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Wangapeka School of Living Dharma 2007
Integration - an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007  Emphasising Personal Unfolding and Developing Skills for Helping Others Under the Direction of Tarchin Hearn "One's view of things is all embracing One's thoughts are in tune with every situation. All one's actions spring from this. This is our aspiration." *new* Schedule updated, and more Details of Retreats *new* Costs now available Page updated 21 August 2007 This page includes all the information currently available for 2007: Announcing the 2007 Program Themes for 2007 Study and Retreat Schedule for 2007 Important Considerations for All Potential Participants Costs Application For Attendance of Longer than Two Weeks Preparation Work for the 2007 School To be considered for a course or part of the School requires a completed Registration and appropriate deposit to be received at the Wangapeka (along with a signed Application Form for those attending for longer than two weeks). Forms are available from the Wangapeka, and in the pdf package and rtf form from this website (see below). All the information on this page plus the Registration Form is available here for download as a pdf package suitable for printing. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read and print pdf files, available free here. The package is also available by email from the Wangapeka. Please check this page for updates since 21 August 2007. It is also possible to obtain the information by reloading this page in a printfriendly version, ready for downloading and printing, and by downloading the Registration Form here, and Application Form here (both in rtf format) to complete the package. This information will be updated as new information comes available so check the website frequently. To be advised of major updates by email bulletin you can join the website mailing list. For further information please e-mail us at retreatcentre@wangapeka.org or phone 03-522-4221 or fax 03 522-4980 or write to The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre R.D.2 Wakefield Nelson 7096 New Zealand Announcing the 2007 Program  Integration -an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007 The Wangapeka School of Living Dharma provides an opportunity to study and practice non-sectarian buddhadharma in a residential situation. The school, which runs for five to six months of the year, draws on classical Buddhist practices of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana teachings. It weaves these together with science, humanities and fine arts. The curriculum blends outer and inner exploration, introduces a wide range of meditation skills, and investigates many paths of healing and awakening. In particular, it helps participants explore, in an experiential way, the profound interdependence of body, speech and mind, of self and other, of humankind and the rest of nature. In 2005, which was first year of the program, the emphasis was on awakening through exploring the interconnectedness of body and mind. In 2006, the emphasis was on communication and mind and the flowering of compassionate activity. This third year, 2007, will extend the first two and particularly focus on the exploration of mind and the integration of all the facets that compose our lives. A School of Living Dharma is an opportunity to both study the dharmas of living and to learn how to live the dharma rather than just intellectually thinking about it. Because of this, the way we engage in study and practice is just as important, if not more important than the subjects of study. With this in mind, the School aspires to: * nourish a well rounded sense of groundedness in nature and the world.Although the School of Living Dharma is conceived of as a multi-year program, each year will stand on its own so that people should gain great benefit in attending even if they did not do the preceding year. A certain amount of prior experience however will be needed to enter the program. If you have any questions about the suitability of your attending, please contact the Centre. For this third year, all participants are urged, if possible, to attend from the beginning even if they are unable to do the entire program. Teachers: The primary teacher and director for the 2007 program will be Tarchin Hearn. Sonia Moriceau, Mark Webber, Leander Kane, Robert Sinclair and others, yet to be announced, will contribute various segments. See the links for biographical details on the teachers for 2007. Study Program for 2007: The teaching and study schedule will be two tiered. There will be an on-going flow of exploration and study, called "Sangha Explorations", particularly for the long term students. This will be punctuated by shorter courses which will be open for anyone to participate in, depending on availability of accommodation. For more specific details please refer to the "Study and Retreat Schedule for 2007" and for a sense of the ongoing themes of exploration for the core group, "Themes for 2007 School of Living Dharma" [to top] Themes for 2007 School of Living Dharma I  ntegration -an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007 These are some potential themes for study and exploration in 2007. We will inevitably fine-tune the program, adding some things and deleting others. This list is just to give a general flavour of how it might go, especially for the long term students. The aspiration for the overall program is to give a comprehensive training in many forms of Buddhadharma especially Theravadin, Mahayana, Vajrayana and what we might call 'Experimental Eclectic'. The last part of the 2007 program will be a six week silent meditation retreat. The entire curriculum will be 'student based' in order to address the needs and interests of the