Dates: November 1-3, 2024
Check-In Time: November 1, 9:00-10:00 AM
Location: Lanna-style resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand

We warmly invite you to join a transformative 3-day silent meditation retreat, deeply rooted in the core teachings of The Great Perfection Preliminary Practices. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to establish a solid foundation in Buddhist practice and embark on a profound journey toward awakening.

About The Great Perfection Preliminary Practices:
The Great Perfection Preliminary Practices (Ngöndro) are essential steps in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. These practices are designed to purify the mind, accumulate merit, and lay the groundwork for realizing the ultimate nature of reality. They serve as the gateway to deeper spiritual insight and progress on the path toward enlightenment and Buddhahood.

The Four Preliminary Practices include:

The Precious Human Life: Contemplating the rarity and value of obtaining a human life capable of practicing the Dharma.
Impermanence and Death: Reflecting on the impermanent nature of life, encouraging urgency in spiritual practice.
The Sufferings of Samsara: Realizing the inherent sufferings of cyclic existence, fostering renunciation and the desire for liberation.
Karma: Cause and Effect: Understanding the law of cause and effect, recognizing the certainty of results from virtuous and non-virtuous actions.
During this retreat, participants will engage in these contemplative practices, guided by experienced monastic teachers. By working through these foundational steps, you will cultivate the inner qualities necessary for true spiritual transformation and awakening.

Retreat #Highlights:
Guided Meditation & Teachings: Focus on the Four Preliminary Practices with guidance from experienced monastic teachers.
Serene Environment: Stay at a peaceful Lanna-style resort with fresh air, abundant space, and natural surroundings conducive to deep meditation.
Nutritious Meals: Enjoy two organic, plant-based meals daily, along with snacks to support your meditation practice.
Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in spacious, tranquil resort rooms, ideal for relaxation and contemplation.
This retreat is designed for practitioners who are serious about deepening their Buddhist practice and seeking spiritual transformation. The course itself is free, but to cover accommodation and meals, there is a fee of $50 per person. Donations to support the Dharma are appreciated if you are financially able.

Please Note: Arrival time is essential. Please arrive between 9:00 and 10:00 AM on November 1. Late arrivals will not be admitted. The retreat will conclude at 6:00 PM on November 3.