been directed by Chagdud Rinpoche to lead this retreat, since Rinpoche would be traveling and teaching in Tibet during that time.
Lama Sonam offered profound instructions on Madhyamika, the pinnacle view of Buddhist philosophy. This vast and deep system of thought points the practitioner toward a realization of the Middle Way, the natural display of phenomena free from the extremes of eternalism and nihilism. Madhyamika is the very foundation of Vajrayana practice.
In addition to these teachings on Madhyamika from a text by the great Nyingma master, Jigme Lingpa, Lama Sonam enumerated in detail the thirty-two major marks and eighty minor characteristics of the enlightened form of a Buddha. He also briefly expounded the twelve exemplary deeds of a Buddha. All these teachings were greatly enhanced by the excellent translations offeredby Chokyi Nyima.
Unfolding naturally from the teachings on Madhyamika were the instructions on Dream Yoga practice given by Tsering Everest. Retreatants practiced these instructions intensively for five days and nights, attempting to glimpse the recognition of the dream-quality of all experience. Tsering's ability to transmit the heart-essence of the Buddha's teachings was an inspiration to all who participated. Clearly, the blessings of Tara pervaded the retreat, and Chagdud Rinpoche's presence was felt by all.
Judy Robertson
The retreat land at Williams, Oregon was the site this summer of a special ten-day retreat held August 7-17, 1987. Lama Sonam and Tsering Everest had been directed by Chagdud Rinpoche to lead this retreat, since Rinpoche would be traveling and teaching in Tibet during that time.
Lama Sonam offered profound instructions on Madhyamika, the pinnacle view of Buddhist philosophy. This vast and deep system of thought points the practitioner toward a realization of the Middle Way, the natural display of phenomena free from the extremes of eternalism and nihilism. Madhyamika is the very foundation of Vajrayana practice.
In addition to these teachings on Madhyamika from a text by the great Nyingma master, Jigme Lingpa, Lama Sonam enumerated in detail the thirty-two major marks and eighty minor characteristics of the enlightened form of a Buddha. He also briefly expounded the twelve exemplary deeds of a Buddha. All these teachings were greatly enhanced by the excellent translations offeredby Chokyi Nyima.
Unfolding naturally from the teachings on Madhyamika were the instructions on Dream Yoga practice given by Tsering Everest. Retreatants practiced these instructions intensively for five days and nights, attempting to glimpse the recognition of the dream-quality of all experience. Tsering's ability to transmit the heart-essence of the Buddha's teachings was an inspiration to all who participated. Clearly, the blessings of Tara pervaded the retreat, and Chagdud Rinpoche's presence was felt by all.
Judy Robertson
The retreat land at Williams, Oregon was the site this summer of a special ten-day retreat held August 7-17, 1987. Lama Sonam and Tsering Everest had been directed by Chagdud Rinpoche to lead this retreat, since Rinpoche would be traveling and teaching in Tibet during that time.
Lama Sonam offered profound instructions on Madhyamika, the pinnacle view of Buddhist philosophy. This vast and deep system of thought points the practitioner toward a realization of the Middle Way, the natural display of phenomena free from the extremes of eternalism and nihilism. Madhyamika is the very foundation of Vajrayana practice.
In addition to these teachings on Madhyamika from a text by the great Nyingma master, Jigme Lingpa, Lama Sonam enumerated in detail the thirty-two major marks and eighty minor characteristics of the enlightened form of a Buddha. He also briefly expounded the twelve exemplary deeds of a Buddha. All these teachings were greatly enhanced by the excellent translations offeredby Chokyi Nyima.
Unfolding naturally from the teachings on Madhyamika were the instructions on Dream Yoga practice given by Tsering Everest. Retreatants practiced these instructions intensively for five days and nights, attempting to glimpse the recognition of the dream-quality of all experience. Tsering's ability to transmit the heart-essence of the Buddha's teachings was an inspiration to all who participated. Clearly, the blessings of Tara pervaded the retreat, and Chagdud Rinpoche's presence was felt by all.
Judy Robertson
The retreat land at Williams, Oregon was the site this summer of a special ten-day retreat held August 7-17, 1987. Lama Sonam and Tsering Everest had been directed by Chagdud Rinpoche to lead this retreat, since Rinpoche would be traveling and teaching in Tibet during that time.
Lama Sonam offered profound instructions on Madhyamika, the pinnacle view of Buddhist philosophy. This vast and deep system of thought points the practitioner toward a realization of the Middle Way, the natural display of phenomena free from the extremes of eternalism and nihilism. Madhyamika is the very foundation of Vajrayana practice.
In addition to these teachings on Madhyamika from a text by the great Nyingma master, Jigme Lingpa, Lama Sonam enumerated in detail the thirty-two major marks and eighty minor characteristics of the enlightened form of a Buddha. He also briefly expounded the twelve exemplary deeds of a Buddha. All these teachings were greatly enhanced by the excellent translations offeredby Chokyi Nyima.
Unfolding naturally from the teachings on Madhyamika were the instructions on Dream Yoga practice given by Tsering Everest. Retreatants practiced these instructions intensively for five days and nights, attempting to glimpse the recognition of the dream-quality of all experience. Tsering's ability to transmit the heart-essence of the Buddha's teachings was an inspiration to all who participated. Clearly, the blessings of Tara pervaded the retreat, and Chagdud Rinpoche's presence was felt by all.
Judy Robertson
