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Courses,
Events & Group Retreats
Kopan West Retreat, October 2008 (Large Photo)
Our Tibetan Buddhist courses,
workshops, group retreats, and daily prayers are led by a
variety of Tibetan and non-Tibetan teachers. Our programs cover
the entire range of the sutra and tantra teachings of the Buddha
as taught in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. They include
meditation, lam-rim (the graduated path to enlightenment),
socially engaged Buddhism, deity practice, death and dying, and
special events such as tantric initiations. We are happy to send
you our program of events and place you on our mailing list or
email group.
Introduction
To The Buddhist Point Of View
with Steve Pearl
Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 8:00pm
(drop-in class @ Sincerely Yours in Boulder Creek)
White Zambhala Initiation and Commentary on the Practice
March 10, 2010
With Choden Rinpoche
Receive the initiation and permission to perform Zambhala practice. Learn how to do the practice. Attract abundance for your financial stability and spiritual practice. Expand your practice of generosity.
Oral Transmission of Heruka Body Commentary
March 12, 2010
With Choden Rinpoche
Rinpoche will give the oral transmission of the Heruka Body Mandala as a follow up to the empowerment given in 2008.
Six Armed Mahakala Initiation and Explanation of the Practice
March 13 and 14, 2010
With Choden Rinpoche
Receive the initiation and permission to do the practice of Mahakala. Learn how to do the practice. Complement your Highest Yoga Tantra practice with this protector practice. Protect your spiritual path through Mahakala practice.
Big Love: Teachings on the Four Immeasurables
March 26-28, 2010
With Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
The Four Immesurables are the best introduction to Buddhism. Learn how to cultivate a good heart.
Open Mike: Question and Answer Session (free)
April 23, 2010 (7:00-9:30pm)
With Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Students will have the opportunity to ask general questions about their personal practice or Buddhist philosophy.
Experiencing the Path: A Weekend of Meditations on the Stages of the Path
April 24-25, 2010
With Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi
Experience guided meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Deepen your realizations of the fundamental truths expressed in Buddhism.
Great 1,000 Arm Chenrezig Initiation, Commentary, and Nyung Naes
May 6-10 & 11-18, 2010
With Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Ven. Sarah Thresher
In this amazing combined event, Lama Zopa Rinpoche will give the Great Chenrezig Initiation with commentary on Nyung Naes from May 7th to the 10th. Then Ven. Sarah Thresher will lead 3 sets of Nyung Naes from May 11th-18th. Attendance at both events is encouraged.
Insight Meditation: 10 Day Vipassana Retreat with a Drop of Mahamudra
June 9-20, 2010
With Venerable Antonio Satta
This is a meditation retreat based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, combining Theravada Vipassana meditation with Mahayana Vipassana (Tibetan tradition) of Basic Mahamudra.
Commentary on the Heart Sutra
July 15-18, 2010
With Dagri Rinpoche
The Heart Sutra is the source of the Mahayana wisdom, the non-inherent existence of everything neither ultimately nor conventionally.
Teen Camp
July 23-25, 2010
This camp will give teens a fun, friendly space to explore deeper issues in life through lively discussion, fun activities, guided meditations of various types, and time to chill with new friends.
Family Camp
July 29-Aug 1, 2010
Family camp is a delightful mix of play and structure offering children exposure to Tibetan Buddhist thinking and practice. It creates the opportunity for adults and children to share in shaping a family foundation in the Dharma.
Waterbowl Offering and Mindfulness Retreat (CANCELED)
Choosing Hope: Transforming Anxiety into Action - facing the climate crisis
September 24-26, 2010
With Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi
Check back in March for details.
Experiencing Bodhicitta Retreat
October 8-11, 2010
With Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi
Check back in March for details.
Kopan West - Buddhism 101
November 19-28, 2010
With Yangsi Rinpoche and Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi
Kopan West is an annual tradition that started in 1999. It is a ten-day residential lam-rim course that combines teachings, discussions, and guided meditations.
Cittamani Tara Initiation, Commentary on the Practice, and Approximation Retreat
December 4-20, 2010
With Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tsephel
Tara breathes life into our spiritual practice and sustains us with boundless energy to traverse the spiritual path. This event will be a unique experience to deepen in the practice of Cittamani Tara.
New Year Purification - Vajrasattva Retreat
December 28, 2010 - January 1, 2011
With Venerable Thubten Chodron
Learn a simple yet effective technique to purify whatever unskillful actions of body, speech and mind you may have committed. This will allow space for positive experiences and beneficial states of mind to flourish in your life.
“Dwelling
deep within our heart,
and within the hearts of all beings
without exception,
is an inexhaustible source
of love and wisdom.
And the ultimate purpose
Of all spiritual practices,
Whether they are called Buddhist or not,
Is to uncover and make contact
With the essentially pure nature.”
- Lama Thubten
Yeshe
,
Founder of Vajrapani
Institute
To register for a course at
Vajrapani please call (831) 338-6654 or email us at vajrapani@vajrapani.org
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