Weekend Retreat:
Avalokiteshvara Meditation and Recitation Practice
with Geshe Tenley
Fri Jun 19, 7–8:30pm EDT
Sat–Sun, Jun 20–21, 10am–4:30pm EDT
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Note: Registration will be available soon.
Geshe Tenley will guide us in a meditation and mantra recitation practice, “The Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara,” which was written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the request of his students when he was very young. This beautiful and inspiring practice is a wonderful way to create the causes for the long life of His Holiness and for peace on earth, while opening our hearts to compassion. It is also a wonderful opportunity to be guided by Geshe Tenley in deeper practice.
The weekend retreat and Friday teaching are open to anyone inspired by His Holiness and his teachings on how to become wiser and more compassionate. One does not need to have received any particular initiation to participate. The emphasis will be on the recitation of the Om mani padme hum mantra. This mantra is also the mantra for the FPMT Global MANI Retreat from May 17 to Nov 1.
Important Note
This is an in-person and online event. For online, the events will be administered using Zoom*.
After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.
*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.
Registration/Schedule
Suggested: $20 per session
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30
The suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody.
Schedule
Friday: 7-8:30pm Teaching
Saturday and Sunday:
10-11:30am Teaching and practice
11:30am-1pm Retreat session
1pm-2:30pm Lunch
2:30-4:30pm Retreat session
Shantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By registering for this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. Please be conscious of any personal information you share. Recordings are typically made to spotlight only on the teacher or facilitator so participants are usually not visible.
Time zone: US Eastern Daylight Time (GMT/UTC-4)
For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.
Additional Materials
Further reading is also available in Lama Yeshe’s commentary on His Holiness’ text in Becoming the Compassion Buddha.
Recordings
Available soon.
Dana for the Teacher
About the Teacher
Geshe Tenley is the Resident Teacher at Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies in Boston. He was ordained by the late Gyume Khensur Geshe Urgyen Tseten Rinpoche in 1990 and began the program of studies to become a geshe at Sera Jey Monastic University. During the course of his studies, he has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as many other highly qualified masters. In 1998, he received his full ordination (gelong) vows from His Holiness and received his geshe degree in 2008. He began teaching at Kurukulla Center in 2009 and was appointed the Resident Teacher by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2010. Geshe Tenley is well-known for his approachability and kindheartedness. His extensive activities in the US and around the world bring great joy and benefit to everyone he meets.
