In-Person and Online Via Zoom

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for an inspiring one-day workshop with Tengyur Rinpoche as we explore practical ways to reduce suffering and transform our minds through the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Rinpoche will guide us through the profound teachings of the famous Tibetan text, The Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Tangpa. This timeless text provides clear, actionable insights for working with our thoughts and emotions, offering a roadmap for transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development.

Throughout the day, you will learn how to:

• Cultivate compassion in your interactions with others.
• Practice mindfulness to manage negative emotions like anger and fear.
• Develop resilience by training your mind to view difficulties as opportunities.
• Apply these ancient teachings to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-centered attitudes in daily life.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike and offers a practical, heart-centered approach to living with greater wisdom and ease. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Tengyur Rinpoche and deepen your understanding of Tibetan mind-training techniques to transform your everyday experiences into sources of wisdom and joy.

Workshop Schedule:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Introduction & Opening Meditation
Tengyur Rinpoche will open the workshop with a short guided meditation to center the mind, followed by an introduction to the day’s theme: transforming the mind through wisdom and compassion.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Session 1: Understanding the Eight Verses of Mind Training
Rinpoche will provide an overview of The Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Tangpa, introducing the key concepts and their relevance to our daily lives.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tea Break & Reflection
Enjoy a short break with tea and light refreshments. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the first session and ask questions.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 2: Applying the Verses to Day-to-Day Life
In this interactive session, Rinpoche will explain how to apply the wisdom of each verse practically, offering real-life examples and guiding participants through personal reflection exercises.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
A mindful eating break where participants can relax and connect with each other.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Discussion Group
Participants will break into smaller groups of 2 to 3 to discuss the teaching, emphasizing its relevance and the challenges it presents in relation to their personal experiences. Each group or individual participant will then share a summary of their discussion, highlighting the challenges they identified. To conclude, everyone will be encouraged to reflect on and share a takeaway insight from the discussion.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Tea Break & Contemplation
A short break for tea, contemplation, and informal discussions after the walking meditation.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 3: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Rinpoche will provide insights into how to transform negative emotions and challenges using the Eight Verses, drawing from the earlier walking meditation experience and offering practical advice for daily life.

The day will conclude with a reflection session and a dedication practice led by Rinpoche, helping participants solidify their commitment to continuing these transformative practices in everyday life.