00 Welcome and Introduction to the retreat
- Author
- B. Alan Wallace
- Published
- Thu 21 Aug 2014
- Episode Link
- https://media.sbinstitute.com/_db/lectures/675/20140821pm.m4a
Welcome to Thanyapura Fall 2014 retreat.
This session outlined what will be covered in the retreat. The teachings are based on two texts: Padmasambhavas Natural Liberation, and excerpts from Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence. The teachings focus on three of the six bardos (living, meditation and dreaming).
Alan describes himself as a dharma chef, serving up a juicy offering. Shamatha is the starting point.
There are 36 people on individual retreats at Thanyapura, but all crew members together - so be considerate to others. Now give up all attachment to this life and devote it to Dharma.
