Description
This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and practice the stages of Tantric Mahamudra meditation. In the term ‘Mahamudra’, ‘Maha’ means ‘great’ and refers to great bliss, and ‘mudra’ means ‘non-deceptive’ and refers to emptiness. The actual Mahamdura, therefore is the union of our own great bliss and emptiness. Through engaging in Mahamudra meditation sincerely we can progress to the state of enlightenment quickly, even within a few short years.
Schedule
11:00AM – 12:30PM – Session 1 – Meditation on the first stage: Having identified our own mind, meditating on tranquil abiding
12:30PM – 2:00PM – Lunch break
2:00PM – 3:15PM – Session 2 – Meditation on the second stage: Having realized emptiness, meditating on superior seeing
3:45PM – 5:00PM – Session 3 – Meditation on the third stage: Meditating on the central channel, the yoga of the channel
Recommended Reading
The essential insights and commentary given during this retreat will be based on the commentary in the book:
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
An e-book version is available from Tharpa Publications here:
https://tharpa.com/us/the-oral-instructions-of-mahamudra-english-2nd-ed.html
Attend In-Person, Live Stream via Zoom or Replay Online Later
This retreat will be held online via live streaming video on Zoom. You can view the live transmission on your computer, smartphone or tablet. After registering we will email you the link to view the live stream.
Limited in person attendance is also available. Advance registration is required.
A recording of the retreat will also be available to replay for one week after the event on our website. You must register in advance in order to watch the replay.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tashi is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Miami. He has been practicing meditation in the Kadampa tradition for over 12 years. His gentle approach to meditation emphasizes the importance of keeping a happy and positive mind. He is appreciated for his clear, light-hearted and practical presentation of Buddhist teachings.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 24 hours prior to commencement of the event we will refund all except 25%. If you cancel on, or after, the event, no refunds are given. Exceptions may be made in circumstances such as sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to ad@meditationinmiami.org within 2 weeks of the end of the event. Any non-refunded fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.
