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Shangpa
Rinpoche giving teachings
This
short retreat was held over a weekend at the Fraser's Hill resort.
The main focus of the retreat was on practical sessions on 'The
Seven Points of Mind Training'.
'The
Seven Points of Mind Training' is a very important practice for
our development of Bodhicitta. It is a practice for developing loving
kindness and compassion towards all sentient beings. One who practises
this mind training seriously will not only be able to benefit oneself
on the path to Enlightenment, but will also be able to benefit others
in the relief of their sufferings.
Devotees
during a study period
During
this retreat, as well as giving the Mind Training teachings, Ven
Shangpa Rinpoche led us in prayers, including some guided practical
meditations and held discussions relating to the teachings.
The
level of the retreat was designed to be suitable for everyone, in
particular those who have received or are now receiving the teachings
on the mind training. It was conceived as a retreat 'cum holiday',
as the session was conducted in a very relaxed way. There was a
chance for everyone to come together to practise, work, to share
and to show our love an compassion for each other, as well as to
foster closer spiritual relationships and teamwork amongst all the
Dharma brothers and sisters.
The
participants of the retreat
We've
included the programme below, so that you can have some idea of
the type of activities conducted on such a retreat.
Programme
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Time
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Activity
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Friday
- 28.7.2000
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10.00
am
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Report
at Centre
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10.30
am
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Leave
Kuala Lumpur
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4.00
pm
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Arrival
at Fraser Hill Resort
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Free
for own leisure (Relax, rest)
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Briefing,
Get to know each other
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Saturday
- 29.7.2000
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7.00
am - 8.00 am
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Breakfast
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9.00
am - 10.00 am
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Chenrezig
Prayer
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10.00
am - 10.30 am
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Break
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10.30
am - 12.00 am
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Teaching
on 'Seven Points of Mind Training'
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12.00
pm - 2.00 pm
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Lunch
and Rest
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2.00
pm - 4.00 pm
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Continue
with the Teaching & Discussion
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4.00
pm - 8.00 pm
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Dinner
and Rest
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8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
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'Calling
Guru From Afar' Prayer and Lojong Meditation
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Sunday
- 30.7.2000
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7.00
am - 8.00 am
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Breakfast
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9.00
am - 10.00 am
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Chenrezig
Prayer and Lojong Meditation
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10.00
am - 10.30 am
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Break
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10.30
am - 12.00 am
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Teaching
on 'Seven Points of Mind Training'
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12.00
pm - 2.00 pm
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Lunch
and Rest
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2.00
pm - 3.00 pm
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Milarepa
Tsok Offering
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3.00
pm - 5.00 pm
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Individual
activities
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5.00
pm - 7.30 pm
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Dinner
and Rest
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7.30
pm - 9.30 pm
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Group
Discussion, Communication Session and Farewell Gathering
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Monday
- 31.7.2000
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12.00
am
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Check
out and depart Fraser Hill for home.
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Shangpa
Rinpoche and lamas in front to the chalets
click here for details on the free book - Seven
Point Mind Training
click
here for Biography
of Shangpa Rinpoche
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