Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Chenrezig Retreat
A week long program
of study, reflection and meditation,
taught by Dharma Teacher Tsony.
February 9-16, 2013
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge’s February retreat will focus this year on the practice of Chenrezig, studying both the practice text, “Extending Throughout Space for the Benefit of Beings”, by Tangtong Gyalpo, and the commentary, “Continual Rain for the Benefit of Beings”, by Khakhyab Dorje, the 15th Karmapa. We will explore the meaning of the famous, and powerful mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, and the function of the Vajrayana technique of visualization.
Chenrezig may be the most popular of all Buddhist deities, after the Buddha himself, in the pantheon of Tibetan Buddhist enlightened beings. Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is renowned as the embodiment of compassion. According to legend, Chenrezig vowed not to rest until he had liberated all the beings from suffering. Engaging in this powerful practice increases one’s understanding and capability for compassion.
Dharma Teacher Tsony was a Buddhist monk for over 25 years. He completed two traditional 3-year retreats under the guidance of the great meditation master Gendun Rinpoche. For 15 years, Tsony was Abbot of Kundrel Ling Monastery in France. Since 1991, he has been teaching philosophy and meditation throughout Europe and the U.S. Tsony has been the resident teacher at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge since 2009.
Schedule:
Retreat begins Saturday February 9th 5:00 pm concluding Saturday February 16th 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 9: 5-7pm.
Sunday, February 10: 2 to 5pm. Lunch will be provided for program participants after regular Sunday morning mediation.
Monday – Saturday, February 11-16: 9am to 5pm. Lunch is provided throughout the week.
Because the teachings are progressive, we recommend you attend from the beginning.
Suggested Donation:*
Early Bird Special by January 9th -$200. January 10th -16th -$250.
Accommodations:
For out of town participants, there are limited on-site, shared housing options filled on a first come, first served basis. Cost for on-site housing:
1 to 3 nights, $40 per night shared room, $45 per night private room.
4 to 8 nights, $35 per night shared room, $40 per night private room.
For details about these and other accommodation options please write to housingva@bodhipath.org
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. Lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away.
Bodhi Path is an international organization founded by the 14th Shamar Rinpoche. Teachers provide meditation and philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism.
Chenrezig Retreat
A week long program
of study, reflection and meditation,
taught by Dharma Teacher Tsony.
February 9-16, 2013
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge’s February retreat will focus this year on the practice of Chenrezig, studying both the practice text, “Extending Throughout Space for the Benefit of Beings”, by Tangtong Gyalpo, and the commentary, “Continual Rain for the Benefit of Beings”, by Khakhyab Dorje, the 15th Karmapa. We will explore the meaning of the famous, and powerful mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, and the function of the Vajrayana technique of visualization.
Chenrezig may be the most popular of all Buddhist deities, after the Buddha himself, in the pantheon of Tibetan Buddhist enlightened beings. Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is renowned as the embodiment of compassion. According to legend, Chenrezig vowed not to rest until he had liberated all the beings from suffering. Engaging in this powerful practice increases one’s understanding and capability for compassion.
Dharma Teacher Tsony was a Buddhist monk for over 25 years. He completed two traditional 3-year retreats under the guidance of the great meditation master Gendun Rinpoche. For 15 years, Tsony was Abbot of Kundrel Ling Monastery in France. Since 1991, he has been teaching philosophy and meditation throughout Europe and the U.S. Tsony has been the resident teacher at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge since 2009.
Schedule:
Retreat begins Saturday February 9th 5:00 pm concluding Saturday February 16th 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 9: 5-7pm.
Sunday, February 10: 2 to 5pm. Lunch will be provided for program participants after regular Sunday morning mediation.
Monday – Saturday, February 11-16: 9am to 5pm. Lunch is provided throughout the week.
Because the teachings are progressive, we recommend you attend from the beginning.
Suggested Donation:*
Early Bird Special by January 9th -$200. January 10th -16th -$250.
Accommodations:
For out of town participants, there are limited on-site, shared housing options filled on a first come, first served basis. Cost for on-site housing:
1 to 3 nights, $40 per night shared room, $45 per night private room.
4 to 8 nights, $35 per night shared room, $40 per night private room.
For details about these and other accommodation options please write to housingva@bodhipath.org
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. Lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away.