Venerable Traga Rinpoche

Trekcho/Thogal Dzogchen Fruition Teachings

Vajrasattva Enlightened Mind Empowerment

Yangzab Amitayus Long Life Empowerment

Great Yangzab Dzogchen Transmission

December 10-20, 2009
Bristol, Vermont

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Retreat Schedule  - To see online go to www.ddcv.com

Thursday, December 10
Enlightened Mind Vajrasattva Empowerment

Traga Rinpoche will be bestowing this empowerment which comes from a cycle
of teachings transmitted and hidden by the master Padmasambhava and then
later revealed by Terdag Lingpa, the founder of the great Mindroling
Tradition. This cycle of instructions, known as the Enlightened Mind Sadhana
of Vajrasattva, is both extensive and profound. It covers the entire scope
of the path from the preliminaries, generation stage, completion stage with
characteristics, the path of method, up through the practices of Trekcho
(cutting through) and Thogal (direct crossing). This empowerment of
Vajrasattva serves as a gateway to this incredible cycle of teachings.
Recognizing the importance of this empowerment, Jamgvn Kongtr|l placed it as
the first empowerment in the 1,700 empowerments of the Precious Treasury of
Hidden Teachings (rin chen gter mdzod). It is a particularly meaningful
opportunity to receive this empowerment from Traga Rinpoche, who personally
practiced the Enlightened Mind Sadhana of Vajrasattva in retreat.

Time: 7 PM
Sug. Don. $30
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

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Friday, December 11
Trekcho Teachings from the Zabmo Yangtig:
Introducing the Uncontrived Ground As It Is

Traga Rinpoche will be giving Dzogchen instructions based on the text
entitled the Stages of Introducing the Uncontrived Ground As It Is. These
instructions come from the Zabmo Yangtig or Innermost Essence of the
Profound cycle of instructions by foremost Tibetan Dzogchen master
Longchenpa. The Zabmo Yangtig is one part of the famous Nyingthig Yabzhi.
The text that Traga Rinpoche will be teaching from introduces one to evenly
resting in the uncontrived unborn ground of primordial purity. It gives
practical instructions on how to genuinely experience the nature of mind,
how to effortlessly rest in the primordial wisdom of the dharmakaya, and
vividly experience the ultimate way of abiding. There are also pith
instructions that introduce naked awareness within the context of all
experiences. Finally, there are instructions on how to guard the state of
non-distraction. In the context of these instructions, Traga Rinpoche will
instruct practitioners on how they may directly introduce themselves to the
nature of mind or primordial wisdom awareness and sustain it. These
instructions are very clear and precise and explain the very essence of the
practice of cutting through, or trekcho.
Time: 1:30-4:30 & 6:30-9 PM
Sug. Don. $60
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol VT

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Saturday-Wednesday, December 12-16
Yangzab Trekcho/Thogal:Pith Instruction Fruition Retreat

Traga Rinpoche will be continuing his teachings on Clearly Revealing
Primordial Wisdom composed by Patr|l Namkha Jigme. Namkha Jigme was one of
the sons of the famous D|djom Lingpa and was also regarded as the direct
incarnation of Patr|l Rinpoche. The text is an extensive commentary on the
The Completion of All Primordial Wisdom by Padmasambhava as revealed by the
great Drigung Rinchen Ph|ntshog (1509-1557). This rare commentary elucidates
the Dzogchen teachings of Khorde Rushen (Differentiating Samsara and
Nirvana), Trekcho (Cutting Through), and Thogal (Direct Crossing) in great
length with skillful detail. Traga Rinpoche will be giving teachings on the
final sections of this text. These explain how the practice of Trekcho and
Thogal lead to the fruition of Buddhahood, which cannot be intellectually
grasped or fathomed. These teachings are extremely profound in that they
point out for the practitioner the true goal of enlightenment that is
ultimately found in the essence of one's own mindstream and in the essence
of all appearing phenomena. The fruition of Dzogchen practice is realized
when all expectations and fears are severed once and for all, as one fully
realizes all inner and outer phenomena to be the energy of awareness arising
as the magical display of the enlightened bodies or kayas of Buddhahood. For
the highest level of practitioners with the greatest diligence, in this life
or at the time of death, even their physical bodies dissolve into a mass of
light as they attain what is known as the rainbow body. Traga Rinpoche will
also be imparting the essential pith instructions upon the Dzogchen
practices of trekcho and thogal, how to avoid obstacles along the path, how
to maintain awareness at all times, and how to really gain genuine
experience and realization through practice.

