Chariot of Mahamudra Weekend Retreat 2022
with Richard John
June 10 - 12, 2022
Mahamudra, the “great symbol,” is among the most profound traditions of vajrayana Buddhism, but it is also extremely simple and direct. We will deepen the practices of shamatha and vipashyana meditation to look at the mind and sense perceptions, with emphasis on direct personal experience. Richard will give an overview talk on Friday evening and lead the program all day Saturday and Sunday with commentaries and instruction. We will maintain silence during the day, with open discussion each afternoon.
Attendance
Participants must be vajrayana practitioners who have received the pointing out transmission from the Vidyadhara, Sakyong Mipham, the Vajra Regent or the Dorje Löppön, Lodrö Dorje on behalf of the Vidyadhara. All participants must begin at the beginning and commit to the entire retreat.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please email the Program Manager at programs@dorjedenmaling.com.
Schedule
June 10
Arrival Day
Dinner 6:30 pm
7:45 pm Orientation & Opening Talk
June 11
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
June 12
7:00 am to 4:30 or 5:00 pm
Departure after tea break.
Each day will include breaks for meals, mid-day break, and tea. A more detailed schedule will be posted when you arrive.
Covid Considerations
The teacher for this retreat has requested that all participants be fully vaccinated. We therefore request that you register only if you are (or will be) fully vaccinated by the time the retreat begins. This will help us to provide a safe and comfortable teaching container for this retreat.
As stated in our Covid Policy, we strongly recommend that all visitors to the land be fully vaccinated, and we reserve the right to modify restrictions if a situation arises — such as this one, where it seems appropriate to do so. Please review all of the recommendations and conditions of our Covid Policy before visiting Dorje Denma Ling.
Costs
Tuition: $165 CAD
Meals: $40 CAD
Accommodations: Varies. Options can be viewed on the Registration Page.
If you need financial assistance, please email Suzy Ulrich, our Finance Manager at finance@dorjedenmaling.com.
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About the Leader
Richard John
An early student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Richard served as acharya for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for 20 years. He completed the first three-year retreat at Gampo Abbey, and now teaches Shambhala Buddhist meditation courses full time. Richard and his wife Liz reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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