students. With this in mind, the final flow of topics and the level of teaching and study will be adjusted at the time depending on who attends. These topics or themes are not in any order. Some will be given in the form of courses or retreats and some will be ongoing explorations for the residents. Liberation Through the Body (body awareness explorations) - with Leander Kane Prajnaparamita studies The Heart Sutra and different approaches to the understanding of 'Emptiness' (Sunyata) Cell Biology Nature studies Gentle, Firm, Vividly Awake; Flowering the Mind of Compassion - with Sonia Moriceau Stargroup Meditation Space Kasinas Vajrayogini and the Nature of Mind - with Mark Webber Mahamudra/Dzogchen Compassionate Activity in the World Demchog (the Union of Bliss and Emptiness) - whether this happens or not will depend on the experience of the attending students. The Colour of Mind: Seeing with your Heart (watercolour painting) - with Robert Sinclair The Way or Path of the Mystic Scientist Learning to support the best in each other; further explorations and deepenings of sangha, Classical Studies in Buddhism Pali, Sanskrit and Abhidhamma studies Students will be expected: * to engage in ongoing craft work,[to top] Study and Retreat Schedule for 2007  Integration -an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007 The teaching and study schedule will be two tiered. The "Sangha Explorations" are for the longer term residents of the program. These explorations will unfold in a spontaneous manner depending on who is present. See "Themes for 2007" for an idea of some of the Sangha Exploration topics. The titled courses and retreats are packets that stand somewhat on their own and people can participate in these without necessarily doing the other parts of the program. 2007 School Schedule (as of 20 May 2007) Changes and fine tunings of this schedule in terms of teachers, subjects, times and participation requirements are very likely, so please check here for the latest update. Details of some retreats follow the schedule, others will be posted as they become available. Please note that it is essential to arrive before the evening meal the night before the start of the longer retreats to allow registration and orientation to be completed before classes begin. The Centre will let you know when you should arrive.
Details of Retreats and Courses Please note that it is essential to arrive before the evening meal the night before the start of the longer retreats to allow registration and orientation to be completed before classes begin. The Centre will let you know when you should arrive. February 20 - March 1 Gentle, Firm and Vividly Awake: Flowering the Mind of Compassion - with Sonia Moriceau The Five Elements investigation can be seen as an added tool to self-awareness, teaching us how to read and understand our tendencies and characteristics. This healing work is powerful, practical and will open the possibility of looking deeply into our emotional and physical habit patterns , empowering us with the skilful means to rest in the instant present March 3 - 4 Inauguration of the Namgyal Sanctuary led by Tarchin Hearn Over that last two years we have been building a memorial for the Ven. Namgyal Rinpoché, whose teaching and vision have so inspired the unfolding of the Wangapeka Educational Trust. On the weekend of March 3 and 4 we will inaugurate the almost completed "Namgyal Sanctuary" It will be a weekend of teaching, remembering, meditating together and sharing. Both Saturday and Sunday mornings will begin at 9am. On Sunday morning Tarchin will give the empowerment of the Namgyal Sadhana. All are welcome. For further information and to register for attendance and accommodation please contact the Centre retreatcentre@wangapeka.org. For Tarchin's teaching schedule in 2007 see here. March 17 - 25 The Colour of Mind: Seeing with Your Heart with Robert Sinclair We are all artists. We see with the heart of compassion. Our medium is the constantly changing colour-scape of mind. This week Robert will lead us in an exploration of clear seeing and deepening knowing through the doorway of painting and drawing.The first part of the week will involve using oriental brushes and ink on rice paper to stimulate the creative process of image making. Following this will be an exploration of drawing as a way of clarifying our seeing and engagement with the world. The latter part of the week will focus on blending these with watercolour painting. Various mindfulness exercises, art projects, body movement and guided visualisations will be interwoven to make a week of very rich exploration. The course is limited to approximately 20 participants. A list of required art materials is available. Robert Sinclair will be teaching elsewhere in NZ following this retreat - his itinerary is available here. April 7 - 15 Vajrayogini and the Nature of Mind - with Mark Webber Vajra Yogini is the passion and great awakeness for all life; vivid natural awareness, and compassion merged with non-clinging awareness. The meditation of Vajra Yogini is a Mother Line Tantra, primarily for the realization of the unity of Bliss-Emptiness; thereby imparting great skill to help others to freedom. It is a magnificent Highest Yoga meditation that helps the practitioner transform--mentally and physically - desire into Bliss-Emptiness for unfolding the realization that all manifestations, including our self view, are in fact simultaneously both blissful freedom and without true inherent nature. In this week of teachings and retreat, Lama Mark Webber will give the Empowerment of Vajra Yogini then combine teachings on this Yoga with instructions on how to recognize the nature of mind and the progressive steps of clarifying awareness of Emptiness (Sunyata) according to the Mahamudra tradition. Prerequisites: An