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CATEGORIES:Tantric Retreat
SUMMARY:Chenrezig / Tong-Len Retreat with an Introduction to Tantra
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DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\n\nA 9-day Residential Retreat.\n\n\nLed by Jimi Neal\nThis retreat is mos
 t suitable for those who are Buddhists and have received the Chenrezig/Aval
 okiteshvara Initiation. \nHowever, it is also suitable for those who might 
 not be ready yet to make the commitments usually involved with a tantric re
 treat: having taken Refuge in the Three Jewels and the Bodhisattva Vows. \n
 As a basic requirement you should have attended one of our 10-day introduct
 ory courses (or an equivalent Lam Rim course), know about the Chenrezig / T
 ong-Len practices, and have a deep wish and/or commitment to doing this pra
 ctice, which includes Guru Yoga and many prayers.\nThis retreat will consis
 t of five practice sessions of the Chenrezig Yoga method per day. This invo
 lves reciting the mantra of Great Compassion: Om Mani Padme Hum many times 
 together with visualization of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. \nOne s
 ession a day will include teaching and answering questions about the Chenre
 zig Yoga Tantra practice, as well as the traditional methods of developing 
 compassion leading up to the Tong-Len practice.\nSee more information about
  our Group retreats here.\nYou can register for this retreat here.\n\nRecom
 mended reading\nIntroduction to Tantra - by Lama Yeshe (Wisdom Publication
 s)\nBecoming the Compassion Buddha - by Lama Yeshe (Wisdom Publications)\nC
 henresig Lord of Love - by Bokar Rinpoche (ClearPoint Press)\nattended one 
 of our 10-day introductory courses or equivalent.

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