at Pullahari in Nepal
Philosophy Study  | Meditation Programme 

PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME

MAIN TEACHING
JAN. 7 to MARCH 8, 2010 (9.00 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
[Losar Break: February 14 to February 16]
Students are required to attend all sessions of the main teachings and at least one Language or Scripture class.


Progressive Stages of the View of Emptiness

The Principal Aspects Of The Path
Lam gTso rNam gSum by Je Tsongkhapa
Based on the commentary “The Path of Liberation for the Fortunate Ones” (Tib: sKal bZang Thar Pa’i Jug Ngogs) by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye.

The Regent Maitreya and Arya Asanga taught that the whole range of topics of all the excellent teachings of the Victors is contained in the sequential paths of the three kinds of beings. The path of those of initial and intermediate capacity consists of renunciation, and the path of those of greatest capacity consists of Bodhicitta. Right view is that shared by both Mahayana and Hinayana. Thus the three essential and crucial points of renunciation, compassion, and right view encompass the full sequence of the paths of the three kinds of beings.
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SCRIPTURES CLASS (11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Presentation of the Tenets of the Vaibhashika, Sautantrika, and Cittamatra schools, incorporating essential points of science of mind (bLo Rigs) and science of reasoning (rTags Rigs)

CLASS 1: Pre-requisites: Intermediate knowledge of Tibetan language, including reading ability and basic classical Tibetan vocabulary. Medium of Instruction: mainly Tibetan.

CLASS 2: Pre-requisites: None. Medium of Instruction: English.

TIBETAN LANGUAGE CLASSES (2 to 3.30 p.m.) 1. BEGINNER LANGUAGE CLASS - Emphasis: Alphabet and reading skills, foundations of grammar, some basic colloquial Tibetan language. Medium of Instruction: Tibetan and English. Prerequisites: None.

II. INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE CLASS - Emphasis: Advanced Tibetan grammar, reading skills and colloquial Tibetan language. Prerequisites: Intermediate reading skills ability. Medium of Instruction: English with some Tibetan.

CONTINUATION OF THE 2009 PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME (4 to 6p.m.) Open only to students who attended the 2009 philosophy programme in full.

RESIDENTIAL MEDITATION RETREAT PROGRAMME March 13 to 23, 2010
Commitment to attend of all teachings and practice sessions is required.

Progressive Stages of Meditation Practice

SHAMATHA MEDITATION PROGRAMME
Based on “The Progressive Stages of Meditation”
By Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye

TEACHERS  & GUIDES:
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgial & Khenpo Sherab Gyaltsen

Teachings and guidance on training the mind in the methods of shamatha meditation, specifically the general methods for stabilising the foundation of the practice through cultivating the causes and conditions of shamatha, that is how to abandon what is to be eliminated and how to cultivate the remedies. SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE March 13 07.00 – 07.45 am Breakfast   10.15 - 11.30 am Teachings   12.30 – 01.30 pm Lunch   02.00 – 04.30 pm Teachings   04.30 – 05.00 pm Afternoon Tea   05.00 – 06.00 pm Group Meditation   06.00 – 07.30 pm Dinner   07.30 – 08.30 pm Individual Meditation March 14-22 06.00 am Wake up Gong   06.30 – 07.00 am Individual Meditation   07.00 – 08.00 am Breakfast   08.15 – 09.30 am Group Meditation   09.30 – 10.00 am Morning Tea   10.15 – 12.00 pm Teachings   12.30 – 01.30 pm Lunch   02.00 – 03.15 pm Individual Meditation   03.15 – 04.00 pm Afternoon Tea   04.00 – 05.30 pm Teachings   05.30 – 06.00 pm Group Meditation   06.15 – 07.15 pm Dinner   07.30 – 08.30 pm Individual Meditation March 23 07.00 – 07.45 am   Breakfast   08.00 – 09.30 am Group Meditation   09.30 – 10.10 am Morning Tea   10.15 – 11.45 am    Summary of Teachings   11.45 – 12.15 pm Closing Ceremony   12.30 – 1.15 pm Lunch