Time: 9:30-12 and 2:30-5 PM all days
Sug. Don. $250 or $60 per day
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

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Thursday, December 17
Yangzab Amitayus Long Life Empoerment

Traga Rinpoche will be bestowing the long life Amitayus Empowerment form the
Extremely Profound Intention of the Sublime Dharma transmitted by Guru
Padmasambhava discovered by Drigung Rinchen Phuntsog. This particular
Amitayus empowerment is unique in that it introduces one to the outer,
inner, and secret aspects of immortality. One is introduced to the true
immortal vajra body essence of one's own present form together with the male
and female Buddhas of the five families abiding in the five cakras. This
empowerment also serves as the gateway to the three aspects long life
practice associated with this empowerment. There is an outer practice
whereby one does the meditation and recitation of the Buddha Amitayus. There
is an inner practice where one works with the sutle energies of prana in
order to attain immortality and tame one's mind. Finally, there is the
secret practice, wherein one utilizes the skillful means of union with a
consort to attain common accomplishments such as immortality and the ability
to perform the enlightened activites as well as the supreme accomplishment
of Buddhahood.

Time: 9:30-Noon
Sug. Don. $30
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

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Saturday-Sunday, December 19-20
Great Yangzab DzogchenTransmission:Clearly Revealing Primordial Wisdom

Traga Rinpoche will be giving the vast reading transmission of the entire
commentary entitled Clearly Revealing Primordial Wisdom composed by Patr|l
Namkha Jigme. Namkha Jigme was one of the sons of the famous D|djom Lingpa
and was also regarded as the direct incarnation of Patr|l Rinpoche. The text
is an extensive commentary on the The Completion of All Primordial Wisdom by
Padmasambhava as revealed by the great Drigung Rinchen Ph|ntshog
(1509-1557). This rare commentary elucidates the Dzogchen teachings of
Khorde Rushen (Differentiating Samsara and Nirvana), Trekcho (Cutting
Through), and Thogal (Direct Crossing) in great length with skillful detail.
This great reading transmission grants formal permission to study the entire
scope of this profound commentary on dzogchen. The reading transmissions
themselves have been passed from masters to disciples from Rinchen Ph|ntshog
and Namkha Jigme to the masters of this present day. It is said to be of
great benefit and blessing to receive such profound transmissions. This is
the first time in America that this entire rare transmission has been
publicly given.

Time: 10-12 & 3-5 PM Both Days
Sug. Don. $80
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

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Registration

For those attending the complete Retreat (12/10-20) the suggested donation
is $350. Fo individual parts of the retreat please see above for suggessted
donation.

To Register please email ddcv@...
Or call us at 802-453-3431
Work Study and Scholarships Available
No one turned away for financial reasons.
Updates on retreat at www.ddcv.com

If you are able to pre-register for these teachings that is very much
appreciated.

Registration checks should be made out to DDCV and sent to:

DDCV
PO Box 252
Bristol, VT 05443

You can also pay by Paypal. Our Paypal account is ddcv@...

To pay by credit card contact us at ddcv@...

The teachings location for all retreat events is:
2 Elm St. Bristol, VT 05443

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Housing and Transportation

Inexpensive community housing is available for $20 per night.
Other housing such as B & Bs can be found at www.ddcv.com under the retreat
housing link.

The nearest airport and train and bus stations is in Burlington VT.
We can arrange transportation for those arriving in Burlington to the
retreat location.
These will also be some car pools available from NYC and Boston as well as
probably Montreal.
Please contact us at ddcv@... or 802-453-3431 for community housing or
transportation.

