Discovering the Dharma III and IV

TWO DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREATS

• ACCOMPLISHMENT: Unveil Your Awakened Nature

• ACCELERATION: Move Swiftly Towards Enlightenment

In this combined program, retreatants have a rare opportunity to spend ten days studying the dharma with H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche. In the first part of the program, he outlines the entire Tibetan Buddhist path using teachings from Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation, discussing the mind of ignorance and insight, the path of practice and the teacher-student connection. In part two, he introduces Tantric practice over four days of intensive practice. This package is only available to those who qualify for Discovering the Dharma IV.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DISCOVERING THE DHARMA III

The Mind of Ignorance and Insight: Empower Yourself by Knowing Yourself
Understand how the path to freedom from fear and frustration opens you to the possibility of enlightenment. Empower yourself with practical skills to process and release disturbing emotions.

The Path: Follow an Accelerated, Systematic Process to Achieve Enlightenment
Study the Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening, including Buddha’s life story. Discover the step-by-step path to enlightenment according to Gampopa’s Thargyan, as described in his seminal text, Ornament of the Precious Liberation.

The Spiritual Teacher: Learn the Importance of Finding the Right Teacher
Understand the need for an authentic teacher on the spiritual path, the qualities of teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher for your greatest benefit.

DISCOVERING THE DHARMA IV

Tantra is a core part of Tibetan Vajrayana practice. Learn what tantra is, how it works, and why it is such a powerful way to open your mind. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn to work with simple Kriya and/or Charya tantric methods. During this program, we will observe the two-day Nyung-ney fasting-ritual practice.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Intimate setting with personal access to Rinpoche
• Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
• Optional Refuge ceremony
• Shamatha and guided meditations
• Tsa-Tue yoga practice
• Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
• Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
• Extensive library of dharma books
• Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful walking paths, flora and fauna

OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED DISCOVERING THE DHARMA I & II

To qualify for Discovering the Dharma IV, you must have completed Discovering the Dharma I, II, and III in person. This combined offering is for those who still need to complete Discovering the Dharma III to qualify for IV, as well as those who wish to repeat the retreat(s).

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)