Phuntsok Chö Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Rotterdam, organizes one week retreat led by Lama Jigmé.
The topic of this year’s fall retreat is Wisdom and Devotion. With regards to wisdom, there are two levels of truth according to Buddhist teachings: relative and ultimate truth. How do we recognise and develop these?
How can their recognition be beneficial for our daily lives? Ultimate reality is obscured by conceptual thought and our dualistic mind. This gives rise to a relative and distorted perception of reality. With his unique sense of humour and ability to translate Buddhist teachings into a Western frame of thinking, Lama Jigmé will clarify this process and increase our understanding of the matter, enriching our practice. Focussing on others through devotion is also of great benefit for our lives. However, this is easier said than done. Throughout the teachings, Lama Jigmé will elaborate on the many benefits of generating devotion – both for ourselves and others – and he will explain the method of practicing this form of altruism.
The teachings of this retreat are based on Shantideva’s classic “Bodhicaryāvatāra”. In previous retreats Lama Jigmé already discussed the chapters 1 to 8 and will continue with chapter 9 and probably 10. It is not a problem if you did not attend previous retreats, as all chapters have different subjects.
The retreat is open to everyone.
When: from 18 October (Saturday) to 24 October (Friday), 10:00 to 17:00, with vegetarian lunch
Where: Centrum Djoj, Antony Duyklaan 5-7, 3051 HA Rotterdam
Language: English with translation into Dutch.
Price:
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[two_fifth]Non-members[/two_fifth][one_fifth]€ 100[/one_fifth][one_fifth]€ 220[/one_fifth][one_fifth_last]€ 305[/one_fifth_last]
[two_fifth]Non-members reduced[/two_fifth][one_fifth]€ 90[/one_fifth][one_fifth]€ 195[/one_fifth][one_fifth_last]€ 270[/one_fifth_last]
[two_fifth]Members[/two_fifth][one_fifth]€ 80[/one_fifth][one_fifth]€ 175[/one_fifth][one_fifth_last]€ 245[/one_fifth_last]
[two_fifth]Members reduced[/two_fifth][one_fifth]€ 60[/one_fifth][one_fifth]€ 130[/one_fifth][one_fifth_last]€ 180[/one_fifth_last]
Study material:
Participants are kindly requested to bring a copy of the book, which exists in several translations. If you don’t have the book, the organisation can provide you with a copy of the chapters that will be covered.
The retreat is run by volunteers. Therefore, the participants are expected to help with some household chores. With the confirmation of your registration you will receive a list where you can sign up for this. Thank you.
For further information and registration, please send an email to: aanmelden@phuntsokcholing.org