MANI RETREAT
with Lama Zopa Rinpoche
5 May to 6 June, 2009


RETREAT INFORMATION
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Calender
5 May - 6 June : Mani retreat
6 and 7 May : 1,000 arm Chenrezig initiation

Start of the retreat
The retreat will begin the 5 May 2008 in the evening with the placing of cushions in the tent, the introductory speech by Lama Zopa Rinpoche's retreat assistant, who's name we'll know in the up-coming weeks and a few words about the organisation from the Institute team.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche has offered to begin the retreat by confering the 1,000 arm Chenrezig initiation the 6 and 7 May. 1,000 arm Chenrezig is the aspect of the compassion of all the buddhas. This initiation belongs to the kryia class of tantra. There is a prepatory session on the first day and the initiation itself the second day. We should tell you that Lama Zopa Rinpoche is known for his inspiring motivations that can sometimes last well into the night. The exact hours of the initiation will undoubtably be known only at the last moment. We should also tell you that

Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings
During the 2003 retreat at the Institute, Lama Zopa Rinpoche taught everyday, even several times a day. This time as well, he could decide at the last moment on the best opportunity to teach. The teachings could be at lunchtime, dinner time or late into the night… It is important for group cohesion, even if you're lodging outside the Institute, to be present as much as possible but if you're absent when Rinpoche decides to come and teach at the last minute, you should establish a network amongst yourselves to notify each other at short notice…

Hours (subject to change)
5h30 : first session (Lama Chöpa Jorchö)
9h30 : second session
11h00 : lunch
13h30 : discussion groups
15h00 : third session
18h00 : light dinner (for thoise not taking precepts)
19h30 : fourth session and/or teaching