| Retreats with visiting
lamas of all four lineages of Tibetan Buddhism are conducted at
the temple several times a year. These programs are on various
aspects of Buddhist philosophy & meditation. Subjects cover
all stages of practice in Buddhist Sutra and Tantra. From the
important groundwork of correct motivation, altruistic thought to
the relative and ultimate views of reality, the levels of practice
vary according the person. |
His
Holiness the Sakya Trizin with students, June 12, 2003 |
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Venerable
Nechung Lopon Dorje Teaching, September 2001 |
The courses are held on
weekends, but often span into the weekdays, and sometimes month
long retreats take place with 4 sessions a day devoted to
meditation and teaching instruction. Traditionally, in such
gatherings, lamas give the verbal transmission and explanation of
teachings and practices, along with bestowing empowerments for
Tantric practices when applicable.
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