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Venerable Traga Rinpoche - A Brief Biography

Rinpoche is an accomplished Dzogchen master, having received profound
teachings from some of the greatest masters of Tibetan Buddhism -- including
His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche, His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen
Jigme Phuntsog and many others. He has completed more than ten years of
retreat. From Garchen Rinpoche, Traga Rinpoche received teachings on all
Drikung Kagyu texts on regular Dharma service and practice, the five-fold
Mahamudra, the entire Dzogchen Yangzab teachings, and many profound pith
instructions. He then did his Dzogchen Yangzab retreat at Lho Miyel Gon
monastery. In early 1984, Traga Rinpoche received full gelong ordination
from the Nyingma master Khenpo Munsel, who gave him the detailed teachings
on Dzogchen Cutting Through the Resistance to Primordial Purity. Khenpo
Munsel gently looked at Traga Rinpoche and said, your karmic propensity is
to practice Dzogchen. I am your karmic lama. If you can meditate, you have
today found the way to liberation in one life. You will never find something
like this even if you went to look for it with your horse's hooves encased
in steel. Spend one year near me and meditate. For the next seven years, he
did retreat near Khenpo Munsel, and practiced Cutting Through, Passing Over,
and many other advanced practices. In 1998, Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche --
determined to make Traga Rinpoche's vast knowledge and profound experiential
understanding of the highest level of Dzogchen teachings accessible to as
many students as possible -- enthroned him as Lopon Rinpoche (Precious
Master), with lavish praise for his hard work and outstanding achievements.
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche selected Traga Rinpoche as the retreat master
and resident lama at the Garchen Buddhist Institute in Chino Valley,
Arizona, and asked his students to have full confidence in Traga Rinpoche,
just as, Garchen Rinpoche said, "I have full confidence in him."

Lho Ontul Rinpoche
Healing Retreat
November 19-23, 2009
Bristol, VT

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Retreat Schedule

Thursday, November 19
Public Healing Chod
Rinpoche will offering a Healing Chod practice to healing mental and
physical sicknesses, and to remove karmic obstacles to spiritual growth.
This ceremony is open to both Buddhist and non-Buddhists. No teachings to
receive, simply come and lie down, relax and receive the healing.
Time: 7 PM
Sug. Don. $25
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

Friday, November 20
Yangzab Demon Destroying King: Empowerment and Teachings
This practice is considered to be one of the most powerful and effective
practices in the Yangzab Treasure Teachings. It is a special form of the
Three Roots which includes Hayagriva, Troma Nagmo and Dharmakaya Guru
Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal. This practice can clear away outer, inner and
secret obstacles and obstructors which arise on the spiritual path.
Time: 10-12 & 2:30-5 PM
Sug. Don. $60
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol VT

Saturday, November 21
Yangzab Amulet of the Sun and Moon: Long Life Breathing Yoga
Teachings/Practice
This is a rare opportunity to receive the secret Long Life Yoga practice of
Guru Rinpoche and Mandarava. This is a profound yet not difficult to
practice Long Life Yogic practice that works with the breath and
visualization. Rinpoche will give the pith instructions for this practice
and then there will be practice sessions as well as an opportunity for
questions.
Time: 10-12 $ 2:30-4:30 PM
Sug. Don. $60
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

Vajravidarana Purification Ceremony
This is a profound purification ceremony and blessing which purifies all
kinds of negativities and contamination which bring about sickness of body,
mind and spirit. This is open to Buddhists and non-Buddhists.
Time: 7 PM
Sug. Don. $25
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

Sunday, November 22
Phowa - Swift Path to Dewachen
Transference of Consciousness
Teachings and Practice
This is a concise and easy to practice phowa or Transference of
consciousness practice which can bring one to Dewachen, the pureland of
Buddha Amitabha at the time of death. This Phowa can also be practiced for
other beings at the time of their death. Rinpoche with give the pith
instructions as well as lead us in this profound
and vastly beneficial practice.
Time: 10-12 & 2:30-5 PM
Sug. Don. $60
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

Monday, November 23
Guru Rinpoche Activity Empowerment
Practice and Feast Offering
Rinpoche will give the empowerment for the vere special Guru Yoga of
Padmasambhava, The Guide to the Fortunate, which includes special activity
sections for Healing, Wealth and Increasing, Long Life and Wrathful
activitys to overcome war and the aggression of degenerate times such as the
present. This is a special treasure teaching of Lho Nuden Dorje. In the
afternoon we will engage in the practice with Rinpoche and conlude with a
Tsok or Feast offering.
Time: 10-12 & 2:30-5 PM
Sug. Don. $60
Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT

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Registration

For those attending the complete Retreat (11/19-23) the suggested donation
is $250.

