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Vajrasattva Meditation Retreat
October 29, 2010 @ 12:00 am - October 31, 2010 @ 12:00 am
The retreat will be led by retreat master Drupon Rinpoche in the spacious and rolling grasslands of Sonoita, AZ. We will be focusing on Vajrasattva purification practice from the preliminary practices of the incomparable Drikung Kagyu.
Vajrasattva meditation is a special practice for the purification of non-virtuous causes. Non-virtue follows us like a shadow, life after life and becomes the source of all sufferings. Therefore, it is very wise to purify all non-virtues we create before they come to fruition.
In this purification practice we use the four powers of remorse, resolve, antidote and reliance. This in-turn prepares us to progress along the path of enlightenment.
We are privileged to have Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche, current three-year retreat master at Garchen Institute, to bestow the empowerment, teach and guide us in a retreat setting. The retreat begins Friday at 7:00am and ends on Sunday at 5:00pm. There will be a Vajrasattva empowerment ceremony Saturday morning at 9:00am. The empowerment is recommended but not required to participate in this retreat.
Lodging
The retreat will be held at a private residence in Sonoita, Az, 50 miles south east of Tucson, easily reached by major highways. Address is 141 Lower Elgin Road, Sonoita, AZ.
(Click here for a map to the teaching.)
As this is an open retreat, participants may come for all, or any part/s of the retreat. Overnight (floor sleeping) indoor or outdoor camping is available. There is a limit of 12 overnight retreatants and no limit on drop-in, day-time only participation. There are several co-ed rooms that can be shared for floor sleeping by participants, as well as a roof deck. Bring an air mattress, camping pad, sleeping bag, or whatever you will need for your comfort. Temperatures at this time of year in Sonoita (elev. 5000 ft.) range from 48 to 80 degrees. Participants must register by October 22.
Lodging is also available at local Inns and Bed & Breakfasts. (Click here for information on local accommodation.)
Meals
Meals will be simple vegetarian dishes, breakfast is self-prepared with oatmeal, breads, fruit and yogurt available. Tea and snacks will be available during breaks. Lunches are available for day-session retreatants. Participants must register for meals by October 22.
Note: There will be no animals present during this retreat, but there are cats/dogs who normally live here. If you have allergies, please be aware of this.
Retreat Fees
3 nights/3 days lodging & meals: $165.
2 nights/2 days lodging & meals: $110.
1 night/1 day lodging & meals: $ 55.
Day retreat only: $45.
Half-day only: $25.
Registration
Call Rachel Hopkins at (520) 302-9142 to register, or ask additional questions.
Payment must be received by October 22.
Send to:
Vajrasattva Retreat
Attn: Rachel Hopkins
3935 N. Country Club Rd 36A
Tucson, AZ 85716
Teaching Location
141 Lower Elgin Road
Sonoita, Arizona 85637
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Rachel Hopkins: (520) 302-9142
