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SUMMARY:Mahamudra Retreat with Yangsi Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:This is a strict residential retreat for a limited number of experienced students; registration is by application only. \nREGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN FOR A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR DAY RETREATANTS   \n\n2025  Mahamudra Retreat with Yangsi Rinpoche (residential)\nSupported by Ven. Lozang Yönten and Dr. Namdrol Adams \n\nCLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW  \n\nPLEASE NOTE: The selection process for attendees will be based on a number of factors\, most relevant among them:\n     1. Your experience level and familiarity with Buddhist practice\n     2. Your experience level and familiarity with Yangsi Rinpoche and/or the Maitripa Community\n     3. The overall composition of the group \nWe are endeavoring to make this process as transparent and timely as possible for all. Please reach out if there are any concerns. All arrival/departure/logistics/meal/housing/scheduling details will be made available to retreatants once the group is finalized. Thank you for your patience. \n  \n\nRetreat Description\nMahamudra techniques have historically been transmitted through all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In this retreat\, we will be focusing on the tradition of Mahamudra as taught by the First Panchen Lama\, as well as the instruction of the Mahasiddha Maitripa. This retreat will present a full set of teachings for Mahamudra meditation\, including the basis of meditation on single-pointed concentration\, focused meditation on the mind\, and insight meditation into the ultimate nature of the mind. The retreat will also highlight the preliminary practices which act as a foundation for Mahamudra practice. \nKarma yoga is a daily part of the retreat environment\, and all participants will be expected to participate. \n\nHousing\, Meals\, Retreat Facility\nThis is a strict retreat for a limited number of students\, suitable for intermediate or advanced students\, and registration is by application only. \nThe retreat will take place at a beautiful retreat center near the Clackamas River\, about 30 minutes by car from Portland. \nThere are simple residential spaces in double or triple-occupancy rooms with like genders for approximately 30 full-board residential retreatants\, and space for meals and practice for 15 day-only retreatants. Residential retreatants must commit to the entire retreat. A vegetarian breakfast\, lunch\, and a light dinner will be prepared and served at the retreat facility for all participants\, and vegan options will be available at every meal. \n\nOther Notes\nThis retreat will not be available for online access.\nCamping at the Retreat Facility is not permitted.\nThe Retreat Facility is not ADA accessible and there is uneven ground\, basic physical mobility is needed to attend. \n\nRetreat Costs \nCosts for the entire 10-day retreat are as follows. \nLodgers\, including 3 meals and room – $154/day = $1\,540 for 10 days\nDay only attendees\, including 3 meals = $120/day = $1\,200 for 10 days\nMonastics = Up to 6 monastic scholarships available to cover full room and board \nThese costs reflect only the retreat facility fee (which is also at cost)\, food and lodging\, Maitripa College teachers\, staff\, and retreat support\, and a limited number of monastic participants. No financial gain has been built into the retreat costs for Maitripa College or for the retreat facility. \n\nRetreat Registration Deadlines\nMarch 14          Applications due (NOTE: This deadline has been extended for a few remaining spots; registration is still open)\nMarch 21          Notification date for Retreatants\nApril 1                50% Deposit due\nMay 1                 Balance due \n*Absolutely no exceptions to these dates; participants will need to make these deadlines in order to ensure their spot in the retreat* \n\nDaily Schedule for Retreat\n*Tentative and subject to change* \n6:00 – 7:30 am              Morning Practice Session \n7:30 – 8:30 am              Breakfast \n8:30 – 9:30 am             Karma Yoga \n10:00 – 11:30 am          Mahamudra Teaching and Practice Session \n12:00 – 1:00 pm            Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 pm              Rest \n2:00 – 3:00 pm              Discussion Groups \n3:15 – 4:30 pm               Mahamudra Teaching and Practice Session \n4:45 – 5:30 pm               Mahamudra Teaching and Practice Session \n5:45 – 6:30 pm               Evening Meal \n7:15 – 8:15 pm                Evening Practice Session
URL:https://maitripa.org/events/mahamudra-retreat-2025/
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