To Register please email  ddcv@...
  Or call us at 802-453-3431
Work Study and Scholarships Available
No one turned away for financial reasons.

If you are able to pre-register for these teachings
that is very much appreciated.

Registration checks should be made out
to DDCV and sent to:
DDCV
PO Box 252
Bristol, VT 05443

You can also pay by Paypal.
Our Paypal account is ddcv@...
Please contact us if you wish to use a credit card.

All teachings will be held at 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT 05443

More info can be found at www.ddcv.com

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Community Housing
Inexpensive housing is available for $20 per night. Please contact us at
ddcv@... if you need housing.

Other housing such as B&B's can be found on our web page www.ddcv.com under
the retreat housing link.

***

Airport, Bus and Train Pickups
We can arrange pickups for those coming in to Burlington, VT by Bus, Plane
or train.

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Lho Ontul Rinpoche - A Brief Biography
Lho Ontul Rinpoche  is a master of both the Drikung Kagyu and Nyingma
lineages. The Drikung Kyabgon H. H.  Chetsang Rinpoche recognized Ontul
Rinpoche to be the emanation of Drog Ban Khiu Chung Lotsawa, one of the
twenty-five main disciples of Guru Rinpoche. In a previous incarnation,
Rinpoche was the older brother and one of the primary disciples of the great
Drikung Treasure Revealer Orgyen Nuden Dorje, thus receiving the name
"Ontul", meaning "older brother". In 1959 Rinpoche fled the Chinese
Communist occupation of Tibet to India. In India the Drikung Khandro Nini
Rinpoche cared for and taught Ontul Rinpoche as well as introducing Rinpoche
to his root lama, Ven. Khenpo Thubten, a great Nyingmapa teacher, from whom
Rinpoche  received extensive instruction on the Longchen Nyingthig. Rinpoche
also received Mahamudra and Dzogchen teachings from Dudjom Rinpoche,  Khunu
Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, 3rd Kalu Rinpoche, Yogi
Khyunga Rinpoche and others. Ontul Rinpoche received the Yangzab treasure
teachings from H.E. Chvje Togden Rinpoche, the 8th Garchen Rinpoche, and
Khenpo Konchog Ngedon. With the blessing of H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang
Rinpoche, Ontul Rinpoche travels the world transmitting the Drikung Dzogchen
treasure teachings.  Rinpoche is known for his warmth, humor, penetrating
wisdom, and vast bodhicitta.

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E-Vam Institute is pleased to announce

 LAMA TSERING WANGDU

one-day teaching on Chod in NYC

Thursday October 1^st

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

H. E. Lama Tsering Wangdu will give a special one-day teaching on Chod at E-Vam Institute in Manhattan. The day will include both teachings and chod practice instructions. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche has agreed to translate for Lama Wangdu so that these profound teachings can presented properly in English.

Lama Tsering Wangdu is a holder of the lineages of Chod and the Shije teaching of Padampa Sangye and the author of One Hundred Thousand Rays of the Sun: The Sublime Life and Teaching of a Chod Master. His years of living the traditional lifestyle of a wandering yogi in modern-day Tibet and his depth of experience in acetic Buddhist practices promise to make this teaching a rare and excellent opportunity for anyone interested in Chod.

E-Vam Institute

1455 Lexington Avenue, Apt 2B

(on 94^th Street)

New York, New York

Mipham's Beacon of Certainty

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

September 25-27, 2009

Rinpoche will continue with his commentary on Ju Mipham's seminal Madhyamaka text, The Beacon of Certainty. One of the most widely studied and popular works in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions, The Beacon of Certainty presents the Dzogchen view of emptiness. This weekend program will cover topic three of the Beacon, which discusses the correct way to approach meditation practice.

This program will be held at E-Vam Buddhist Institute, Traleg Rinpoche's seat in Chatham, upstate New York. Each topic is self-contained and self-explanatory so there is no pre-requisite for having attended the previous two topics of this text.

Schedule:

Fri: 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Sat & Sun: 10.30am-12.00 & 3.30pm-5.00pm

Accommodation is available at E-Vam Institute

For bookings call the E-Vam office on (518) 392-6900 or email office@...

