Sunday Gatherings at Orgyen Hermitage (near Katikati, N.Z.)
“Primordial Dharma”
– the path of integration –
January 14, 2024
February 11, 2024
March 10, 2024
Primordial Dharma;
Where meditation practice mirrors realisation.
Where, path and goal are not different.
Where what is studied or practised, is who is studying and practising,
Where love and clear seeing perfumes the ever-fresh gardens of our lives and the lives of all living beings.
Primordial dharma is an ungraspable treasure,
fundamentally inconceivable,
it is good in the beginning, good in the middle and good at the end.
It mothers, holds, supports and cradles everything,
This ever-fresh dancing of creativity and wonderment,
Its what I am
and what I do, this primordial dharma that is also you.
It manifests everyone – mysteries unfolding inviting investigation
Realised by wise lovers of suchness
everywhere
Blessed.
During these 3 classes, Tarchin will continue to teach from the “Sadhana of Samantabhadra” emphasising The Path of Integration. The root text is available for download at <https://greendharmatreasury.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/samantabhadra-gdt-8219.pdf>
If you intend to join us for this study you might like to review some of the earlier classes that are now posted on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfqQ393gSULyQ-Hw2QX_1jKaDxO_09Wa
All Sunday classes start at 10am. Please arrive a little earlier to allow time to get settled. Class will be followed by a shared lunch. If you plan to physically attend please RSVP Mary.
Zooming: For those unable to attend in person we will be zooming the classes. Please click the appropriate link below and fill in the form. You will then be sent the zoom link to be used on the day of the class and also a reminder one day ahead of time. You need to register for the individual class that you wish to attend. This lets us know who will be attending.
January 14th: https://forms.gle/NgeXpyTnm2UGkLqE8
Feb 11th: https://forms.gle/7pNvZGxX7NPvq8iT6
March 10th: https://forms.gle/ZkPEtXTmGS9pPRbF8
March 15, 2024 – April 5, 2024
Residential retreat at
The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, N.Z.
“Primordial Dharma and the Sadhana of Samantabhadra”
good at the beginning, good in the middle and good at the end
Primordial Dharma –
where love and clear seeing perfumes the ever-fresh gardens of our lives
and the lives of all living beings.
In essence, primordial dharma is an ungraspable treasure.
Fundamentally inconceivable,
yet good in the beginning, good in the middle and good at the end,
it mothers, holds, supports and cradles everything.
This ever-fresh dancing of creativity and wonderment . . .
Its what I am
and what I do,
this primordial dharma
that is also you.
It manifests everyone – continuously unfolding,
inviting investigation,
realised by wise lovers of suchness
everywhere,
blessed.
Five years ago, Tarchin crafted a poetic summation of the path of natural awakening in the form of “A Sadhana of Samantabhadra”. During this upcoming retreat he will use that text as a springboard for a rich and meaningful exploration of what could also be thought of as primordial dharma-in-action. The retreat will be a precious opportunity for people who have been touched by Tarchin’s teachings or writings to come together as a community of friends in dharma to deepen their insight and practice. Over the three weeks, through contemplation, meditation, mindful movement and immersion in the rugged beauty of Wangapeka, we will explore the meeting point of dharma, deep ecology and our place in the world.
If you are unfamiliar with Tarchin and his work and would like to do a bit of preparation reading before the retreat, we suggest his latest book “This Nectar of Naturalness”. The sadhana text can also be downloaded from Green Dharma Treasury.
For details of cost and how to register go to <https://wangapeka.org/events/primordial-dharma-and-the-sadhana-of-samantabhadra/>.
For any other information, contact Mark Schrader who has kindly offered to be course manager at schrader.mark@gmail.com
April 6-7, 2024
Nelson Buddhist Centre
11 Buxton Square, 10 am
Primordial Dharma –
where meditation practice mirrors realisation.
Where path and goal are not different.
Where what is studied or practiced, is who is studying and practising.
Where love and clear seeing perfumes the ever-fresh gardens of our lives
and the loves of all living beings.
Primordial dharma is an ungraspable treasure.
Fundamentally inconceivable, it is
good in the beginning,
good in the middle and
good at the end.
It mothers, holds, supports and cradles everything,
This ever-fresh dancing of creativity and wonderment . . .
Its what I am
and what I do,
this primordial dharma
that is also you.
It manifests everyone – continuously unfolding,
inviting investigation,
realised by wise lovers of suchness
everywhere,
blessed.
Green Dharma Treasury 