March Meditation Workshop

Meditation Workshop:
Distinguishing Mind and Awareness 

***Remember this Sunday March 8 is also Daylight Savings Time***

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:  Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT) Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on the foundations of the Dzogchen view and meditation. Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, is the heart essence of all of the Buddha's teachings. These teachings reveal our own true nature in a simple but direct way. Be introduced to the unique Dzogchen view Learn how to recognize and rest in the nature of mind Learn how the practice of resting unfolds to reveal awareness Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation Share this event on Facebook and Twitter. See you on the cushion!

November Meditation Workshop

Meditation Workshop:
Bringing the Mind to Rest

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:  Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (PST)  Phinney Neighborhood Center Brick Building- Room 32 6532 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on the stages of meditation. Learn how to meditate, ask questions, engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Learn the foundational practices for calming your mind, recognizing your own nature, and cultivating your own personal practice. No prior meditation experience necessary, all students welcome. Be introduced to the key points of meditation Learn how to bring the mind to rest using various techniques Learn how recognize the innate qualities of the nature of mind Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation Location details for Phinney Neighborhood Center We are located in the lower Brick building at the Phinney Neigborhood Center. Parking is available for free onsite in both the upper lot by the Blue building, and in the lower lot by the Brick building. Meditation cushions and chairs will be available for use.

Meditation retreat: this weekend!

Daylong Retreat:
Resting in the Nature of Mind

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT)  Private Residence 515 N 64th St Seattle, WA 98103

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Join us for an immersive meditation experience in a supportive environment. This daylong retreat focuses on the foundations of the Dzogchen view and meditation. Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, is the heart essence of all of the Buddha's teachings. These teachings reveal how we can live more deeply in the world in a simple but direct way.

• Be introduced to the unique Dzogchen view
• Learn how to recognize and rest in the nature of mind
• Learn how the practice of resting unfolds to reveal pure presence
• Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation
  

Retreat includes:

• Tea, snacks and vegetarian lunch
• Guided seated and walking meditation
• Learn structure of personal retreat

Limited spots are available. No prior meditation experience necessary, advanced students welcome.

Daylong Retreat: Resting in Nature of Mind

Daylong Retreat:
Resting in the Nature of Mind

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT)  Private Residence Green Lake Seattle, WA 98103

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Join us for an immersive meditation experience in a supportive environment. This daylong retreat focuses on the foundations of the Dzogchen view and meditation. Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, is the heart essence of all of the Buddha's teachings. These teachings reveal how we can live more deeply in the world in a simple but direct way. Be introduced to the unique Dzogchen view Learn how to recognize and rest in the nature of mind Learn how the practice of resting unfolds to reveal pure presence Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation Retreat includes: Tea, snacks and vegetarian lunch Guided seated and walking meditation Learn structure of personal retreat Limited spots are available. No prior meditation experience necessary, advanced students welcome.

Upcoming Meditation Workshop: Heart of Awakening

Meditation Workshop:
Heart of Awakening

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:  Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT) Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on giving rise to the heart of awakening, or bodhicitta. Learn how to meditate, ask questions, engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Learn the foundational practices for the practice of compassion and how these practices shape how we move through the world, what inspires and guides us, and how to live a life well lived.   No prior meditation experience necessary, all students welcome. Understand the human predicament and our shared experience of suffering Learn how self-awareness leads to the practice of compassion and love Learn how to practice Tonglen and work with the art of compassion Understand how the practice of bodhicitta guides us on our journey of awakening

September Meditation Workshop

Meditation Workshop:
Heart of Awakening

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:  Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT)  Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on giving rise to the heart of awakening, or bodhicitta. Learn how to meditate, ask questions, engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Learn the foundational practices for the practice of compassion and how these practices shape how we move through the world, what inspires and guides us, and how to live a life well lived.  No prior meditation experience necessary, all students welcome. Understand the human predicament and our shared experience of suffering Learn how self-awareness leads to the practice of compassion and love Learn how to practice Tonglen and work with the art of compassion Understand how the practice of bodhicitta guides us on our journey of awakening

Upcoming Meditation Workshop: Exploring the Mind

Meditation Workshop:
Exploring the Mind

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT) Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on the vipashyana or insight. Learn how to meditate, ask questions, engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Learn the foundational practices for exploring the inner landscape of your mind, recognizing your own true nature, and setting yourself on a journey of self-discovery and awakening. No prior meditation experience necessary, all students welcome. Be introduced to the key points of exploring the nature of mind Learn how to explore the nature of mind using various techniques Learn how recognize the innate qualities of the nature of mind Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation

Meditation Workshop: Bringing the Mind to Rest

Meditation Workshop:
Bringing the Mind to Rest

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT) Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on the stages of meditation. Learn how to meditate, ask questions, engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Learn the foundational practices for calming your mind, recognizing your own nature, and cultivating your own personal practice. No prior meditation experience necessary, all students welcome. Be introduced to the key points of meditation Learn how to bring the mind to rest using various techniques Learn how recognize the innate qualities of the nature of mind Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation

Register Today: Meditation Retreat with Younge Khachab Rinpoche

Dzogchen Introduction and Instruction

Rinpoche will be giving a Dzogchen introduction and teaching his terma text entitled “The Three Ah’s”, which directly introduce our own pure awareness or rigpa. Rinpoche will be presenting these teachings from the point of view of one’s practice based on his own extensive contemplation and experience. This is a rare opportunity to receive teachings and instruction from a true Dzogchen master.

May 4 - 5, 2019

10am to 5pm

Wise Orchid Taijiquan and QiGong

2002 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

• $150.00 – Program Price

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Younge Khachab Rinpoche

Younge Khachab Rinpoche is a highly accomplished Dzogchen master and non-sectarian, or Rime scholar. He was educated at Ganden Jangtse Monastery where he received his Geshe degree. He was also appointed as the Khenpo of the Kagyu Monastery Thagten Nyingje Ling in Boudhnath where he taught for several years. He has studied widely with the top masters in the Kagyu, Nyingma, Gelug, Sakya and Bon traditions. 

Rinpoche’s style of teaching is direct, warm and engaging, extensive yet practical. He is accessible and takes a personal interest in his students’ progress. Rinpoche currently makes his home in the United States.

April Meditation Workshop

Meditation Workshop:
Resting in the Nature of Mind

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:  Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PDT)  Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong 2002 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 View Map

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Join us for a weekend workshop on the foundations of the Dzogchen view and meditation. Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection, is the heart essence of all of the Buddha's teachings. These teachings reveal how we can live more deeply in the world in a simple but direct way. Be introduced to the unique Dzogchen view Learn how to recognize and rest in the nature of mind Learn how the practice of resting unfolds to reveal pure presence Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation No prior meditation experience necessary, advanced students welcome. See you on the cushion! Greg