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Date/Time:
This event takes place May 31 – June 5, 2024.
Registration
Registration will close 24 hours in advance of the event. Full refunds will be given for cancellation requests up to 24 hours in advance of the event.
Who can attend this event?
• Option 1: To have attended all three Joy of Living levels — Calming the Mind (Level 1), Opening the Heart (Level 2), and Awakening Wisdom (Level 3) — and completed the associated practice requirements
• Option 2: To have completed the full preliminary practices (the 4 x 100,000 ngondro)
• Option 3: To have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and attended either group or solitary practice retreats for a total of at least thirty days, with 6+ hours of formal meditation practice per day, under the guidance of a Buddhist teacher
Translation
Translation from English will be offered in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
"Everyone has dimensions to their mind that are luminous, spacious, and empty. The issue is whether we recognize these aspects or not. Liberation arises only with recognition, not just from having these natural qualities.” — Mingyur Rinpoche
The essence of Tergar’s Path of Liberation is the recognition of nature of mind. During this in-person retreat, Mingyur Rinpoche will introduce the first and second pointing out instructions. Rinpoche will also bestow the White Tara empowerment. An embodiment of enlightened activity, White Tara serves as the principal deity of the Tergar lineage. Moreover, Rinpoche will offer refuge and teach us about the traditional ngondro practices.
THE PATH OF LIBERATION LEVEL 1 WILL BE OFFERED BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON.
LEVEL 2 WILL BE IN PERSON ONLY.
Level 1 will be streamed live from Kathmandu, Nepal. Click here to register to attend online.
See details of the in-person Path of Liberation Levels 1 & 2 retreat below.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
This program represents the core of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Path of Liberation training, providing instructions on the nature of mind. These teachings and practices are profoundly transformative and put you directly in touch with your true nature.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
In this program, you will:
- receive the first and second pointing out instructions (the second pointing out instruction will be given only in person)
- learn how to recognize and sustain the recognition of nature of mind throughout your life
- learn the ngondro and Nectar of the Path practices associated with these levels
- receive the transmissions for practicing Nectar of the Path and ngondro
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM?
- Live teachings, Q&A, and practice sessions with Mingyur Rinpoche
- Teaching sessions with Tergar Lamas
- Q&A sessions with Tergar guides
- Group meditation
- Refuge ceremony and White Tara empowerment (in person only)
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Option 1: To have attended all three Joy of Living levels — Calming the Mind (Level 1), Opening the Heart (Level 2), and Awakening Wisdom (Level 3) — and completed the associated practice requirements
- Option 2: To have completed the full preliminary practices (the 4 x 100,000 ngondro)
- Option 3: To have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and attended either group or solitary practice retreats for a total of at least thirty days, with 6+ hours of formal meditation practice per day, under the guidance of a Buddhist teacher
The requirements for participation were set in consultation with Mingyur Rinpoche. In turn, we ask that you honor them. Thank you!
FREE INFO SESSIONS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
If you are interested in attending any in-person events in Kathmandu, we invite you to attend our info sessions to help you plan your travel. You can register for the sessions (or watch the recordings thereafter) by clicking on the links below. We will not be taking live questions, so please submit any questions you may have in advance of the sessions during the Zoom registration. We hope you can join us in Nepal!
- Info Session Part 1 (recording)
- Info Session Part 2 (recording)
Please see the Practical Information booklet linked HERE for guidance on travel, accommodation and other details to help you plan your trip.
SCHEDULE (PDF)
- The first session will begin at 6.30pm on May 31st.
- Please arrive for check-in from 1pm.
Please note that the schedule for European, Asian and African time zones includes live teachings from Khenpo Gyurme. The schedule for American timezones includes live teachings from Lama Trinley. Recordings of both sets of teachings will be available for all to view one week after the end of the retreat.
MEALS
Event tickets include lunch and dinner.