Empowerment (Wongkur), instructions and practice of at least 100,000 mantras with visualization of a peaceful or fierce deity meditation in the Vajrayana tradition. Mark Webber will also be teaching elsewhere in NZ in the first half of 2007 - his itinerary is available on www.dharmahouse.org.nz and www.markwebber.org. May 11 - June 22 Mahamudra Retreat with Leander Kane (first week) and Tarchin Hearn (5 weeks) Attendance is required for the whole 6 weeks. Leander Kane will be teaching Liberation through the Body (bringing forth the Calm, Clear Mind) Working with body can be a direct route to cultivating a mind of easeful presence. During our time together we will meditatively explore the 'breathing body' using specific, gentle movement sequences, largely carried out while lying on the floor, then gradually opening and extending our explorations to all postures, all of life, loosening our stuck habitual patterning, the cause of so much suffering. Changes are spontaneous and immediate and affect the mind and body. We can experience more peacefulness, joy, confidence, freedom from pain, increased flexibility and balance, bringing forth a deeper understanding that 'mind and body are not separate'. When body is relaxed, mind is relaxed. Read here for accounts of Leander's retreats, and for her 2007 schedule in NZ see here. June 23 - 24 Wangapeka School of Living Dharma Graduation Celebrations - all welcome to the final weekend of the 3 year School. For information and to register for any of the School please contact the Centre e-mail us at retreatcentre@wangapeka.org or phone 03-522-4221 or fax 03 522-4980 or write to The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre R.D.2 Wakefield Nelson 7096 New Zealand [to top] Important Considerations for All Potential Participants  If you are intending to participate in one particular course or segment, the aspiration to unfold for the benefit of yourself and others is sufficient. If, however, you are seriously considering being a longer term participant (two weeks or more), please carefully read and reflect on the following considerations.Our experience with the school has shown that for the smooth running of the program and the well being of everyone on the property, it is very important that you are in agreement with the following considerations. Everyone applying for periods of more than two weeks will be required to sign the application form to indicate that they have seriously considered these points and feel they are willing and able to work with them. 1 Your Aspiration It is essential that you already have a passionate involvement with awakening and a strong commitment to unfold skills and abilities that will help you be of service to others. This program is not a retreat from the world. It is not merely living together in a dharma based community. It involves lots of exploration, meditatively and materially and intellectually and emotionally; both individually and in group situations. You will undoubtedly experience many unexpected challenges, both to the way you see yourself and to the way you relate with others. You need to be prepared to embrace these challenges as opportunities for you to deepen in compassion and understanding. 2 Health Physical health. As the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre is located in mountainous terrain and the paths are up and down on uneven ground, it is important that you are sufficiently healthy to be able to walk up and down the hills to classes and other activities, a number of times per day. If you have any doubts about your health, please check with a doctor before coming. Keep in mind that Wangapeka is an hour and 20 minutes from the nearest medical care. Emotional health. Please realise that this program is not psychotherapy. Everyone has their ups and downs. That's unavoidable. The important thing is that you have sufficient trust and confidence to be able to stay with difficult emotional states in a meditative way; to touch them with an enquiring mind and lots of kindness and forgiveness and, at the same time, continue to participate in the communal activities. Medication. If you are on any medication, or were on medication immediately prior to the retreat, please let Tarchin know as this can help him understand your situation. 3 Willingness and Ability to Participate Fully The day to day explorations and meditation work will unfold in a spontaneous manner according to the energy, interests and needs of the participants and the over-all group. In teaching, Tarchin weaves together a wide range of disciplines and traditions. It is important that you have sufficient trust in Tarchin as a teacher and that you are willing to participate in all the exercises and explorations that are suggested or at least to give them a go. This requirement is both for your own benefit and for the good of the whole community. Occasionally meditation practices (sadhanas) are given along with empowerments from the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. If you are from a religious tradition that might make this a problem for you, please communicate with the Wangapeka Staff or with Tarchin before arriving in order to see if this is the right program for you. Living together as a dharma study community will inevitably see moments of interpersonal stress. Participants must be willing to make extra effort to live and work together and to learn to communicate clearly and honestly. A certain amount of time each week will be devoted to ongoing explorations of sangha (community) and how to live together in a wholesome and mutually supportive way. To orient people to this aspect of the work it is recommended that you read Tarchin's booklet, "Sangha Work" available from Wangapeka Books for $10 plus postage and also available here as an e-book download. A daily hour or two of practical work such as cooking (for 20 - 30), cleaning and caring for the land is part of the program, providing an ongoing opportunity to integrate mindfulness with ordinary activity. Part of the program is that the students participate in running the Centre. It is important that you have sufficient strength and stamina to do this on an ongoing basis. 