Retreat Location: TSL and Various other locations.

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or TSL ((719)-836-2324)

Schedule:TBA

Description:

This retreat will continue our study of the very inspiring Dhammapada text, which covers teachings on morals and mindfulness and finding ones way out of suffering to obtain happiness.

The Dhammapada is one of the most popular and revered texts in Buddhism. In the words of the Buddha himself, orally transmitted by his students and collected in 423 short verses, it captures the essence of Buddhist teaching. Compiled in the third century BCE, the text is part of the Pali Canon, the Sutta-pitaka (collections of sermons) of the Tripitaka and can he found in the Khuddaka Nikayan (collection of little texts).

A donation of $40/single or $60/couple is suggested

Retreat Location: 307 Arthur’s Court, Fairplay, Colorado

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

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Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915

Retreat Schedule: Friday – Prayers and Aspirations 5-6 PM, and community dinner
Saturday & Sunday- Registration starting at 9:00 AM, retreat start at 10 AM
Monday – Thursday – Detailed schedule to be provided

Description:

The Ruby Road is none other than the path to enlightenment. The late Very Venerable Taungpulu Tawya Sayadaw of Upper Burma taught that the process of enlightenment is like walking along a road on a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, lightning flashes and in the palm of your hand a precious ruby you are carrying becomes visible. In the realm of meditation practice, it is the occurence of a ‘flash of insight’ and represents the mind which dwells in the darkness of ignorance suddenly being lifted to freedom through the realization of the precious Jewel of the Dharma. In the Theravada tradition of the Four Stages of Sainthood, the lightning flashes four times for the Four Stages: Streamwinner, Once Returner, Never Returner, and Arahat. In the Abhidhamma teachings, moving from ignorance to freedom is the greatest healing there is.

This retreat will combine the teachings of the Abhidhamma with practice sessions conducted in the satipatthana-vipassana tradition.

A donation of $400/single or $700/couple is suggested

A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested for the weekend

Retreat Location: TSL

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or TSL ((719)-836-2324)

Schedule: TBD

Description:
This will be a good time to get in some intensive practice time in meditation, sadhana and prayers.

A donation of $50/single or $75/couple is suggested

Retreat Dates: March 30-Apr 1, 2012

Retreat Location: Riverwalk Hall in downtown Edwards

DIRECTIONS: Edwards Exit #163 on I-70, RIGHT turn at bottom of off ramp if eastbound or follow the roundabouts to the south if westbound. Go passed Shell Station on your left, passed the rest area and take the next left into Riverwalk area (just before the traffic light). Park anywhere around the Riverwalk Inn on your left. To reach Riverwalk Hall, go to the next building east and enter through the main entrance between the Main Street Grill and Juniper Restaurant. Go up to the second floor and all the way down the hall to your left.

Movie goers, Exit I-70 number 163 into Edwards, RIGHT turn at bottom of off ramp if eastbound or follow the roundabouts to the south if westbound, Shell Station will be on your left, go around the roundabout (after the Shell Station) in the left lane & turn right onto Miller Ranch Road, follow Miller Ranch Road approx .2 mile and Battle Mtn. High School is on the left.

Accommodations: Free lodging with local sangha members can generally be arranged in advance by calling Ben at 970.390.9299.

Contact: Ben Gaylord 970.390.9299

Retreat Schedule:
Saturday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:00
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:00

Retreat Topic:

The Tibetan term Bardo refers to the “intermediate stage” in the Buddhist view of life and death. While Bardo is most commonly understood to mean the time between an individual’s death and next life, the term can also refer to other types of interim stages or transitions. Indo-Tibetan Buddhist traditions speak of Bardo as comprised of either four or six stages.

This retreat will examine these stages and their respective implication for a serene death and rebirth. Participants will be introduced to a special meditation practice that will deepen their understanding of the Bardo stages. The great Tibetan master Milarepa, a proponent of these meditation practices, said that the function of a student of Buddhadharma is to live like a yogi and to die like a yogi.

Friday – March 30th 7PM – Buddhist Film Series – “Enlightenment Guaranteed “
Location: Battle Mtn High School in Edwards – enter school at Door 5

Noted German filmmaker Doris Dorrie directs this heartwarming, funny and deeply human story about two very different brothers, who embark on an adventure to Japan to study at a Zen Monastery. As they bumble along from their mundane lives in Germany to the beautiful Noto Peninsula, we are reminded that it is not always obvious where a spiritual path may take you, but the journey can be very enlightening.

