Palyul 2012 Summer Retreat Webcast

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Event : Palyul 2012 Summer Retreat Webcast
Date : July 10 to August 10
Time : 7:00am and 9:00am(GMT -5) morning practice
Webcast : http://www.palyul.org/broadcast.htm
(If we are not yet webcasting, you will see a slide show).
Time Conversion :
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/meeting-planner.aspx
Poster :
http://retreat.palyul.org/sites/default ... web_14.pdf
Vajramasters :
HE Gyangkhang Rinpoche
HE Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche
Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
Tulku Ajam Rinpoche
Tulku Dawa Gyalpo Rinpoche
Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche
Dorje Lopon Lama Sochuk

Retreat Programme :
First-Year Students: Ngöndro
Students begin with the teachings and practice known as Ngöndro, or the Foundational Practices. The first week covers “The Four Thoughts,” one of the most important contemplative practices.

July 10-18
The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma

July 19-21
Refuge Vows & Practice

July 22-24
Bodhisattva Vows & Compassion Practice

July 25-28
Mandala Offering

July 29-Aug 1
Vajrasattva Purification Practice

Aug 2-5
Guru Yoga

Aug 5-10
Phowa

Second-Year Students: Tsa Lung Tummo
“Tsa” means “channel” and “Lung” means “vital air.” Tsa Lung is a heat-generating yoga practice for purifying one’s obscurations through working with aspects of the subtle body.

Third and Fourth Year Students: Dzogchen Tögyal
Students must complete the first and second year to qualify for these Dzogchen teachings. Fifth and Sixth Year Students: Dzogchen Trekchöd Trekchöd, or “cutting-through,” involves the practice of single-pointed concentration (shiney/shamatha) through which one can recognize naked awareness.