CONCENTRATING WITH FAITH
The Bliss Path
Gen Gomlam starts the retreat by helping everyone to make a strong determination to prevent distractions, reminding us of Geshe-la's words so that we think, 'I will not allow the clouds of distraction to prevent the sun of my Dharma practice from shining." This makes it possible to concentrate session by session on the essential practices within the beautiful prayers of Blissful Path, the short essential Vajrayogini sadhana. In this way, we have a great opportunity to increase the depth of our meditative understanding.
Encouragement for Quiet times
with Gen Gomlam
THE POWER OF TANTRIC TECHNOLOGY
Beyond Ordinary Appearance
In each session we review some of the teachings given by Gen-la Jampa, so that we deepen our engagement with the practice. We are reminded that we are not an inherently ordinary being, to stop believing mistaken appearance is true and to believe in the power of Tantric technology to become a completely pure being.
SILENCE
Time for Contemplation and Meditation
Gen Gomlam gives everyone a lot of quiet time to contemplate and meditate in silence throughout the meditation session. This enables everyone to go deeply into their own personal meditation practice, while simultaneously enjoying the power and strength that comes from meditating with a great assembly of practitioners.
ENJOYING RETREAT
Settling Into the Rhythm of Retreat
The Festival site now feels like a retreat site, calm and quiet, with an enjoyable rhythm of meditation sessions and meditation breaks. The rain comes and goes which in many ways becomes a perfect external condition for retreat. Fewer external distractions! The pace is slower, more thoughtful, and there is a feeling of gentle peace. People read, gather what they need to continue to deepen their practice when they return home, contemplate what they have learned, continue to work to benefit others, and enjoy the final days of the Festival with their Dharma friends.
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