Discovering the Dharma
"Discovering the Dharma" is a series of five retreats led by
H.E. Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche. The entire "Discovering the Dharma" course consists of fifteen subject areas of Mahayana Buddhism (see full program outline page) and is designed to give participants firsthand meditative retreat experience.
The first 3 retreats may be taken in any order, and there is no pre-requisite. The 4th retreat may only be taken after attending the first 3 retreats. The fifth and final retreat may only be taken after completing the first four.
Although the program is suited for beginner and intermediate level practitioners, this is a fairly intensive retreat and we ask that only serious students apply. Please see the program schedule from a previous retreat to get an idea of what you can expect to experience.
Retreats 2012:
This is the first in the five Discovering the Dharma retreat series.
Topics:
- The Mind--Cultivate Positive Energy
- How to Meditate--Enhance Concentration and Calm the Mind
- Mental Purification--Uncover Attachments and Learn to Let Go
- Taking Refuge--Give Yourself the Gift of Commitment to Practice
- Compassion and Bodhicitta--Cultivate and Integrate these Essential Qualities
- Daily Practice--Establish Consistency and Skills to be Successful
This retreat is open to all level of practitioners and has no pre-requisite.
Cost: $500. Early registration has been extended. Register before April 1st and the price is $450.
REGISTER ONLINE FOR RETREAT #1 pop-up window with secure form on utbf.org)
Register offline: Download Registration Form
NOTE: New comers to the retreat series need to obtain approval for participating.
Tthe fourth in the five Discovering the Dharma retreat series.
Topic: Tantra - Receive an Introduction to this Special Form of Practice.
NOTE: This retreat is open only to those who have completed Retreats 1, 2 and 3.
Cost: $300. Early registration has been extended. Register before April 1st and the price is $270.
REGISTER ONLINE FOR RETREAT #4 (pop-up window with secure form on utbf.org)
Register offline: Download Registration Form
The site for both retreats:
Dharmakaya Retreat Center
155 Buff Road
Cochecton, NY 12726
U.S.A.
Contact: or (845) 932-8330
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A list of nearby hotels and B&B:
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NOTE: Retreat #1 is held during a holiday weekend, please be sure you book your off-campus accommodations early.
Reports on past retreats:
• the first retreat
• the second retreat
• the third retreat