E-Vam Buddhist Institute

171 Water Street

Chatham (town of Ghent), NY 12037

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Mipham's Beacon of Certainty

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

September 25-27, 2009

Rinpoche will continue with his commentary on Ju Mipham's seminal Madhyamaka text, The Beacon of Certainty. One of the most widely studied and popular works in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions, The Beacon of Certainty presents the Dzogchen view of emptiness. This weekend program will cover topic three of the Beacon, which discusses the correct way to approach meditation practice.

This program will be held at E-Vam Buddhist Institute, Traleg Rinpoche's seat in Chatham, upstate New York. Each topic is self-contained and self-explanatory so there is no pre-requisite for having attended the previous two topics of this text.

Schedule:

Fri: 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Sat & Sun: 10.30am-12.00 & 3.30pm-5.00pm

Accommodation is available at E-Vam Institute

For bookings call the E-Vam office on (518) 392-6900 or email office@...

E-Vam Buddhist Institute

171 Water Street

Chatham (town of Ghent), NY 12037

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

Mindfulness & Cognitive Therapy

NEW YORK CITY

Traleg Kyabgon will compare the Buddhist understanding of mindfulness practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches to working with the mind. Rinpoche's erudition and thorough understanding of Western attitudes and cultures make for a stimulating and innovative contemplation on how best to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Where:

1455 Lexington Avenue

(on 94th Street)

New York, NY

When:

September 11-12

Program schedule:

Friday: 7.00-9.00pm

General introduction

Saturday: 10.30am-12.00 & 3.30-5.00pm

More detailed examination of the Buddhist approach to mindfulness practice and the western approach to cognitive behavioral therapy.

For bookings, call the E-Vam office on (518) 392-6900 or email office@...

For further details on E-Vam Institute and the activities of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, please go to our website at www.evam.org You can also join our mailing list by going to the Contact Us page

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Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

Mindfulness & Cognitive Therapy

NEW YORK CITY

Traleg Kyabgon will compare the Buddhist understanding of mindfulness practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches to working with the mind. Rinpoche's erudition and thorough understanding of Western attitudes and cultures make for a stimulating and innovative contemplation on how best to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Where:

1455 Lexington Avenue

(on 94th Street)

New York, NY

When:

September 11-12

Program schedule:

Friday: 7.00-9.00pm

General introduction

Saturday: 10.30am-12.00 & 3.30-5.00pm

More detailed examination of the Buddhist approach to mindfulness practice and the western approach to cognitive behavioral therapy.

For bookings, call the E-Vam office on (518) 392-6900 or email office@...

For further details on E-Vam Institute and the activities of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, please go to our website at www.evam.org You can also join our mailing list by going to the Contact Us page

Drupon Rinchen Dorje
Bliss Dakini Retreat

Kurukulle Empowerment
Dream Yoga Practice Instructions
Vajrayogini Empowerment & Teachings

September 10-14, 2009
Bristol, Vermont

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Bliss Dakini Retreat Schedule

Thursday, September 10
Kurukulle Empowerment

Drubpon Rinchen Dorje will be giving the Kurukulla empowerment as arranged
by the great Drigung Kagyu master Rigdzin Chvkyi Dragpa. Kurukulla is a
goddess who embodies the enlightened attractive magnetizing activity of all
the Buddhas. Through the practice of the magnetizing goddess it is said that
one may magnetize all beings, sowing love, desire, and devotion in their
hearts. It is also taught that through the practice of Kurukulla one can
realize the true meaning of ultimate desire, the inseparable union of bliss
and emptiness.
Time: 7 PM
Sug. Don. $30

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Friday, September 11
Dream Yoga Practice Instructions

Drubpon Rinchen Dorje will be giving detailed instructions on the practice
of dream yoga. He will be teaching from the Exquisite Words of Lord Naropa:
A Clear Explanation for Practicing the Instructions of the Profound Path of
the Six Dharmas of Naropa by Rigdzin Chvkyi Dragpa. These instructions
explain the practices of recognizing dreams, emanating in dreams,
transforming dreams, abandoning fear in dreams, training in illusions,
training in pure realms, mixing with the appearances of the daytime, and
ultimately training in the suchness or ultimate nature of dreams. The
practice of dream yoga in this context teaches one how to utilize the path
of the throat chakra in order to gain mastery over the dream state. It is
taught that if one gains mastery over dreams it is a sign that one will also
have mastery over the bardo, the state between death and rebirth. Thus, the
practice of dream yoga is explained to be extremely important.
Time: 2:30-5 & 7-9 PM
Sug. Don. $60

