Meditation practice is the essential activity for every Buddhist. Without practice, enlightenment won’t happen. When we enter into a retreat of any length, we enter a sanctuary; we step inside a physical and mental refuge in which we disengage from the activities that distract us from our liberating goal. When we take time for retreat, we are deliberately maximizing the favorable conditions for our inner practice, and it is our inner practice that directly effects the realization of our limitless potential.
WINTER 2012 RETREATS
Maintaining Open-Hearted Confidence in Uncertain TimesA non-residential retreat at KSC
Simple meditative practice and contemplation can lead to a mature sense of equanimity and genuine openness in the changeable circumstances of our daily lives. This weekend retreat will include periods of meditation, guided visualization, and foundational teachings to enhance each individual's inner resources of authentic strength, gentleness and mindful awareness.
Friday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Jan. 29
Suggested donation $20 or $80 for the weekend
Inner Yogas at Buckhorn Springs
In the mid-1970's, His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche wrote a concise root text presenting a sequence of physical yogas to support the synchronization of body, speech and mind in meditation practice. These dynamic exercises, and the essential Buddhist teaching upon which they are based, will be presented as a weekend retreat. The yogas can be of benefit to anyone, as they promote a sense of well-being and harmony in one's daily life.
Friday, Feb. 17 – Monday, Feb. 20
Tuition: $285 for meals & lodging plus dana offering for the teachings.
Scholarships and Work Exchange may be available.
Registration: ksc@mind.net or 541-552-1769
Tonglen II Retreat at Wayfarer Resort
This retreat will emphasize ultimate practices of Tonglen, utilizing commentaries by Khenpo Tsultrim Hyamtso Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. Taking and sending practice will also be done in ways that strengthen both formal and situational applications. Recommended for those who have attended either a Tonglen Retreat or a Seven Points class, or who are committed to reading a recommended text before the Tonglen II Retreat commences.
Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22
Tuition: $135, plus dana offering for the teachings
Scholarships may be available.
Contact KSC for booklist and registration: ksc@mind.net or 541-552-1769
