“Relaxation”
A one-day retreat with Matul Rinpoche
August 14, 2010
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vegetarian lunch provided
($45 donation requested)
Our life is extremely busy and we are so much in need of relaxation. While physical relaxation offers some relief, spiritual relaxation provides the extra benefit of relieving our inner exhaustion.
The teaching of the Shakyamuni Buddha encourages us to change our perspective; to see the beauty of life and to live more happily by acknowledging both the misery and the strength that we possess. This knowledge and a little effort in our daily lives will enable us to balance our changing and fluctuating emotions. Gradually reducing our emotional fluctuations brings us to a different reality.
Our intention is to give participants a glimpse of what is true happiness, tranquility and peace of mind through this one day retreat at TMBCC.
Tenzin Kunzang Jigme, the seventh H.H. Taklung Matul Rinpoche was born in 1977. He is the lineage holder for the Taklung Kagu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1987, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama formally recognized him as the reincarnation of the sixth H.H. Taklung Matul Thupten Jigme Choechog Rinpoche. He spent a few years in Namgyal Monastery studying Buddhist philosophy and practice. In 1991, he entered the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Dharamsala to learn both the Sutra and Tantra teachings of the Lord Buddha and completed his studies in 2003. Having finished his Buddhist studies, he is now living in Manali, Kulu, in Himachal Pradesh.
To register, contact Mike Betson at forestfolk@aol.com or by phone at 812-325-6572
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Therapeutic Thai Massage Workshop
October 6-9 2010
EquiLibrium
Traditional Thai Massage & Yoga for Therapy
Therapeutic Thai Massage ~ Fall 2010
Our Therapeutic Thai Massage workshop will be offered October 6-9, 2010 at the
Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Due to limited
space and group size, we encourage you to make reservations well in advance.
What you can expect at the TMBCC:
Rolling wooded land, serenity, trails, Tibetan prayer wheels, learning, smiles
Accommodations:
Four yurt-like cabins are available at the back of the property, each with kitchenette,
bathroom, small porch, and air-conditioning. These are suitable for one person or two.
Separate living quarters housing from 2-4 people are situated directly above the main
Cultural Center. Each room has a color scheme associated with the four manifestations of
Buddha: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue. There are two full baths at each end, as well as a large
kitchen and sitting area for eating, studying, and simply talking about the day...
Diversions:
• TMBCC Grounds: Dharma teachings, Library, Happy Yak gift shop
• Monroe Lake: Nature trails, hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing |15 minutes
• Yellow Wood Forest, McCormick’s Creek State Park |30 minutes
• Horseback Riding |15 minutes
• Town of Bloomington: Known as a cultural oasis in the Midwest, it is home to Indiana
University and the Jacobs School of Music… A music series runs summer-long, with
musical venues ranging from classical and ethnic to jazz. The Downtown Square offers
many small shops and galleries, as well as cafés and restaurants for all tastes, and a
large farmer’s market runs on Saturday mornings from Spring to late Fall.
Practicalities:
No phones or televisions at the TMBCC, which is wonderful! Please bring a cell phone, and
be courteous to others by only speaking while in your own quarters. Wireless internet access
is only available in the main building please bring your own laptop. The TMBCC is home to
several monks and Arjia Rinpoche, as well as being a retreat and spiritual center for others.
We ask that there be absolutely NO alcohol or drugs on the premises, and that your attire
be modest shorts and tank tops are fine, but in the temple or prayer areas please wear
sleeves or a shawl, and remove shoes.
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