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Saturday-Monday, September 12-14
Vajrayogini Empowerment & Teachings

Drubpon Rinchen Dorje will be bestowing the empowerment of the Vajrayogini
of the Two Truths. This particular empowerment of Vajrayogini in the Drigung
Kagy| lineage comes from a unique tradition. It combines two different
lineages of the Vajrayogini which arose in ancient India. One stream of the
lineage originates with the Dakini Princess Lakshminkara, the sister of King
Indrabhuti. She is regarded as a direct manifestation of Vajrayogini
herself. This tradition became what was renowned in Tibet as the Chal
tradition of Vajrayogini. The second tradition comes from the mahasiddha
Tilopa. He is regarded as a direct manifestation of Chakrasamvara. This
tradition became what was renowned in Tibet as the Hearing Lineage of
Vajrayogini. These two streams merged within the Drigung Kagyu lineage and
have been transmitted as such for centuries.

Drubpon will then be giving teachings from a vast commentary and sadhana on
Vajrayogini entitled the Sea of Blessings of the Great Secret. This
commentary was composed at the end of the 19th century by the famous retreat
master of Drigung Thil known by the name of Kvnchog Chvkyab. In this
detailed commentary many of the subtle aspects of Vajrayogini practice are
explained. The commentary further elucidates the underlying ultimate meaning
of Vajrayogini, the divine metaphors embodied in her form, and contains pith
instructions on how to undertake her practice. This is a special opportunity
to receive such precious teachings from a retreat master who has practiced
these very instructions.
Time: 10-12 & 2:30-5 PM All Days
Sug. Don. $150


Teaching Location for all events
2 Elm St. Bristol, VT 05443

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Registration
The Sugested Donation  for the complete retreat (9/10-14) is $200.
Those coming for individual parts of retreat please see prices above.
To Register please email ddcv@...
or call  802-453-3431
Work Study and Scholarships Available
No one turned away for financial reasons.

Advance registrations are always appreciated.
Checks can be made out to DDCV and sent to:
DDCV
PO Box 252
Bristol, VT 05443

You can also pay in advance by Paypal.
Our Paypal account is ddcv@...

We can now also accept credit cards. Please contact us directly if you wish
to pay by credit card.

More info soon to be posted at www.ddcv.com

***

Community Housing
Inexpensive housing is available for $20 per night. Please contact us at
ddcv@... if you need housing.

Other housing such as B&B's can be found on our web page www.ddcv.com under
the retreat housing link.

***

Airport, Bus and Train Pickups
We can arrange pickups for those coming in to Burlington, VT by Bus, Plane
or train.

***


Drupon Rinchen Dorje Bio

Having great altruistic motivation for virtuous deeds from early childhood
in 1984 he entered Tana Monastery, receiving his vows as a novice (getsul)
monk from Tulku Nyendrak Gyaltsen Rinpoche. While helping with the
reconstruction of the Monastery, he received teachings on the Fivefold Path
of Mahamudra and Kunsang Lama's Words of Profound Instruction, Dzogchen's
Great Completion Parting from Samsara and Nirvana, Pointing Out the Nature
of Mind, and other teachings from Tulku Nyendrak Gyaltsen Rinpoche. Rinpoche
has also received Chakrasamvara according to Drilbupa, including the
empowerment, scriptural transmission, and pith instructions from Tulku
Thogme Rinpoche.

On his way to India he made a pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash.
Tibetan Buddhists call the mountain Kang Rimpoche, the 'Precious One of
Glacial Snow', and regard it as the dwelling place of Demchog (also known as
Chakrasamvara) and his consort, Dorje Phagmo. In exile Drupon Dorje joined
the Drikung Kagyu Institute in 1993, and has received instruction in
philosophy, Gongchig, Theckchen Tenying, Dhagpo Thargyan, and Uttaratantra
from Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen and other profound teachers of the Lineage.
In 1995 Drupon Dorje received full ordination (gelong) vows from His
Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, and in the same year
accomplished the ngondro practices of Mahamudra and the grand mantra
recitation of Chakrasamvara. In 1996, he received initiation into the
Profound Path of the Six Yogas of Naropa.
Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche has completed two (2) three-year retreat
courses, one at Almora and one at Lachi, holy retreat place of the great
yogi, Milarepa.
He has received profound instructions too numerous to mention during these
retreats.

