The Three Turnings: Overcoming the Kleshas Retreat 3 of 3: Recognizing the Nature of Phenomena
Led By:
Lama Michael Conklin
Location:
KCC Urban Center
Date:
Jul 16 2010 8:00am - Jul 17 2010 5:00pm
This is a series of three two-day retreats. According to the Tibetan traditions the Buddha’s teachings are divided into three major sets or “three turnings”. These three turnings present distinct yet complementary approaches to overcoming the kleshas– the fundamental ignorance and the emotional compulsions that arise from it– and giving rise to deep compassion and wisdom. The three two-day retreats, supported by optional classes, will include some explanation of the teachings that underly our meditation practices. But the emphasis in the retreats will be on learning the different approaches presented by the three turnings through structured meditative exercises. Based on this understanding, each individual should have a better sense of which practices to focus on in their personal path. Understanding the context should also give a better sense of how to approach the practice at hand. This series of retreats is recommended for students who have been practicing a year or more. Longer time practitioners may find the series useful for understanding how practices they already know fit within the context of the three turnings. Participants will be encouraged to practice in between the three retreats using the approaches covered. The dates of all three retreats are: Jan 15th and 16th: Abandoning the Causes of Suffering April 16th and17th: Transforming Outlook and July 16th and 17th: Recognizing the Nature of Phenomena For those already participating in the Mahamudra program or who otherwise have a full slate of practice, this program will give you more perspective about the practices you are doing already. You can engage in this program without adding to your existing practice commitments. Participants are meant to attend all three retreats. Full participation is one way to meet the prerequisites for the one week retreat in September. Participants must have been practicing a year or more or get permission from Lama Michael.
Cost $250 for KCC members, $300 for non-members. The price includes the four classes for those who want to attend them, but they are not required to attend. The registration and payment is the same in that case.
A reading list will be posted at a later date.
If you have additional questions, please contact Karyn Fenton at bandk290@canby.com or phone: 503-263-3412 Scholarships A limited number of scholarships (up to 50% of the retreat cost) are available for individuals with serious financial constraints. Preference is given to KCC members of at least three months. The number of scholarships available depends entirely on donations to the Scholarship Fund. For those who can afford it, please consider contributing to the Scholarship Fund so that others who are less financially fortunate are able to attend KCC retreats.
Possible Readings for The Three Turnings Program Version: January 12, 2010
The books below are the first pass at our recommendations for readings for the material covered in KCC's Three Turnings retreat and class series. By listing this many books, we definitely do not mean to imply that you should read them all. These are just books that some Program Council members have read in our own preparation for teaching this study and retreat series at KCC.
The first three books mentioned are translated from the teachings of Tibetan teachers and definitely have the cultural feel and language of many such books. We cannot recommend them highly for all readers, but there are few books specifically devoted to this topic, so we include them here.
If you know of other excellent books, please feel free to send them to Bill or Dora at dorabill@comcast.netor Julia at jtamang@easystreet.net.We will refine this list as we go.
Three Turnings, Three Vehicles in General Dharma Paths, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche The Three Vehicles of Buddhist Practice, Thrangu Rinpoche Profound Buddhism: From Hinayana to Vajrayana, Kalu Rinpoche Daring Steps Towards Fearlessness: The Three Vehicles of Buddhism, Ringu Tulku
First Turning What the Buddha Taught, Walpola Rahula The Essence of Buddhism, Traleg Rinpoche The Life of the Buddha and The Four Noble Truths, Thrangu Rinpoche The Four Noble Truths, the Dalai Lama The Four Noble Truths, Ven. Lobsang Gyatso The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hahn Old Path, White Clouds, Thich Nhat Hahn (life of Buddha) Buddha, Karen Armstrong (life of Buddha)
Second Turning The Four Immeasureables: Cultivating a Boundless Heart, B. Alan Wallace The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Taking the Bodhisattva Vow, Bokar Rinpoche The Heart Sutra, Red Pine Mother of the Buddhas, Les Hixon (selections from the Prajnaparamita Sutra in 8000 Lines) Profound Wisdom of the Heart Sutra, Bokar Rinpoche Verses from the Center, Stephen Batchelor Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, translated by Vesna and Alan Wallace A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, translated by Stephen Batchelor No Time to Lose, Pema Chodron (commentary) Healing Anger, the Dalai Lama (commentary on the 6th chapter)
Commentaries on Mind Training Buddhism with an Attitude: The Tibetan Seven-Point Mind-Training, B. Alan Wallace Start Where you Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living, Pema Chodron Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Chogyam Trungpa Enlightened Courage: An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind Training, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Third Turning/Tantra Changeless Nature, The Mahayana Uttara Tantra Shastra, translated by Ken and Katia Holmes Crystal Clear, Thrangu Rinpoche (this book also has excellent zhinay and lhatong instruction) Everyday Consciousness and Buddha Awakening, Thrangu Rinpoche Secret of the Vajra World (also includes chapters on the three vehicles), Reginald Ray Creation and Completion, Jamgon Kongtrul, with commentary by Thrangu Rinpoche Introduction to Tantra, Lama Thubten Yeshe
Sponsor Kagyu Changchub Chuling (KCC) http://www.kcc.org, a Dharma Center in Portland, Oregon, is sponsoring this retreat. KCC was founded in 1976 by the Very Venerable Kalu Rinpoche, one of the eminent meditation masters of modern Tibet and a holder of the Karma Kagyu and Shangpa Kagyu lineages. The mission of KCC is to make the teachings of these lineages accessible for all practitioners, whether they are just beginning to investigate Buddhism or are long-time students. Please review the scholarship and membership policies http://www.kcc.org/about-kcc/governance/policies-procedures/Scholarship%20Committee%20Guidelines To apply for a scholarship, please include a letter briefly stating your financial circumstances, the amount you are requesting and your history as a practitioner with your completed registration form and payment.
Sponsor Kagyu Changchub Chuling (KCC) http://www.kcc.org, a Dharma Center in Portland, Oregon, is sponsoring this retreat. KCC was founded in 1976 by the Very Venerable Kalu Rinpoche, one of the eminent meditation masters of modern Tibet and a holder of the Karma Kagyu and Shangpa Kagyu lineages. The mission of KCC is to make the teachings of these lineages accessible for all practitioners, whether they are just beginning to investigate Buddhism or are long-time students.
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