Meditation Practice Retreat 2017
2:00pm 08 October 2017 - 12:30pm 15 October 2017
Cost: £0.00
Venue: Samye Ling
The retreat begins at 2pm on the 4th Anniversary of Choje Akong Rinpoche’s passing. The retreat will be dedicated to him and participating in it is one excellent way of honouring his memory.
As in previous years, this retreat will follow a full retreat schedule which will include both teachings & meditation practice. Drupon Rinpoche will attend all practice sessions and will also give teachings on calm abiding and Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend.
Drupon Rinpoche has kindly agreed to offer this short period of combined meditation retreat and instruction at the time of Akong Rinpoche’s anniversary. The meditation practice will be focussed on Guru Yoga and all students of Akong Rinpoche who wish to mark his anniversary are encouraged to come to practice together during this retreat.
Anyone who decides to attend this retreat should make the commitment to come to every single session.
There is no course fee, though donations towards the considerable overheads are most welcome. Donations may be made in the Reception Office.
Programme:
Sunday 8th October
09.30 Milarepa Guru Yoga
10.00 – 12.00 Registration for the Meditation Retreat in Reception Office
11.00 (approx.) Abbot Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will give a talk
12.30 Lunch in the Dining Hall
14.00 - 16.00 First teaching session of Meditation Retreat - open to everyone who would like to make a connection with the teachings
16.30 - 17.30 First practice session of Meditation Retreat - open to everyone (followed by Mahakala prayers, 17.30 – 18.00)
18.00 Soup in Dining Hall
19.00 - 20.30 Meditation Session – open to registered participants only
9th to 15th October
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05.30 - 07.00 |
Meditation Session |
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08:00 – 10.00 |
Teaching Session |
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10.30 – 12.00 |
Meditation Session |
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14.00 – 16.00 |
Teaching Session |
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16.30 – 17.30 |
Meditation Session |
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17.30 – 18.00 |
Mahakala Prayers |
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19.00 – 20.30 |
Meditation Session |
** Everyone who participates in the Retreat must register. You can decide to:
- Attend all teaching and practice sessions
- Attend all teaching sessions (but not practice sessions)
- Attend all practice sessions (but not teaching sessions)
In each case you must attend all of the sessions for which you have registered.
- The retreat finishes at 12.30 on 15th October.
- It is essential to register before joining the retreat – even if you are a resident of Samye Ling or if you are not staying in Samye Ling.