BUDDHIST VIEW , MEDITATION & CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE DAILY PRACTICE 4 - W e e k T e a c h i n g w i t h t h e V e n . T a s h i N y i m a

The fundamental components of Buddhist practice are the Three Trainings: pure conduct (virtue), view dispelling misconceptions (mind), and non-dual meditation (wisdom), leading to the union of wisdom and compassion.

We will explore the unified daily practice of the Three Trainings, utilizing the brief root text Th e Sup plicatio n entitled Elucidation of the by the 14th Century Tibetan Buddhist teacher Ku n ch en Do lpo p a Sh erab Gyaltsen The Omniscient Buddha from , Master of the Vajra Yoga of the , Expounder of the Ocean of Definitive Meaning & Architect of the Great

Daily practice of THE SUPPLICATION includes:

R EVERENCE S   C ONTEMPLATION S E V E N B RANCHES   S HIN É M EDITATION K A R M A P URIFICATION   B ODHISATTVA A CTIVITY M A N D A L A O FFERING   P U R E L A N D D EDICATION

The teaching will cover setting up and maintaining your practice area, performing extensive offerings, reciting the root text, meditation, cultivating the Four Immeasurables, practicing the Six Transcendent Perfections, and extensive dedication of .

There are Extensive, Standard, and Concise versions of The Supplication. Participants may select any format for their individual home practice, according to inclination and daily schedule.

Tashi Nyima will impart (oral transmission), TRI (instructions for practice), and JENANG ( authorization) to participants.

THURSDAYS, 7 TO 9:30 PM — MARCH 1, 8, 15, & 22 — DALLAS MEDITATION CENTER

Maximum enrollment: 12 participants. There is no fee. Please contact G REAT M IDDLE W AY@ GMAIL . COM to register or to request more information.

All teaching and recitation will be conducted in English.

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