Ven. Priyadarshi public talk and retreat Feb 10-12, important information

[Prajnopaya SoCal]

For those of you who are planning to attend the public talk and/or weekend retreat with Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi at University of Southern California and Chapman University, please take a moment to read the information below, and also review our website at www.prajnopayasocal.org for more information. If you have already registered for the events, you have received an email with the same information from Prajnopaya Socal. We look forward to seeing you at the events. 

Public Talk: "Happiness and Well-being in Times of Uncertainty" 

Friday, February 10, 7:30pm at USC Taper Hall 102

University of Southern California (USC) 
3501 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA. 90089

Driving Directions

Campus Map

Parking: Park in Structure D. Entrance to Structure D is on W. Jefferson Blvd. across from the Shrine Auditorium, Entrance 4 on the map. Pay at the entrance kiosk. Cost: $8                                

To enter the campus, exit the parking structure on the side of the structure opposite to the entrance. There is an elevator at one end of the structure.
When you exit the structure you will be on W. 34th St. go to the right, or west, on W. 34th for approximately a block to Trousdale Parkway. Taper Hall is the building on the south-west corner of W. 34th and Trousdale Parkway. Room 102.

Food: There are dining facilities on and near campus. Check the campus map and click "Dining" on the sidebar.


Weekend Retreat: "Vimalakirti Sutra"

Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12, at Chapman University Beckman Hall 214

Registration starts at 9am, teachings starts at 10am on Saturday. Ends around 5pm.

Teaching starts at 9am Sunday. Ends noon.

Chapman University 
One University Dr.
Orange, CA. 92866

Driving Directions

University map

Parking: Lastinger Parking Structure beneath the Wilson Field. P4 on map of campus. Entrance to Lastinger Structure is located on Walnut Ave. between Glassell and Center. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased at one of the permit dispensers located throughout the structure. Be sure to place the permit face-up on your dashboard. Cost: $2 for 2 hours; $3 for 4 hours; $5 for 12 hours.

To enter the campus, exit the parking structure using the steps opposite the parking structure entrance.

Lodging: If you are coming from out of town and need lodging, Chapman University has this list of hotels near the campus.

 

Food: Restaurants are located on and within walking distance of the campus.   

Text: Two versions of "Vimalakirti Sutra" are suggested: Burton Watson's edition is recommended - available in book-stores & Robert Thurman's translation is available on-line 

Seating: Chairs available. If you’d like to sit on the floor, please bring your own cushion(s).

Attire: Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and bring an extra layer because the class room tends to be cooler. 

Support: The Public Talk and the Retreat are being offered on a donation basis. 

To support these teachings and Ven. Tenzin's many other activities please make a check out to "Prajnopaya" with "SoCal" in the memo, 

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Jim

Prajnopaya SoCal
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