Shedra in Tibet under the guidance of Patrul Rinpoche
We are very happy to inform you that in 2010, the Zangdok Palri Institute summer courses will take place in Dzogchen, Tibet and in Dharma City, Belgium. The courses are open for all the students of the Six-Year Dzogchen Practitioner’s Course and for new students. It is mandatory to do one of the courses.
The Course in Dzogchen, Tibet takes place from 20 of July to the 5 of August 2010. The 20 July is the Opening Ceremony of the Zangdok Palri Temple. Rinpoche has given a long interview to explain the importance of this Temple. You are encouraged to read it... The teachings will take place from the 21 of July till the 5 of August. From the 6 of August till the 10 of August is the possibility to go for a pilgrimage. The pilgrimage will take place around Dzogchen and it will be possible to participate in one or more days before leaving Dzogchen
The text which will be studied during the retreats is: " The Root Stanzas on the Middle Way " (" Uma Tsawa Sherab ") by Nagarjuna.
Rinpoche’s wish is to make it possible for all his students to go to Dzogchen. Therefore we make the course fee for Tibet as low as possible with a day price of only 15 €. But this amount will only cover costs for food and preparing facilities on site. To make this project financially possible we will have to find sponsors for: the Tsok, the Teachers, the Monks, Offerings and the coordination point in Chengdu, etc.
To have an opportunity to choose one’s own level of price and comfort, we will not organize a common trip from Chengdu. The students will have to pay their travel to Dzogchen themselves. To make that easier you will be able to contact us in Chengdu, to help you travel to Dzogchen, to book a hotel, bus, car and other practical things like shopping, camping equipment, mobile connection, money exchange.
During the course doctors will be present for the medical care – especially focused on high altitude sickness.
For the transport we advise you not to contact any travel agency, since in case of problems we will not be able to help you, but to contact us when you arrive in Chengdu.
The enrollment form are given below. Please note that the deadline for enrolment is the 1st of June:
We advice people not to come earlier as volunteers because the first days at 4000 meters are not easy and it will be difficult to do any work. If someone wants to help please contact Irene by email: grundel@mail.tele.dk.
Donations
As you know, the organisation of this course depends on your financial support. To give you some picture of the needs, we have published some information on the following page: http://zpi.patrulrinpoche.net/donate.
You can donate online by PayPal or on this bank account:
Dzogchen Gelek Palbar Ling ASBL
Tibet 2010
IBAN: BE06 0882 4689 6822
BIC: GKCCBEBB
The Course in Dharma City, Belgium will be from the 20 of August till the 5 of September 2010.