SELF-KNOWLEDGE: Find Freedom Through Connection

Discovering the Dharma II

A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT

Throughout the Discovering the Dharma cycle, H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche sets the foundation for Buddhist study. In this year’s program, he will address core Buddhist concepts, including karma, emptiness, dependent origination, and death and rebirth, all over five days of engaged learning and guided practice. Each session includes a robust period of Q&A, as well as a specially designed Tsa-Tue yoga practice and guided meditation. Each day also includes walking meditation, small group discussions, and time for personal practice. You will have full access to the recordings after the program.

ONLINE OPTION: To make the teachings more broadly available, Rinpoche is also offering this program via live-stream. Registration will be open soon. Please note that you must attend Discovering the Dharma I, II, and III in person to qualify for Discovering the Dharma IV.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Dependent Origination: Examine How All Things Are Connected and Conditional
Study one of the fundamental insights of Buddha: Everything exists in relation to other things. All things exist in a conditional state and in a continual process of change. This is a fundamental building block for developing greater insight, awareness and inner transformation.

Karma: Review the Law of Actions and Consequences
Introduce yourself to the non-theistic, rational, ethical system that teaches how intention—in physical actions, speech and thought—always leaves imprints that lead to consequences at a later time. Learn the facts about the law of cause and effect. Know how to reduce harmful acts and increase helpful acts. Find out ways to deal with life most effectively and take control of your future.

Death and Rebirth: Explore the Real Nature of Cyclical Existence
Understand the process of death and rebirth; what dies and what is reborn. Learn to recognize and fulfill your highest purpose in this life, and develop the skills to help yourself and others at death.

Meditation on Emptiness
The realization of emptiness is imperative to attain freedom and enlightenment. Learn analytical meditation, which helps break through the shell of our preexisting concepts and creates the right conditions to eventually experience emptiness. Familiarize yourself with stabilizing meditation and resolve the nature of mind as taught by Mahamudra teachers.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Intimate setting with personal access to Rinpoche
• Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
• Optional Refuge ceremony
• Shamatha and guided meditations
• Tsa-Tue yoga practice
• Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
• Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
• Extensive library of dharma books
• Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful walking paths, flora and fauna

OPEN TO ALL

There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for meditators at all levels and those simply interested in exploring the teachings. Although it is part of the Discovering the Dharma series,  the first three programs may be taken in any order.

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)