Retreat: Intro to Vajrayana

with Shastri Ethan Nichtern
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The Interdependence Project NYC
302 Bowery 3rd Floor (Ring Middle Buzzer)
New York, NY 10012
United States

When

Sat, 2/18/2012, 10:00am - 6:00pm

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This retreat is being offered in conjunction with a six-week course titled "Intro to Vajrayana" and is also is open on a drop in basis to all.   Participation in all six weeks is recommended, but not required.

Retreat: Saturday, Feb 18, 2011, 10am-6pm
Looking for the 6-week course, click here.
 

Join Shastri Ethan Nichtern for a daylong retreat that introduces the Vajrayana Path and practices. During the daylong retreat Ethan will introduce students to a short White Tara liturgical visualization practice written by his teacher, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

This retreat is only available for those who have already developed a regular meditation practice. In addition, it is recommended that students have at least one of the following statements apply to them to attend Saturday's retreat.
 
-A meditation practice of at least one year and an interest in vajrayana (tantric) practice that goes beyond intellectual curiosity.
 
-A feeling of personal connection to Ethan as a teacher (meaning one of your personal teachers)
 
-An interest in or active participation in the Shambhala path and desire to look further into those transformative teachings.
 
Cost
Retreat Only $75
Retreat Only - Full Member $50
Retreat Only - Sustaining Members $38
6-Week Course and Retreat $150 (Sign up here)
 
FREE! For IDP Visionary Members (If you are a visionary member and would like to register for this event, please send an e-mail to caroline@theidproject.org)
 
(click here for info on becoming a member, and how much it helps us)
 
Can't afford it? It is our full intention to accommodate the financial needs of anyone who has a genuine commitment to practice and study. Reduced Payment Options and Work-Study are always available. Please contact  marisa@theidproject.org to make alternative arrangements or fill out our work-study application. 
 
Secular Buddhist Studies Program 
The Secular Buddhist Studies Program at the Interdependence Project offers a strong and accessible foundation in Buddhist meditation, psychology, philosophy, and ethics from a secular perspective, inclusive of multiple traditions and bodies of teaching. Interested in the Secular Buddhist Studies Program? Learn more here.
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