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Mind Training: A day-long workshop


    The aim is to turn the mind around, to put an end to self-delusion and unending confusion, to transcend all limited views and all limitations on the heart’s natural capacity for love and joy. Tarthang Tulku, Path of Heroes.

All teachings of the Buddha are informed by knowledge of the inner workings of consciousness. Like a magical elixir, when these teachings are united with mind consciousness expands and wondrous qualities emerge. This workshop presents ‘mind training’ (lojong) teachings and practices that cultivate mindful awareness in all things. Based on Path of Heroes.

Prerequisite: familiarity with Buddhist teachings.

Primary Instructor: Sylvia Gretchen. Sylvia, Co-Dean of the Nyingma Institute, has studied and worked with Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku since 1969. She served for over 20 years as a research editor with Dharma Publishing, working with the Tibetan texts that have been published in the 755 Volume Great Treasures of Ancient Teachings. She is a member of the Yeshe De translation team and is a writer and editor for Dharma Publishing. Sylvia teaches Nyingma Meditation, Buddhist Studies, Nyingma Psychology and Practices, and Tibetan Art and Language at the Nyingma Institute.

Cost: $80, includes a vegetarian buffet lunch.

To register or for more information, call 510-809-1000 or email us at nyingma-institute@nyingma.org


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