Meditation Retreat - PM Teaching, Kagyu Samye Ling, UK, 8 October 2016
Heart advice given to students of Akong Rinpoche on the third anniversary of his passing, and a basic introduction to calm abiding meditation.
Calm Abiding 1 – 08/10/2016
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Calm Abiding 2 – 09/10/2016
Meditation Retreat - AM Teaching, Kagyu Samye Ling, UK, 9 October 2016
The importance of having a relaxed and positive attitude to both our posture and practice; how to place the mind with mere awareness; rely on your own experience and read the signs of teachings; develop the muscles of meditation when things are going well and you’re happy.
Motivation and Conduct 1 – 09/10/2016
Meditation Retreat - PM Teaching, Kagyu Samye Ling, UK, 9 October 2016
Summary: An explanation of the need for setting a good motivation; Different levels of motivation; How making the benefit of others our priority unties ego’s knots; The importance of having practice as a constant companion. Reminder for correct conduct and motivation at the beginning Please listen to the teachings thinking, ‘I will listen to […]
Motivation and Conduct 2 – 10/10/2016
Meditation Retreat - PM Teaching, Kagyu Samye Ling, UK, 10 October 2016
Summary: Are we really practising for the benefit of all sentient beings…? The view of purity, The three defects of a pot, Stages of progression, The Samye Ling shedra, The three wheels of dharma You know, many people have said that they’re scared of me, but maybe now, as I’m teaching so gently, they’re becoming more […]
Calm Abiding 3 – 10/10/2016
Meditation Retreat - AM Teaching, Kagyu Samye Ling, UK, 9 October 2016
Summary: Recognising the enemy, Shiney and the four thoughts. Kunga said he’s refusing to translate unless he gets a higher seat, and since we can’t get another translator at short notice, we’ve got no choice. Who knows, maybe tomorrow I’m going to be sitting where he is, and he’s going to be sitting up […]
Third Trip to Africa
On November 3rd Drupon Khen Rinpoche completed a third trip to the continent of Africa. The final stop was Lubumbashi, the second city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He stayed here for two days ...