Information in English:

Late summer program with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
at the Bodhicharya Center in Berlin 24. and 25.08
and in Menz 26. to 29.08.11

Bodhicharya Germany (Berlin) would like to invite many of our old and new friends and guests for a high point of this year’s late-summer program.
The focus of the first two days of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche’s visit, who is the spiritual leader of Bodhicharya, will be themes of the Buddhist philosophy. For this reason we invited Prof. J. Garfield a worldwide well-known professor of philosophy from the U.S.

Prof. Garfield will give two afternoon lectures, „The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma“ and „The General View of the Philosophy of the Middle Way“. Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will teach about the bridge between Sutra and Tantra. Additionally, there will be a Symposium with Jay Garfield and Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, who is professor for Tibetan Studies in Sikkim. Both speakers will focus on the question of how we can benefit from ancient transmissions in our time.

This philosophical-religious excursion aims at its practical application and relevance for today’s world in the western context.

Lectures and Teachings about Buddhist Philosophy and a Symposium about Ethics   
August 24 and 25 with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and Prof. Jay Garfield at the Bodhicharya Center in Berlin

Timetable:

Wednesday, August 24 at Bodhicharya Berlin
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m Lecture: Prof.Jay Garfield on „The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma: Why They Are Each Essential for All of Us“
7:30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Lecture: Ringu Tulku Rinpoche on „The Link between Sutra and Tantra“

Thursday, August 25 at Bodhicharya Berlin
a.m. (exact time to be announced):
Fire Puja Purification Ritual with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche


5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m Lecture: Prof. Jay Garfield on „The General View of the Philosophy of the Middle Way“
7:30 p.m.-9.30 Symposium with  Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and Prof. Jay Garfield on „Ethics - How Can We Benefit from Ancient Transmissions in Our Time ?“
At the end, there will be time for questions and answers.
The lectures and teachings will be given in English and translated into German.

Fire Puja is a traditional cleansing ritual, which emanates from the Buddhist VajrayanaTradition, and can help to overcome obstacles and attachment to negativity and suffering. The ritual will be guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.

We ask you to come for these activities on 24. and 25.08.11 to the Bodhicharya Center in Berlin- Friedrichshain.

The entry for the program is based on the Dana-Principle of donation.

Mahamudra-Retreat

August 26 through 29
with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Tsultrim
at Karma Tengyal Ling in Menz

After the program in Berlin, you have the possibility to practice Buddhism through a Mahamudra-Retreat. The retreat has been organized by Bodhicarya.

We chose the Buddhist Institute Karma Tengyal Ling in Menz, which is situated in a nice landscape north of Berlin. Here the participants will find calmness for the retreat.

Ringu Tulku will teach the essential meditation practices of the Mahamudra tradition as it was established by Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, Milarepa, and Gampopa in India and Tibet, and as it has been transmitted until today through the incarnations of the Karmapas in the Karma Kagyü line. Lama Tsultrim will guide the meditations related to the teachings.

Timetable in Menz:
Mahamudra Retreat in Menz near Berlin with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Tsultrim. Rinpoche will offer two teachings per day and Lama Tsultrim will offer meditation.


Detailled Timetable Mahamudra-Retreat August 26-29

Friday, August 26:

1 p.m.        Lunch

2:30-04:00    Introduction by Lama Tsultrim

6 p.m.     Dinner

7:30 p.m.     Mahamudra Teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

Optional:
20:30-21:30     further questions and answers / discussion

Saturday and Sunday, August 27–28

6:30h         wake-up call

7:00-8:30     Choice of  Meditation or Recitation

‣    Silent Meditation led by Lama Tsultrim for 45 minutes and then 45 minutes guided walking meditation
‣    Guided Arya Tara Sadhana practice

8:30         breakfast

10-12         Teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

12:30        Lunch and leisure

16:00-18:00     Teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

18:30-19:15     Dinner

19:30-20:15     Guided Meditation by Lama Tsultrim related to the day‘s teachings

Optional:
20:30-21:30     further questions and answers / discussion

Monday, August 29

6:30h         wake-up call
7:00-8:30     Choice of Meditation or Recitation
‣    Silent Meditation led by Lama Tsultrim for 45 minutes and then 45 minutes guided walking meditation
‣    Guided Arya Tara Sadhana practice   
8:30         breakfast
10-12         Teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
12:30        Lunch and leisure
15:00-16:30     Teaching by Lama Tsultrim & Concluding Prayers

Departure

General Information about retreat:

Participants are asked not to talk from the morning to the start of the lunch. Those who wish to continue to live in silence can do so.

Accommodation is provided by way of modestly furnished rooms.

A fee will be payable to KLT Menz for accommodation and meals
Information will be sent by e-mail or telephone.

The prices for 3 nights are:
22,50 € Total (7,50 per night) for camping and dormitory
25,50 € Total (8,50 per night) for 7 to 8 persons bedrooms
39,00 € Total (13,00 per night) two-bedroom
63,00 € Total (21,00 per night) single room

It is also possible to book a room in a hotel near to the center.


Vegetarian Food:

Costs for lunch from 26.to lunch 29.08.  Total: 67, 00 €
(4,50 breakfast, 8,00 lunch, 6,00 dinner)


The fee for the course with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in Menz will be paid by donation Dana-Principle.

According to Buddhist tradition, Bodhicharya offers all Buddhist teachings on the basis of the Dana-principle. To offer Buddhist teachings is the 'generosity of giving the Dharma’. To be able to cover the costs and to give a donation to the teachers in return to their kindness, Bodhicharya is dependent on the generosity of the participants. This is the 'generosity of giving material things'. With your offering, your Dana, you help to cover the high costs of this event and you can help to ensure that Bodhicharya is able to continue to offer Dharma events in the future and to function as a Dharma centre for the benefit of all.

For further information and registration for the retreat:

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For participation at the Mahamudra-Retreat 26. to 29.08.11 in Menz, registration is required.


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