Dzogchen Instructions on the Golden Essence
With Chaphur Rinpoche
July 25 – 30, 2017
Teaching Topic
Drenpa Namkha gave the first Dzogchen oral transmission of the instructions on the Golden Essence (Dzogchen Serdam) to his disciple Shensye Lhaje in the 8th century. Since that time it has been closely guarded as one of the most important Bön Dzogchen teachings, and has only been transmitted to a select group of practitioners.
The teaching gives clear instructions on how to conduct one’s life from the view of Dzogchen – a boundless mind which is clear, powerful and contains full enlightenment within its scope. As Drenpa Namkha said, “Whoever is connected with this instruction, having understood as consciousness the sound light and rays and realized the empty-essence of the nature of mind, may you be primordially awakened in space (dbyings) of the nature of Bon.”
We at Gyalshen Institute feel most fortunate that Chaphur Rinpoche will impart these precious instructions, which are rarely taught in the west. It is our wish that the blessing inherent in receiving this teaching is open to all. Everyone is welcome to join us for this summer’s teaching and retreat.
Schedule
July 25
5:00pm – Arrival
6:00pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Introduction and teaching
July 26 -29
7:00-8:00am TsaLung, Keksel, Tekcho (at the park)
8:00-8:30am Sang and Chutor
8:30-9:30am Breakfast
9:30-11:00am teaching
11:00-11:30am tea break
11:30-12:30pm Serdam transmission and meditation
12:30-2:00pm lunch
2:00-3:30pm teaching
3:30-4:00pm tea break
4:00-5:00pm Serdam transmission and meditation
5:00-6:00pm Thodgal practice (at the park)
6:00-8:00pm dinner and rest
8:00-8:45pm Sur offering and Chod.
July 30
7:00-8:00am TsaLung, Keksel, Tekcho (at the park)
8:00-8:30am Sang and Chutor
8:30-9:30am Breakfast
9:30-11:00am teaching
11:00-11:30am tea break
11:30-12pm Tsök Offering
12:00-12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm – Departure
12:30-2:00pm clean up rooms and the hall.
Location
Please plan to join us for the first annual Gyalshen Residential Summer Retreat. Take this opportunity to dive deeply into the Bön spiritual tradition while enjoying the profound sense of community possible in a residential five day retreat. The San Francisco Theological Seminary located in San Anselmo, California is a perfect spot for us to be together in the presence of Chaphur Rinpoche as our teacher and guide.
Surrounded by redwood trees, Susanna Baird Hall Retreat Center offers an ideal peaceful setting for your stay. This two-story building features 28 double-occupancy rooms, each furnished with two twin beds, a desk and AC/heating unit. The hall boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, communal dining hall and large lounge
area large. Wireless internet is available in all common areas while wired high-speed internet is available in all guest rooms. Dormitory-style private showers and men’s/women’s public restrooms are located on each floor. Susanna Baird Hall’s ample parking and close proximity to downtown San Anselmo allows one all the comforts of home, yet the ambience of surrounding redwoods in a quiet peaceful setting.
Susanna Baird Hall & Retreat Center
30 Waverly Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Google Map link: ☛San Francisco Theological Seminary
Registration fees include lodging in a shared room as describe above. Please let us know the name of another registrant that you have agreed to room with, otherwise we will assign rooms according to gender. There may be a very limited number of rooms that can be assigned as a private room at a higher rate.
For Retreat Questions (including accommodations): email info@gyalshen.org
Registration
To Register:
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Late Registration – $575, paid in full by July 25, 2017
80% refundable before 30 days of the retreat
100% non-refundable within 30 days of the retreat
