(Online) Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out

NOTE: If you are registering for What Has Been Pointed Out… Do NOT register for the Chariot of Mahamudra weekend as well. The Chariot of Mahamudra weekend has now been included in the What Has Been Pointed Out schedule.

Mahamudra, the “great seal,” is among the most profound streams of teaching and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. A powerful support for all other tantric practices, it is also extremely simple and direct, focused on recognizing and gaining confidence in the nature of mind through direct experience.

The key to all mahamudra and dzogchen practice and realization is the transmission of the nature of mind by the guru. Having received that, the vajrayana path is based on the student’s understanding, recognizing, and becoming familiar with that which has been pointed out.

This deep practice retreat for committed vajrayana practitioners draws on upadesha, pith instructions, from some of the great masters of mahamudra and dzokchen: Garab Dorje, Lodrö Thaye, Mipham Rinpoche, Padmakara, Yeshe Tsögyal, Takpo Tashi Namgyal, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and others.

Who Can Attend

Prerequisites Apply: This retreat is restricted to tantrikas who attended Vajrayana Seminary or Sacred World Assembly. It is important to commit to the entire retreat.

What to Expect

The retreat will be mostly silent, with ample opportunity for Q&A and circle conversations. Each day will include the physical practices of Lujong, Shamatha Yoga, and Lungtse, and the Stroke of Ashe.

Note that this group will be joining the Chariot of Mahamudra weekend September 17-19, as two days are devoted to deepening shamatha and vipashyana practice — which is the foundation for understanding the more advanced mahamudra teachings.

Online Schedule

NOTE: All times listed are Atlantic Times. Go here for a Time Converter

CHARIOT OF MAHAMUDRA
7:45 pm Friday,  September 17 
Orientation and Overview

Saturday, September 18
9:15 am to 12:30 pm
2:30 to 4:30 pm
4:30 to 5:00 Tea Break
5:00 to 6:30 pm

Sunday, September 19
9:15 am to 12:30 pm
2:30 to 4:00 pm
4:00 to 5:00 pm Tea & Discussion Circle

KNOWING WHAT HAS BEEN POINTED OUT
Monday Sept. 20 to Thursday Sept. 23
9:15 am to 12:30 pm
2:30 to 4:30 pm
4:30 to 5:00 Tea Break
5:00 to 6:30 pm

7:45 pm (Activities may vary, and will be announced.)

Friday September 24
9:15 am to 12:30 pm

Detailed schedules will be emailed to all registrants.

Costs

All prices listed in $CDN.
Tuition: $415

Heart Gifts

There will be an opportunity to offer a monetary heart gift towards the end of this program, as is customary at extended retreats. Most teachers have experienced a loss of income during the pandemic, and Acharya John is taking a reduced honorarium in order to help DDL.

The heart gift is completely voluntary according to your inspiration and financial means, and there is no suggested amount. We will send out an email to the Heart Gift payment option should you wish to make an offering.