4 Accommodation, Shifting and Sharing During the Mahamudra Retreat the Centre will endeavour to give each person their own room. At other times you should be prepared to occasionally share accommodation space. If you feel you must have your own space, the only way to guarantee this is if you bring your own tent, caravan or trailer home. The Trust has a number of tent and trailer sites. If you are thinking of tenting, your tent needs to be large and sturdy. The Trust will do its best to make everyone feel at home but long term participants should be prepared to occasionally shift around to help accommodate new arrivals and to give a larger number of people the opportunity to use the huts. Although some people request specific accommodation, please remember that accommodation at Wangapeka is limited, so there is no guarantee you will get your request. 5 Diet The food at Wangapeka is generally vegetarian though during the longer programs, meat is occasionally served. We do our best to supply organic produce. If you have dietary requirements for health reasons, we will try to cater for you. However, part of practising buddhadharma involves cultivating equanimity and learning to accept what comes up and that especially includes food. Planning and preparing food for large numbers takes a lot of organization and effort. Out of courtesy to the people cooking as well as to cultivate your own practice, please ensure that any special requests are definite health requirements, such as allergies, and not merely a passing enthusiasm. If you do have special needs, please clearly indicate them on the registration form so appropriate plans can be made.  6 Interpersonal Relationships and PreceptsIn a long residential study program like this there will be lots of interaction between people so interpersonal relationships become a natural consideration. There is no reason why already established, stable wholesome relationships should be any problem in a program such as this. The relationship is mutually supportive and such support is usually supportive to others as well. Entering a new interpersonal and possibly sexual relationship however, can be a different case. The energies are sometimes very ambivalent and can spill over and affect others, often becoming a distraction from the studies. Sex and relationship is part of being human. Learning how to engage in these activities in ways that support the flowering of wisdom and compassion for all beings is part of the work of buddhadharma. In a long term program such as this, the question of relationships will inevitably arise. When they do they may become part of the group explorations, raising question about how we live well together in a community dedicated to awakening. While on property at Wangapeka we ask all the participants to take the Five Precepts and the Bodhisattva Vow as their constant practice. These disciplines which are common to all schools of Buddhism are to help support the development of fluid, easeful presence, coupled with bright interest and awakeness. At Wangapeka we practice the precepts both in traditional form and in a form of positive expression. When you are in a very clear calm wholesome state, be guided by the positive expression. If you lose your clarity and calm and are experiencing confusion, allow the traditional format to be your guide. By contemplating these precepts and putting them into practice in everything that you do, you will surely have a good experience during your stay. Five Training Precepts in Traditional Form 1. I undertake to train myself to abstain from taking the life of any living being.** In Daily Puja published by Wangapeka Books, the text says sensual misconduct. Sensual does includes sexual, however, in retreat we feel we need to emphasise this. Sexual misconduct is sexual activity that harms any of the participants in any way. Daily Puja is also available as an ebook on this website. Five Training Precepts in Positive Expression 1. I will train myself to support, and appreciate the life of all living beings. I will live with a sensitive and responsible awareness for the whole ecology of life.Please understand that use of non-medicinal drugs and alcohol on the Wangapeka property is not allowed. Bodhisattva Vow However innumerable beings are,7 Costs The costs for this program will be on a sliding scale in order to help people who will be staying for longer lengths of time. For full details of costs please consult the next section. The basic cost for the entire 2007 program, not including dana for the teachers, will be in the neighbourhood of $3890 NZ. 8 Registration To register send in a completed registration form along with the appropriate deposit. If you are applying to come for longer than two weeks, you must also send in a completed Application Form. Forms are available from the Trust or from the website. 9 Deposits Deposits payable to The Wangapeka Educational Trust are: $50 NZ for each individual course (not including the 6 week retreat). Be sure to say which courses you are applying for. $150 NZ for one month or longer. Please state when you wish to arrive and how long you wish to stay. Acceptance will be confirmed 6 weeks before a course and 8 weeks before a longer stay of one month or more. Numbers will be determined mainly on accommodation availability so there is a possibility of having more people on property if any are prepared to caravan or tent for the duration. If for whatever reason your application is not accepted then your deposit will be refunded in full. If you decide to withdraw from the program after you have been accepted, then your deposit will not be refunded. 