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An Extraordinary Tibetan Master
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Geshe Palden Drakpa is regarded as one of the greatest living masters of both the Madhyamaka tradition and the science of mind. He will offer two six-week courses; each culminates in a weekend non-residential retreat. These classes explore two of the most advanced Buddhist topics. We encourage participants to read the suggested texts in advance and actively participate in the discussions.
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Course One: The Quintessential Features of the Madhyamaka Wisdom
February 19 - March 26, 2003
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Weekend Retreat March 29, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
This course is intended to provide students with an intimate understanding of the Madhyamaka rationale, as embodied in the great Indian classics by Nagarjuna and Chandrakirti, and the Tibetan interpretations by Lama Tsongkhapa. Geshe-la’s presentation will be in the form of a nyong-tri, or “experiential transmission,” and will involve active participation through discussion and meditation.
Suggested reading: Realizing Emptiness by Gen Lamrimpa and Introduction to the Middle Way by Padmakara Translation Group.
Tuition: $200, members $160
Pre-registration by February 3: $180, members $144
plus voluntary offering to the teacher
Course Two: The Buddhist Science of Mind
April 2 - May 7, 2003
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Weekend Retreat May 10, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
In this course Geshe Palden Drakpa will present the key features of the Buddhist mind sciences as outlined in both the sutras and tantras. The approach will be one of looking at the mind from the perspective of transformative models, with the emphasis on providing students with an understanding of how to make inner quantum leaps in their own spiritual life.
Suggested reading: The Gelug/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra by H.H. the Dalai Lama and Mind in Buddhist Psychology , Herbert V. Guenther, translator.
Tuition: $200, members $160
Pre-registration by March 14: $180, members $144
plus voluntary offering to the teacher
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Geshe Palden Drakpa was born in the Tehor region of Kham, Eastern Tibet
and
became a monk of Drepung Loseling while in his early teens. He excelled
in
his studies, and eventually was awarded the Geshe Lharam, the highest
academic degree offered in the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism. He
served
as scholar-in-residence at Tibet House in New Delhi; has represented
Tibet
in the bi-annual Mind and Life Conferences held at the Dalai Lama's
residence in Dharamsala; and has also served as Visiting Professor at
the
University of Virginia, Charlottesville. He currently lives and teaches
at
Drepung Loseling Monastery in India.
Geshe Palden Drakpa is regarded as one of the greatest living masters of
both the Madhyamaka tradition and the science of mind.
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For registration and information, please contact us at (404) 816-5510 or institute@drepung.org
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