Discovering the Dharma

Five-day retreat with H.E. Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche
(2nd in the series)

Co-sponsored by
United Trungram Buddhist Fellowship & Dharmakaya

Wednesday, May 20th through Monday, May 25th, 2009 (including Memorial Day weekend)

UTBF Retreat Center
155 Buff Road
Cochecton, NY 12726

The Dharma is transcultural. These teachings of the Buddha describe the way things really are, the way universes work, and all the skillful means by which ultimate reality may be realized. The Dharma is true for all times and in all places.

"Discovering the Dharma" is a program suited for the beginner and intermediate level practitioner. It offers both theories and practices of Mahayana Buddhism. The program is designed to give participants firsthand meditative retreat experience, equipping them with a wealth of skills for making one's life more meaningful. The entire "Discovering the Dharma" course consists of fifteen subject areas covering all the major topics of Buddhism.

Last time, Rinpoche covered five of the fifteen topics: The Mind - Cultivate Positive Energy, How to Meditate - Enhance Concentration and Calm our Mind, Mental Purification - Uncover Attachments and Learn to Let Go, Taking Refuge - Give Yourself the Gift of Commitment to Practice, and Daily Practice - Establish Consistency and Skills to be Successful. See our report about the first retreat.

This time he will primarily focus on some remaining topics before the last two. This course is highly recommended as it is a prerequisite for many of Rinpoche's future teachings. Retreats under the last two topics of the fifteen subject areas would require having received teachings on all prior topics.

Program Schedule and Options: Please see the event calendar

Contact: , (845) 932-8330

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NOTE: The retreat ends on a holiday weekend, please make sure you book your off-campus accommodations early.