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The Four Foundations: A Tibetan New Year’s Retreat
February 9 – February 14 EST
Celebrate an auspicious beginning to the New Year of the Tibetan lunar calendar, known as Losar, by immersing yourself in a retreat on the Four Foundations of the Dharma. According to tradition, the actions carried out during these first days of the year are believed to carry a potency magnified a millionfold. We invite you to take this opportunity to collectively gather merit during this very special time, whether you choose to participate in person or online.
Guided by Tulku Migmar Tsering and instructor Matthew Zalichin, we will delve into the Four Foundations, also referred to as the “preliminary practices” or ngondro in Tibetan. These encompass the taking of refuge and cultivating bodhicitta, engaging in confession and purification practices, making mandala offerings, and delving into the profound practice of guru yoga, as outlined in the Guru’s Heart Practice that Dispels All Obstacles (Tukdrup Barché Kunsel) of the Chokling Tersar tradition. While these practices are indispensable for progressing along the Vajrayana path, they simultaneously form the bedrock of anyone’s Dharma path.
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