10 Further Information For further information and updates please keep checking this web page. You can also join the website mailing list and be notified of major updates by email bulletins. For further information please e-mail us at retreatcentre@wangapeka.org or phone 03-522-4221 or fax 03 522-4980 or write to The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, R.D.2 Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand [to top] Costs  Integration -an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007 Costs as of 21 August 2007 The cost of attending the School will depend on a number of factors so please read the following carefully. All costs will be on a sliding scale in order to help people who will be staying for longer lengths of time. If you are not sure of anything please feel free to contact the Wangapeka with your questions. Accommodation and Food: The following are the food and accommodation costs as of 21 August 2007 . Non-members: 1 - 28 days $21 unit $12 Tent $15 Food Members, and non-members if staying more than 28 days: 1 - 56 days $15 unit $10 Tent $15 Food (next 56) 57 - 112 days $12 unit $10 Tent $12 Food (remaining) 113 + days $10 unit $10 Tent $12 Food Food costs are subject to the following provisos, so check with the Centre for the final costs: 1. If the cost of diesel fuel rises above $1.50 per litre food charges may have to be reviewed because fuel costs are mainly about transporting food to the Centre. 2. There may be additional food costs if you have special dietary needs. Administration Fund: There will be a charge for an Administration (Admin) Fund to cover miscellaneous expenses such as copying, rentals, and odds and ends needed during the course. This charge is: 1 - 10 days (short courses) $5 11 - 28 days $10 29 - 56 days $20 57 + days $50 The Trust endeavours to keep the costs as low as possible while at the same time trying to meet the financial needs of operating the centre. The basic cost for the entire 2007 program not including dana for the teachers is approximately $3890 NZ. It has been suggested that although, for some people, the charges are as much as they can afford, for others the charges are quite minimal and they could actually afford more. If you are in this financially comfortable position, please consider contributing more to the Sangha Support fund thereby helping both the Trust and other participants. Please note that the Accommodation and Food Charges do not include Dana for the teacher. Dana Dana is a Buddhist teaching about giving and receiving and the interdependence of all being, about generosity and thankfulness. Most of the teachers at Wangapeka don't charge a set fee for their teaching but rely on your dana. Please realise that this is not a tip or gratuity. In many cases, this is the teacher's only source of livelihood. Please give as generously as you are able and help to support this teaching. You can either put your dana in the bowl in the main hall or you can give it to the teacher directly, as you wish. Dana is usually given before a class or course. Sangha Support You are invited to donate to the Sangaha Support Fund which is used to subsidise accommodation for people who need help. We ask that you consider donating $2/day that you are here to this worthy cause. This is entirely optional. Transportation Fees There will be a fee if you need to be picked up from either from Tapawera or from Nelson. Please contact the centre for more information. Financial Assistance: Applying for Sangha Support A Sangha Support Fund is available for anyone needing financial assistance in attending courses at Wangapeka. If you are keen to participate in a course or retreat, but have limited funds, we urge you firstly to be creative in finding other avenues of support for yourself. Here are some ideas: Ask friends Ask your family Ask your Dharma group Seek work Here are some stories shared: One person has spoken of how she took on a street cleaning job as well as her regular job to fund attendance at a retreat ? she spoke of the energy and passion propelling her forward. This from a woman two months before one of Tarchin's retreats. She had no funds. “I'm going to do the retreat ? no question about it,” she told me. Her aspiration and determination were so strong I immediately put my hand in my pocket. She received money from family and friends and $500 from a person she had only known for a few days. She did do the retreat. Many others speak in a similar vein to the above i.e. knowing passionately you want to do it (skipping the how)... and finding that it happens. Applications for Sangha Support: If you need to apply for Sangha Support to support your retreat, you should do so in writing to The Caretaker, Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, RD2 Wakefield, Nelson, New Zealand, at least four weeks prior to the course you wish to attend. Please state your situation and how much you are able to contribute yourself. Sangha Support can assist with accommodation costs only, not food costs, and any amount available will depend on the Sangha Support funds available to the Centre at the time. Wangapeka Scholarship Fund The Scholarship fund is a limited amount of money that has been donated to help people who need more support than is possible through Sangha Support. Applicants for a scholarship need to be people who already have a past history of involvement with the Wangapeka and have shown themselves to be dedicated practitioners who are profoundly committed to awakening for the benefit of both themselves and all beings. Applicants should apply in writing at least four weeks ahead of the course you wish to attend. [to top] Application For Attendance of Longer than Two Weeks If you wish to come for more than two weeks we require a signed Application as well as the Registration Form. Please make sure that you have read all the information about the School, particularly the section "Important Considerations for Potential Participants". Having read this, if you still wish to attend then send a letter to the Wangapeka containing the following details. If there are any details that you wish to remain confidential, you can send them directly to Tarchin. His email address is available from the Wangapeka. If you attended more than a month of the program in 2006 then you need only fill in your name and any new information that you think would be helpful and sign below to indicate that you have freshly read and contemplated the "Important Considerations for Potential Participants". 