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This is a practice retreat for intermediate-advanced practitioners of Dzogchen.

Registration is limited, so please wait for a message from Jan to let you know if you’re registered. Those not admitted to this round, will be put on the list for the next offering of this retreat.


DATES:   August 19-27 in person at the Dharma Center of Canada
ONLINE ZOOM tba

INFO:   FOR ZOOM RETREAT ONLY, not applicable to DCC retreat!
The retreat will consist of 3 teachings from Lama Lena (approx. 2 hours each) with practice and practical silence throughout the week.  It will begin with teachings on Saturday and Sunday and then a last teaching at the end of the retreat on Friday.  You are expected to use the whole week for personal retreat.

As this is a retreat, it is recommended that you stay in retreat mode as much as possible throughout the teachings.  In general, retreat mode means practical silence (no social chit chat) and a commitment to do a minimum of 3-4 practice sessions a day.

PRE-REQUISITES:
- Must have been practicing Dzogchen for a minimum of 2 years
- Can see through thoughts much of the time
- Must have practiced and be practicing the Chenrezig visualization with signs
- Must have participated in the Working with Emotions retreat and be practicing Working with Emotions
- Must not have suffered a trauma in the last year
 
THIS PRACTICE CAN BE INTENSE, SO FOR SAFETY, ALL PRE-REQUISITES MUST BE MET!

If you are not sure about whether you meet the prerequisites, or have a compelling reason to attend without meeting them, please contact Jan at janowenchico@gmail.com.  



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TEACHINGS & PRACTICE:
 Participants must make a commitment and set their intention to try their best to do the practice as given.  

The retreat will consist of four teachings of approx. 2 hours and will be scheduled once enough participants have signed up.  NOT  APPLICABLE FOR DCC IN PERSON RETREAT

As this is a retreat, it is recommended that you stay in retreat mode as much as possible throughout the teachings.  In general, retreat mode means practical silence (no social chit chat) and a commitment to do a minimum of 3-4 practice sessions a day.


COST:
Lama has taken a vow not to charge for her teachings and to receive voluntary dana instead.
This is, however, her sole source of income by which she sustains herself and her family in San Francisco, where even the cost of simple living is high. Though this practice is habitual in Asia, where people are accustomed to giving generously for dharma teachings, here in the West students may need a little more guidance.

If you're wondering how much to give, please consider what you might pay for similar teachings and retreats organized by other spiritual or coaching programs. Consider also that during these retreats, Lama not only teaches but holds space, gives transmission, and responds to your emails - all of which takes significant time, effort, and energy. Lastly, consider the rarity of these teachings and how few teachers are able to give them today, in a contemporary language, from an authentic, unbroken lineage.
 
Of course, all of these factors should be taken in consideration with your own income and the proportion of it you can reasonably spend on receiving Lama Lena’s valuable support and teaching. Most importantly, dana should come from the heart in a spirit of gratitude and generosity.

QUESTIONS:
If you think you should be an exception to the requirements, or if you have a question you cannot find an answer to here or on FAQ on the website or if you want a "spiritual friend" who has done this practice and you can't reach Lama Lena, please feel most free to write Jan at janowenchico@gmail.com   If you want a sangha, a community, please check out the Sangha Forum on the website.
Have you had the Working with Emotions retreat and be practicing this method? *
Have you been practicing Dzogchen for two years? *
Have you been practicing Chenrezig and had signs? *
Have you had trauma in the last year? *
Do you promise to keep this practice secret? *
Are you applying for the in person Canada retreat? *
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This retreat is in English. If you require translation please indicate the language below (Note: We will do our best to accommodate all participants, but translation is not guaranteed.) *
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