Retreat with Lama Palden, September 12-15, 10 am-5 pm daily, ending at 4 pm on Sunday

The Phowa retreat will be held on Thursday through Sunday, September 12-15, 10 am-5 pm daily, ending at 4 pm on Sunday. Each day there will be three approximately 1.5 hour sessions, with breaks in between and a 1.5 hour break for lunch.

In each session, Lama Palden will teach the practice and provide guided meditation. Time will be allowed for questions and discussion. Once the practice is learned, sessions will be dedicated to doing the meditation under Lama Palden’s guidance.

There will be Tibetan Yoga (Lujong) in the afternoon, to keep our bodies clear and energetic, and  songs of realization and aspiration prayers may be done.

The retreat will be held in the Sukhasiddhi Center. The center is in the charming town of Fairfax, CA, with many options for lunch within walking distance, or participants may being lunch to be eaten at the center. If you need help with overnight accommodations or have other questions, please email.

Prerequisites

Participation in this retreat requires:

Meditation experience and experience with Vajrayana practice – please provide a brief summary of your background when registering; a short interview may be required

Formal refuge vows – if necessary, refuge vows will be given at the start of the retreat; but participants must have had Vajrayana practice

The Sukhasiddhi empowerment – if necessary, the empowerment will be given at the start of the retreat

Full attendance on all days – it is important to keep the retreat container

Cost

Sliding scale: $395 – $595. Members: $325 – $595. $200 deposit required when registering; Balance payable by August 31. Refund Policy: full refund less $50 admin fee if cancellation received by August 15; no refunds except for unusual circumstances after August 15.