1. Name 2. Gender 3. Age 4. Address 5. Period of time applied for. 6. Are you currently in a long term stable relationship or not. 7. Do you have children. What age? 8. Your occupation, talents, interests, hobbies 9. What experience has led you to wanting to participate in the program? 10. What aspirations do you have concerning this program and concerning your life in an overall sense. 11. Are you currently on any medication and have you had any ongoing medical or emotional problems that we should know about? 12. Please read the "Important Considerations for Potential Participants", and include the signed statement below: I have carefully read the "Important Considerations for All Potential Participants" and feel that I am willing and able to live by them. signed ______________________ date ___________________ If there is any doubt about the suitability of the program for you, we may want to ask you more questions. Also, if you have any doubts then you should ask us questions. Acceptance will be confirmed 8 weeks before a stay of one month or more. Numbers will be determined mainly on accommodation availability so there is a possibility of having more people on the property if there are any prepared to caravan or tent for the duration. If for whatever reason your application is not accepted then your deposit will be refunded in full. If you decide to withdraw from the program after you have been accepted, then your deposit will not be refunded. Please check that you have responded to all the questions and signed the statement, and that you have also sent a Registration Form and your deposit payable to the Wangapeka Educational Trust (NZ$50 for less than a month or NZ$150 for a month or more). [to top] Preparation for the 2007 School  Integration -an exploration of body, speech and mind January 26 - June 24, 2007 Please note that all of these preparations (1) - (6), are requirements, not merely suggestions. There will be a two tiered preparation, one for everyone and some extra requirements for students who have already attended significant sections of the second year. This is in keeping with Tarchin's expectation that students will really throw themselves into this program hence a greater demand on the more committed students. 1) Between the end of the second year and the beginning of the third year you should do a daily practice of some kind of body awareness exploration for example; liberation through the body, or kum nye or any other mindful body exploration. 2) During this time you should have an ongoing meditation practice of foundation work, either the Tibetan Ngondro, or Satipatthana and Anapanasati, or combinations of both. 3) Pre-study and familiarise yourself with the book Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness by Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche - this is available from Wangapeka Books. 4) Read and familiarise yourself with the following books: Sangha Work by Tarchin Hearn available from Wangapeka Books and as an e-book here. The Tree of Knowledge: The Biological Roots of Human Understanding - Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela, Shambala 1998 From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment: Refining Your Life - Dogen and Uchiyama, translated by Thomas Wright. Further recommended but non-required reading: The Great Work by Thomas Berry, Bell Tower, NY 1999 A Manual of Abhidhamma by Narada Maha Thera, Buddhist Publication Society, Sri Lanka The Mahamudra: Eliminating the Darkness of Ignorance by The Ninth Karmapa, published by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives Clarifying the Natural State by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal, Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 2001 Extra Requirements for Long Term Students: Please note that all of these (1) - (6), are requirements, not merely suggestions. 5) Review and restudy and deepen your understanding of the material in The Tree of Knowledge: The Biological Roots of Human Understanding - Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela, Shambala 1998 6) Review and restudy the book From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment: Refining Your Life - Dogen and Uchiyama, translated by Thomas Wright. In addition, you should write a short essay inspired by some aspect of this book. In the essay you should address the relevance of the particular aspect that you chose, both for yourself and your life, and for the wider society. This paper will be brought to the first week of sangha work and will become a basis for discussion and exploration. Closer to the time when we know how many will be attending, we will let you know and you should bring enough copies so that everyone in the group can have one. [to top] Click here for the printfriendly version of this page About Us / Program / Teachers / Treasury / Buddings / Images / Links / Books / Stay / Contact Us / Members
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