Land of Medicine Buddha’s Monthly Deity Retreat
WHITE TARA
Saturday & Sunday, October 16th & 17th, 2021
*** This course will occur both online via Zoom and in-person with prior approval.
To book one of the ten available in-person spots, please see the instructions below for registering in-person***
ABOUT THE MONTHLY DEITY RETREAT
For those who want to deepen their connection with and understanding of Deity Yoga using various Lower (Kriya/Action) Tantra Sadhanas (practice manuals). Each month Land of Medicine Buddha will be offering a retreat on a specific Deity. Each short day and a half retreat will include guided practice, explanation of the deity, their mantra and main themes. The longer retreat in December will be more in depth.
ABOUT WHITE TARA
White Tara is for health, long life and protection – pre-emptive strike against karmic obstacles preventing us from living out our fullest, healthiest lifespan. This practice can be done for oneself or on behalf of others.
SCHEDULE
Saturday Oct 16th
Session 1 (with tea break) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PDT
Lunch Break 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm PDT
Session 2 (with tea break) 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm PDT
Sunday Oct 17th
Session 1 (with tea break) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PDT
ABOUT VENERABLE YÖNTEN
Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten is an American-born Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who was ordained in 2003. A practicing Buddhist since 1994, Venerable Yönten moved to Chenrezig Institute in Australia and studied intensively under Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering (Lharampa Geshe from Sera Je Monastery and former Abbot of Gyü-me Tanric College) from 2002 – 2009
completing their Buddhist Studies Program. She then continued to study, retreat and offer service at Dharma Centers worldwide in India and Taiwan as well as Australia and New Zealand, becoming an In-Depth Registered Teacher within the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in 2012
Ven. Yönten was the Resident Teacher of Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre in the Blue Mountains of Australia from 2012 – 2015 before becoming teacher-in-residence six months of the year at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity in New Zealand until 2018.
Land of Medicine Buddha is honored to have her joining the team as our newest addition of teachers. We know that new and long term students will enjoy her open and informal style. She is the type of teacher to encourage questions and debates. For more info. on Ven. Yönten visit: www.integratingbuddhism.net
INTERESTED IN THE POSSIBILITY OF JOINING US LIVE IN-PERSON?
Please take these steps beyond registering online to request a spot to join us live:
1. REGISTER FOR ONLINE ATTENDANCE: Register for the online event attendance below.
2. EMAIL:
3. WRITE IN SUBJECT LINE: in-person request, name & date of event
4. BODY OF EMAIL: include your first and last name, proof of full vaccination, and the best way in which to contact you (eg. email, cell phone, text, etc)
5. WAIT TO RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION NUMBER: If there is space available to accommodate you safely, you will receive a confirmation number from the Spiritual Program Department.
There is a limited number of seats available, so please email us as soon as possible. EMAILING US IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF A SPOT IN THE GOMPA. Please assume you will be joining the event online via zoom, unless you have received a confirmation number from the Spiritual Program Department inviting you to join us . There will no extra charge for the teaching to join us live and in-person.
Masks will be required at all times indoors, as well as observance of paper social distancing.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while we navigate these new and often changing situations during this pandemic. We are doing our best to keep everyone safe while also finding a way to cultivate community and connection.
WANT TO BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY?
You may book a room to stay overnight here. It is wise to get confirmation for permission to join in-person from the SPC Dept. () prior to booking your room. Booking an overnight stay is not a guarantee of availability to join in-person.
For more information on booking an overnight stay please email:
FUTURE DEITY RETREATS
Orange Manjushri – Short weekend retreat – November 20th and 21st, 2021
For wisdom, memory and ability
– Techniques to sharpen intelligence and to focus the mind as well as to
cut through the ignorance of oneself and others. This practice includes
vivid imagery and aspirational prayers directly applicable to daily life.
TO REGISTER FOR THE WEEKEND MANJUSHRI RETREAT: CLICK HERE
Green Tara – Short weekend retreat – January 15th and 16th, 2022
For swift action, protection and dispelling the eight fears
– Connect with the motivating energy of enlightened body, speech and
mind through this deep guru yoga practice. Connect with the archetypal
feminine energy of unconditional love, efficiency and protection.
TO REGISTER FOR WEEKEND GREEN TARA RETREAT: CLICK HERE
WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP OUR GOMPA DOORS OPEN DUE TO THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF FOLKS LIKE YOU. DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR REGISTRATION OF THIS EVENT GO TOWARDS THE UP-KEEP, FUNCTIONING AND RUNNING OF LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA.
ALL ORDAINED MONASTICS ARE OFFERED THESE TEACHINGS FREE OF CHARGE. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FROM RECEIVING A DHARMA TEACHING DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. TO INQUIRE ABOUT ACCESS TO THE TEACHINGS FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT:
| Date(s): | October 16th & 17th, Sat & Sun (Please see detailed schedule above) |
| Times: | All Day |
| Instructor/Leader: | Ven. Yönten |
| Type of event: | |
| Number of sessions: | Sat: two 3 hr sessions, Sun: one 3 hr session |
| Level: | Prerequisite: Taken Refuge (or identify as a Buddhist with refuge in your heart) |
| Participation: | No drop-ins, attendance of entire retreat required |
| Location: | Online Via Zoom |
| iCal Link: | iCal |
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Registration and Donations for White Tara Retreat with Ven. Yönten
Online registration is now closed for this event.