In 2005, he received the five-deities Hevajra according to Marpa's tradition
of empowerment, transmission and instructions from His Holiness the Drikung
Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, and in 2006 he completed the grand mantra
recitation of glorious Hevajra's fire puja at the Almora retreat center.
Hence for his accomplishments he was awarded the title, Drupon, meaning
"Retreat Master."

Currently, Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche is the Resident Lama for both the
Drikung Kagyu Dharma Circle - Madison, Wisconsin and their sister sangha,
Chicago Ratna Shri. Drupon Rinchen Dorje will also be the retreat master for
the three year retreat that will be begining at the Garchen Institute in
January 2010.

As i was sorting pending messages for the group, I hit wrong button and 25 spam
messages got sent in to the list. Sorry about that everyone.

Hello friends,

If you'd like to have some active, relaxed discussions with newcomers and
practitioners from other Buddhist traditions as well as Tibetan Buddhism, you
can also join here:

http://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries.com/

The format isn't like Yahoo groups.You can't post or reply to messages by
e-mail, you have to log in to the website and post in the forums there.

Be well and happy.

Kind regards,

          CS

Dear All

INVITATION.

VAJRA GURU THONDUP(INVOCATION OF VAJRA GURU MANTRA FOR 100 MILLION TIMES)

WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM ALL DEVOTEES THAT, THE VAJRA GURU THONDUP (RECITATION
OF VAJRA GURU MANTRA FOR 100 MILLION TIMES) IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD FROM 22ND
SEPTEMBER 2009 TO 4TH OCTOBER 2009 AT THE 135 ft. STATUE OF GURU PADMASAMBHAVA
(GURU RINPOCHE) AT SAMDRUPTSE HILL, NAMCHI, SOUTH SIKKIM, INDIA.

THIS YEAR THE CEREMONY WILL BE PRESIDED BY VEN.YANGTHANG RINPOCHE.

WE EXTEND OUR WARMEST INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD FOR
TAKING PART IN THIS ALL IMPORTANT CEREMONY.

FREE BOARDING AND LODGING FACILITIES AVAILABLE.

DEVOTEES ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR BED ROLLS. SINCE THE TEMPERATIRE
NORMALLY REMAINS LOW IN THE HILL, WARM CLOTHS ARE RECOMMENDED. (Ceremony may be
extended for a day or two, if in case the recitation quantity is not completed
within the scheduled time)

Intimation of participation, if provided in advance at the following address
shall help us in organising the ceremony in more convenient way.
pwangdi1@...               surainmoktan@...

Devotees from outside India are required to obtain "Inner Line Permit" to enter
Sikkim. It is available at the following points;

Sikkim Nationalised Transport Office,
Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri, West Bengal, India.

"OM AH HUN VAJRA GURU PADMA SINDHI HUNG"

NEW RELEASES

Mahamudra: Mind at Ease

A 5-disk DVD of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's teachings on Mahamudra based on his book Mind at Ease has just been released by KKI (Karma Kagyu Institute).

You can order this comprehensive DVD on Mahamudra from www.evam.org or by calling (518) 392-6900 or directly from the distributor at Namse Bangdzo Bookstore.

Dream Yoga

This 5-disk DVD on the yoga of dreams is a series of refreshing and comprehensive teachings given by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche at his Auckland center in New Zealand. The DVDs have been reformatted to meet US playing standards (NTSC). You can also order the DVD directly from Nyima Tashi in Auckland (PAL) at www.nyima-tashi.org.nz

Amrita of Eloquence

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's biography, a KTD Publication written by Lama Karma Drodul, is also available at www.evam.org or from the distributor at Namse Bangdzo Bookstore.

Hi,

I am also new and especially interested in meditation practice. I want to stop
my "internal dialogue". Any recommendations?

Light to all,

Peter


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> hello
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> i am also new to the practice and study of Buddhism.. I am from the Rochester
Ny area.... I would very much like to find a sangh in my area. Any information
would be appreciated..
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> ziggy
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