Celebrating Chögyam Trungpa
Incl. a pre-recorded talk by Changling Rinpoche
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche discovered the heart treasure of The Sadhana of Mahamudra in 1968 while on retreat in Bhutan. At a key juncture in his life, he was seeking a way to bring the teachings of the Buddha to the West. This revealed treasure terma, is a poetic and visual expression of the essential teachings of Buddhism, which he immediately made available to all his students. It also carries the distinct warning against "spiritual materialism," ego's attempt to co-opt the spiritual path for it's own self-centered gains.
With little or no commentary, a practitioner at any stage of the path can experience the power and presence of this practice. And yet, the sadhana is so jam-packed with teachings that a closer exploration rewards us and makes the practice even more powerful. Delving into the details and moving parts at the heart of the sadhana doesn’t dry up the magic – it enhances it. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.
Schedule
- April 3
- Thursday Evening: Introductory talk
- April 4
- Morning: Study and practice of Sadhana of Mahamudra
- Afternoon: Sadhana of Mahamudra feast online with Sam Bercholz & Carolyn Gimian presenting, via Ocean
- Evening: Video of Vidyadhara teaching on Sadhana of Mahamudra
- April 5
- Morning: Changling Rinpoche's pre-recorded video talk made especially for our retreat
- Afternoon: Practice and study of Sadhana of Mahamudra
- Evening: Teaching session or Video of the Vidyadhara teaching on Sadhana of Mahamudra
- April 6
- Morning: Practice and study of Sadhana of Mahamudra
- Lunch: Conclusion of program
Arrival & Departure
Thursday, please arrive 3:00 - 6:00pm for registration.
Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.
The program will officially begin at 7:30pm.
On Sunday, the program will finish by 12:30pm with lunch afterwards.
Getting Here
Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $399.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $330.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructors
Changling Rinpoche was recognized by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche as the principal tulku of Changchup Ling Nyingma monastery of Central Tibet. He is a lineage holder of the Rechung Kagyu and the Nyingma Northern Treasures (Changter) tradition, which is based on the terma of Rigdzin Godemchen.
Changling Rinpoche received teachings and transmissions from His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. When Rinpoche was 12 years old, he entered the Shechen Shedra and completed his studies at the age of 20. He has continued to teach at the shedra and has been in charge of teaching the monastics the ritual traditions of the Shechen lineage.
Rinpoche, who teaches in English, has taught extensively in Australia and North America, within our Shambhala mandala since 2004. His humour and joyous confidence are infectious and inspiring. He is an excellent translator and has been working with the Nalanda Translation Committee since 2008.
Mark Nowakowski met the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1972 and has been his student ever since. He also studies and translates with many other Kagyü and Nyingma masters. Mark is particularly inspired by the works of Chögyam Trungpa and his teacher Khenpo Gangshar.
In 1975, Mark attended the first teaching seminar that Chogyam Trungpa gave on The Sadhana of Mahamudra at Karme Choling. In 1985, Mark worked with Chögyam Trungpa translating a more literal edition of this sadhana. He recently coordinated the translation and publication of Songs of Realization and Pith Instructions by Khenpo Gangshar. Mark is a senior member of the Nalanda Translation Committee and teacher in the Shambhala mandala. He enjoys teaching and discussing the dharma with friends, especially the vajrayana.
Daniel Nguyen has been a practitioner of Buddhism for over a decade. He studied the Theravada tradition with True North Insight, as well as the Kagyü and Nyingma tradition through attending and teaching at the Profound Treasury Retreats. He is one of its current board members. The Sadhana of Mahamudra is very close to his heart, and he has taught and led the practice many times on Ocean.
Daniel is a family doctor in Montreal. He works in a group clinic, in long-term care, as well as palliative care in a hospital.
Instructors:
Changling Rinpoche
Mark Nowakowski
Daniel Nguyen
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $399
Tuition - $330
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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(802) 633-2384
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