First Anniversary of Traleg Rinpoche's Parinirvana

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Commemoration Week Flyer - http://evam.org/CommemorationWeek.pdf

COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF TRALEG KYABGON RINPOCHE THE 9TH

Our beloved teacher Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away at 12:10am on 24 July 2012.

“Traleg Rinpoche was one of the greatest Buddhist Teachers of our time. His remarkable command of the English language, his profound understanding of the essence of Buddha’s teachings, and his remarkable ability for clear and precise communication meant that inner transformation could be experienced by the student at every moment when listening to Rinpoche speak.”--Director E-Vam Institute New York, Traleg Khandro

A weekend course in commemoration of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
Course: ‘The Practice of Mahamudra Meditation'

Teacher: Sam Bercholz
Date: Saturday July 20th & Sunday July 21st
Times: Saturday 2 – 4pm
Sunday 10am - midday & 2 - 4pm
Venue: E-Vam Institute Manhattan
1455 Lexington Ave, #2B
New York, NY 10128
Price: $45 or Donation

Course Description:
Within Buddhism there are many approaches and techniques to meditation designed to develop understanding and to directly realize the nature of one’s mind. One such meditation approach is that of Mahamudra, which is regarded as one of the highest teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

This weekend course will provide an overview of the approach of Mahamudra from the perspective of its philosophy and the meditation techniques it has on offer. It will be based on Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche’s teachings and approach.

An integral part of the course will be contemplation and meditation sessions from the Mahamudra tradition. A practice book based on the exercises in Mind at Ease: Self-Liberation Through Mahamudra Meditation will be available to each participant.

Sam Bercholz has been teaching Buddhist meditation and philosophy for over forty years in North America, Europe, and Australasia. He holds the lineages of Kagyu, Nyingma and Shambhala Training. He was trained and empowered to teach by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, and further encouraged by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche. He is the founder of Shambhala Publications.


Commemoration Week Schedule

Venue: E-Vam Institute - 171 Water Street, Chatham, Upstate New York.

Dates: Monday July 22nd – Friday July 26th

Puja Chanting
Dates: July 22nd – July 26th
Time: 6:30pm – 7pm
We will be practicing ‘Chenrezig’ and ‘Calling the Guru from Afar’ alternatively.
Puja will be held throughout the day on July 23rd and July 24th

Video and Audio Teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
Mahamudra Meditation - Purity of Mind

Dates: July 22nd – July 26th
Time: 7pm

Tea and cake will be served after the teachings.

Accommodation for the week is available on site. Please reserve a room in advance.
The Shrine Room will be open daily from Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm for quiet prayers and meditation.

Venue: Manhattan – 1455 Lexington Ave, #2B, New York, NY.

Date: July 23rd & 24th

Puja Chanting -Chenrezig
Time: 7pm – 7:30pm


Advice from Traleg Khandro
For those that cannot attend the commemoration events at E-Vam, Traleg Khandro advises practicing Chenrezig and Calling the Guru from Afar, along with the Swift Return Prayers for Traleg Rinpoche for the week of July 22nd - 26th.

Please contact the E-Vam New York office for futher details.

Enquiries and Registration
Ph: (518) 392 6900
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.evam.org

Spiritual Director: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
We pray for His Swift Return