Weekend Intensive with Geshe Gelek: Sutra Grounds and Paths

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:24:21 -0500

Friday, Feb. 10, 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:00-5:00pm

Geshe Gelek teaches on the paths of the Hinayana and Mahayana practitioners, outlining each progressive step along the path to enlightenment. The grounds are the basis of qualities needed while one travels on the specific paths to enlightenment. Learn about the Three Principal Aspects of the Path (renunciation, bodhichitta and wisdom) and how they relate to the stages of the path to enlightenment.

This is an intermediate course so recommended for people who have at a minimum finished Discovering Buddhism classes. and a digital copy of the text will be sent to you. Students should read the text in advance to be prepared for class, so please register now.

Spring Retreat: Save the Date!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:42:57 -0500

We're excited to announced that this Spring we will be having a weekend retreat on concentration and mindfulness with Geshe Gelek. The location will be Noland's farm, a rustic and peaceful setting in Chatham County, about 30-45 minutes from Raleigh.

Friday evening, May 4 - Sunday lunch, May 6

Retreats are open to everyone, first-timers and long term regulars. If you plan to attend, there will be registration closer to the date, so watch for future announcements. Cost and exact times will also be announced later.

Over the weekend, Geshe-la will lead us in techniques for developing our concentration through mindfulness and alertness. Noland's farm meets the criteria for ideal conditions to work on the mind. It is beautiful land, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but with modern conveniences like plumbing. There will be the opportunity to take one day vows, Eight Mahayana precepts, purify past negativities with prostrations to the 35 Buddhas, practice silence and work with others mindfully.

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Weekend Intensive with Geshe Gelek: Sutra Grounds and Paths

Spring Retreat: Save the Date!