Please note that all meals served during the event will be strictly vegetarian. While we strive to accommodate various dietary preferences, it may not be possible to cater to specific dietary restrictions or preferences. If you have severe food allergies, we kindly advise you to bring your own food and take necessary precautions to avoid any potential reactions. Your understanding is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to creating a wonderful and inclusive experience for all.
ACCOMMODATION
Please note that accommodation is not provided for this event, and participants are responsible for finding their own lodging.
ACCESSIBILITY
One should be aware that Nepal is not necessarily easy to navigate for people with disabilities or mobility problems – there aren’t many facilities specifically designed or engineered to be accessible, the paved walkways can be uneven and the terrain is hilly.
Slowly, more hotels are making changes to increase accessibility. The condition of paths, ramps and lifts are often not at the standard that people from many other parts of the world may be used to, however, and you can expect some difficulties if you have a disability or have mobility issues.
Tergar Osel Ling Monastery itself does currently have ramps and is in the process of installing a lift. There may be a very limited amount of accessible housing available on site for those who need it most, so please check with us if you believe this would be something you need in order to attend. Please be aware that these ramps and paths will likely be a bit steeper and narrower than those in other parts of the world.
VOLUNTEERING
If you would like to volunteer on any of the Kathmandu events, please fill out this form.
IMPORTANT
Emergency contact details and language requirements must be provided before arrriving at the event. Please provide these details by filling the form linked here.
About Path of Liberation Levels 1&2: Mind Creates Reality & Mind and Emptiness
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About Mingyur Rinpoche
In his approach to teaching meditation, Mingyur Rinpoche integrates traditional Buddhist practice and philosophy with the current scientific understanding of the mind and mental health – making the practice of meditation relevant and accessible to students around the world.
Mingyur Rinpoche is a world-renowned meditation teacher with personal experience of anxiety and panic attacks, which he suffered from throughout his childhood and into his teenage years, when he learned to transform his panic through meditation. Born in Nepal in 1975, Mingyur Rinpoche began to study meditation as a young boy with his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, himself a well-respected Buddhist teacher. As a child he became interested in contemporary science through conversations with scientists who were visiting his father, and as he grew older he began to collaborate with neuroscientists and psychologists, including Richard Davidson and Antoine Lutz at the University of Wisconsin, on research projects that study the effects of meditation on the brain and the mind.
Mingyur Rinpoche’s first book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. His second book, Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom, explores how difficult emotions and challenging life situations can be used as stepping stones to discover joy and freedom. In his most recent book, In Love with the World, Mingyur Rinpoche shares how his meditation practice sustained him when he left his monastery to wander through India and the powerfully transformative insights he gained from the near-death experience he had at the beginning of his journey. Mingyur Rinpoche recently appeared in the Netflix series The Mind, Explained, in an episode about the benefits of mindfulness.
As the head of the Tergar Meditation Community, Mingyur Rinpoche supports groups of students in more than thirty countries, leading workshops around the world for new and returning students every year.
About Khenpo Gyurmé Wangchen
Khenpo Gyurmé ordained as a monk at Tergar Monastery, Nepal, at the age of six. There he completed the primary monastic education, studying Tibetan language, Buddhist ritual, and philosophy. Following his training at Tergar Monastery, he was sent to Sherabling Monastery, the seat of Tai Situ Rinpoche, to complete nine years of formal Tibetan Buddhist College (shedra). After graduating from the shedra, he taught for three years and eventually was granted the title of Khenpo, a recognition of his scholarly accomplishment and contribution to monastic education. Khenpo Gyurmé has also studied meditation extensively with Tai Situ Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
Khenpo Gyurmé is continuing his practice as the Principal of Education at Osel Ling Monastery in Nepal and has been teaching there for the past thirteen years. He is responsible for coordinating and overseeing more than 180 young monks' studies and teaching monastic and lay students, thus playing a very significant role in the development of the monastery. As the Abbot of the monastery, he is devoted to educational development and to supporting Buddhist practitioners along their path.
