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All are warmly invited to attend a weekend retreat led by Lama Dawa
Tarchin Phillips at Casa De Maria Retreat Center. The retreat,
beginning Thursday evening, will be devoted to group practice and in-
depth teachings on Chenrezig, a joyful melodious practice of
enlightened compassion. Venerated throughout the Buddhist world,
Chenrezig (Tibetan), the embodiment of the compassion of all the
Buddhas is also known as Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit), Kwan-Yin (China)
and Kannon (Japan).
Generating compassion for oneself and others can provide support in
these uncertain times. During the retreat, participants will receive
in-depth teachings on Chenrezig, the embodiment of enlightened
compassion, and perform the group meditation practice throughout the
day. At the end of the retreat, there will be a group celebration
where we will share offerings of food and drink.
Buddhist Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips completed two 3-year
meditation retreats as a student of the Mahamudra meditation master
Gendün Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Monastery in France where he
received the transmission of the Karma Kagyü Lineage. Prior to
focusing on meditative practices, Dawa pursued advanced studies in the
arts, a career in the entertainment industry and worked with severely
ill cancer and cardiac patients. Today, he teaches throughout Europe
and the US, offering guidance to those on the spiritual path and is
the resident teacher of Bodhi Path Center Santa Barbara.
The retreat will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 and
end at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Accommodations at the
retreat will be dorm-style and all meals will be provided for both
residential and commuter attendees. While one is not required to stay
at the retreat center, it is encouraged as it strengthens the group
practice during the retreat and can deepen one’s own experience.
Pricing for the retreat is below and attendance for the retreat is
limited to 20. Note that the price includes all room, food, and
program fees; however, the teacher’s gift is not included and would be
offered separately. Scholarships are available for the retreat -
please contact us for more information.