A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested

Retreat Dates: Feb 24-26, 2011

Retreat Location: 28632 Western Ct., Evergreen CO

Driving Directions:Link to Google Map

Accommodations: Space is available with various sangha members. Please contact Steve if you need a place to stay.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915

Retreat Schedule:
Friday: Film festival in Edwards – video Q&A with Ven. Tenzin after the movie
Saturday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat starts at 10:00 AM
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat starts at 10:00 AM – Losar celebration at lunch time.

Description: 

Genuine mindfulness isn’t about walking slowly or making chewing broccoli a project. And, it’s not just the currently popular notion of trying to pay attention. Buddhism has a long history and tradition of mindfulness practices. Central to the Pali tradition are the 10 objects of mindfulness. The use of these meditation objects, such as the Buddha, generosity and peace, not only help keep you aware of your actions but help give your actions meaning and context. We will also explore the Kasina meditation objects ( earth, fire, blue etc.) which also help put mindfulness practices into context.

Come to this retreat and explore mindfulness practices with Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi. Modern notions of mindfulness are but a hollow echo of these originals.

A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested

Retreat Location: TSL

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or TSL ((719)-836-2324)

Schedule: TBD

Description:
We will be discussing “Stages Of Meditation” and practicing shamatha. Ven. Tenzin is planning on doing some teaching over the net from Indonesia. This will be a good time to get in some intensive practice time.

A donation of $50/single or $75/couple is suggested

Retreat Location: TSL and Various other locations.

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or TSL ((719)-836-2324)

Schedule: Saturday – Teaching 8AM-10AM MST, Meditation 11AM-Noon MST, Teaching Noon-2PM MST
Sunday – Sadhana 8AM MST

Description:

The Dhammapada is one of the most popular and revered texts in Buddhism. In the words of the Buddha himself, orally transmitted by his students and collected in 423 short verses, it captures the essence of Buddhist teaching. Compiled in the third century BCE, the text is part of the Pali Canon, the Sutta-pitaka (collections of sermons) of the Tripitaka and can he found in the Khuddaka Nikayan (collection of little texts).

The Dhammapada is a very inspiring text that covers moral teaching, teachings on mindfulness as well as on how to obtain happiness and find a way out of suffering.

A donation of $75/single or $125/couple is suggested

Retreat Dates: Oct 14-16, 2011

Retreat Location: TSL – 307 Arthur’s Court, Fairplay, Colorado

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

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Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915

Retreat Schedule: TBD

Description: This retreat will be an excellent opportunity for the sangha to review the text and practices from Nagarjuna’s text. Meditation instructions will be provided. New members are welcome to join.

A donation of $50/single or $80/couple is suggested

Retreat Dates: Dec 2-8, 2011

Retreat Location: TSL – 307 Arthur’s Court, Fairplay, Colorado

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

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Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915

Retreat Schedule: TBD

Description:
The Wheel of Sharp Weapons is perhaps the earliest and most celebrated text in the genre of mind-training (Lojong). Written by the great Indian yogi Dharmarakshita, one of Atisha’s main teachers, it focuses on the giving and taking (tonglen) method for overcoming the self-cherishing attitude and grasping for an impossible “true me.”

Tonglen is an advanced Mahayana method whereby we imagine taking on the sufferings of others and giving them happiness. Mahayana training in perfect altruism is seen as the means to achieve lasting happiness and peace for oneself and others, and Dharmarakshita’s Wheel as the supreme means to cut through our true enemies – self-grasping and self-cherishing.

“Effectively striking the heart of the foe,” the Wheel of Sharp Weapons provides essential tools for transforming suffering into happiness. This weeklong retreat will consist of teachings and meditation.

Recommended Text: Wheel of Sharp Weapons.

A donation of $400/single or $700/couple is suggested
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested for the weekend

Retreat Location: TSL and Various other locations.

Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd.  Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house.  As much as possible, people should car pool.

Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.

Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915 or TSL ((719)-836-2324)

Schedule:
Sat – Registration 9 AM, Teaching 11 – 1, 3-4:30, 5-6
Sunday – 10 AM till 1 PM

Description:

This retreat will be webcast from Chapman University. Click here for a link to the description.
If you are planning on going to CA for this retreat, you can contact Akiko at (wmorangeca@gmail.com) wmorangeca (at) gmail (dot) com about lodging and transportation.

A donation of $75/single or $125/couple is suggested