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Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
November 30 - December 2nd, 2007
Palyul Ling Retreat Center - McDonough, NY

Bodhicharyavatara

A Guide to the BODHISATTVA’S WAY OF LIFE Part II- Chapter 9th Wisdom

Composed in the eighth century by Indian Bodhisattva Santideva at Nalanda University, it is the most widely practiced throughout Buddhist communities. It has ten chapters dedicated to the development of an enlightened mind through the six perfections.

Chapter one: the benefits of the wish to reach full enlightenment for others
Chapter two: purifying bad deeds
Chapter three: adopting the spirit of enlightenment
Chapter four: using conscientiousness
Chapter five: guarding awareness
Chapter six: the practice of not getting angry
Chapter seven: the practice of joyous effort
Chapter eight: the practice of meditative concentration
Chapter nine: wisdom
Chapter ten: dedication

His Holiness commented in Taipei about the importance of this text because it teaches Bodhichitta ; which is a wish fulfilling gem to reach enlightenment.

Khenchen will be teaching Chapter nine: wisdom which is mainly the explanation on the emptiness nature.

Dana: The teachings are considered priceless, and the teachers offer them freely. It is traditional to make an offering at the conclusion of the teaching. A white scarf (kata) with a dana (generosity) is usually presented to the Rinpoche.

Sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Full sponsorship at $250 or partial sponsorship at at $150 will be recognized at the end of the retreat.

Kindly contact us to let us know that you will be a sponsor of this program. Thank you!

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Registration Form

DATE

Nov. 30th (Friday) - Dec. 2nd (Sunday).

Check in on the 30th after 3 pm and check out in the evening of the 2nd.

Retreat starts from the morning of the 1st and ends at the afternoon of the 2nd.

FEE

Retreat Fee (Including room and food): $230/single room, $180/double occupancy and $100/off-site with lunch.

$40 per person per day is offered to the retreat center, rest of the money will be used to cover Khenchen's traveling expense and to make the final offerings to the lamas.

Items to bring: warm blanket, towel, toiletry.

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           $230 for Single Room
           $180 for Double Occupancy- I shall room with

           $100 for Off-Site with Lunch

           Please contact us for the retreat fee if you are ordained.

Sponsorship

          I like to be a Partial Sponsor $150

          I like to be a Full Sponsor $250

Please select payment method (U.S. dollars):

           Check

           Money Order
                  Make check or money order payable to Longchenpa Institute
                        Mail to 17 Vincent St, Binghamton, NY 13905

           Credit Card-Please pay on-line (submit form first before you pay)

ROTA

             cooking

          Set up serving utensil and cleaning dinning tables after meals.

           Dishwashing

           Bathroom cleaning

FOOD
Dinner will be served on the 6th and ending with lunch on the 9th.

              Vegetarian-

              Allergy- other allergy please let the kitchen knows.

Direction and Transportation

Detailed directions please check http://retreat.palyul.org.The center is located in Smithville Flats near Greene, NY. Take the Chenango Bridge exit from I-81 North to Rte 12 North. Rte 12 to 41 North; 41 North to 2 North to 220 North. Look for the sign on the left.

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