Summer Course 14th – 26th August 2016
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Week 1:
Sonam Tsemo’s ‘General Presentation of the Tantra Sets’ – Part 2
14th – 19th August
This year during the first week of the Summer Course at Sakya Changlochen Ling Lama Jampa Thaye will be teaching the second part of one of the most important Sakya teachings about vajrayana. Composed by the second of the five great Sakya Masters, Sonam Tsemo, this work is an extensive explanation of the nature and characteristics of the different categories of tantra as well as of the relationship between the tantras and the sutras. As such it is an encyclopaedic resource for the study of the tantric system. The text constitutes one of the major works studied in the Sakya shedra (college of studies) within the Dechen Community.
Week 2:
Retreat on Vajrapani and Mahakala
21st – 26th August
At the beginning of the retreat week Lama Jampa will bestow the initiation and tri (guiding instructions) of Vajrapani Bhutadamara, one of the principal deities of the Sakya tradition, followed by the initiation of Mahakala, belonging to the tradition of Bari Lotsava. Subsequently there will be intensive practice of Vajrapani meditation as well as the daily Serkyem offering to the Sakya dharma protectors.
In order to attend the retreat you must have Taken Refuge. This may be possible by prior arrangement before the initiations on the first day. Please make your request by email to changlochen@dechen.org or to the organisers at the course.
Fees:
Two weeks: £210 (Earlybird rate*: £190)
One week: £160 (Earlybird rate*: £145)
* Earlybird rate available only until 30th June 2016
Concessions. A concessionary rate (20% discount) is available for OAP’s, students, unwaged and low-waged.
Please email changlochen@dechen.org to apply for a concessionary coupon code which can be used on the booking form below.
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If you prefer not to pay online, you can send a cheque payable to ‘Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust’ to: Bookings, Sakya Centre Bristol, 121 Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS6 5BX.
Camping at Changlochen
Camping places are limited so please apply early by emailing changlochen@dechen.org
A tent with one adult: £45 per week
A tent with two adults: £90 per week
All extra days are charged on a pro-rata weekly basis
No charge for children.
Dechen Diner & Dechen Cafe
Lunches will be available each day as last year.
As always Dechen Cafe will be open between sessions.
