Mikyo Dorje Shedra 2013

‘The Friendly Letter’ by and its accompanying commentary ‘Telescope of Wisdom’ by Karma Thinley .

Lama Jampa Thaye will teach part 4 of this famous text, which includes advice about meditating on wisdom. The text is an introduction to the and an overview of the path to enlightenment. The teaching is suitable for newcomers as well as more experienced practitioners. Saturday 6th & Saturday 7th July

Schedule Saturday 10.30 am - 12.30pm Telescope of Wisdom 2.30 pm - 4.30pm Telescope of Wisdom Sunday 9.30 am - 10.00am Recitation of Tangtong Gyalpo’s Chenrezik sadhana 10.30 am - 12.30pm Telescope of Wisdom 2.30 am - 4.30pm Initiation of Chenrezik

Please note that all times are approximate.

The course on The Friendly Letter and Telescope of Wisdom is open to all and the initiation is open to anyone who has made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path by taking . Jampa will bestow refuge if requested in advance.

NOTE - NEW VENUE: The Mechanics Centre www.mechanicsinstitute.co.uk Mechanics Institute,103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD (Major Street entrance)

Facility fee: £20 (£15 concessions) per day

Organized by: Ling Buddhist Centre www.dechen.org/shedra 45 Manor Drive, Chorlton-cum Hardy, Manchester M21 7QG Telephone: 0161 850 4450 Email: [email protected]

Kagyu Ling is part of Dechen, an international association of and Karma Kagyu centres and groups founded by Lama Jampa Thaye under the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche. Administered by Kagyu Dechen . A company limited by guarantee (company no. 07789188) and a charity (charity no. 1145791) registered in England and Wales. Registered office, Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre, 45 Manor Drive, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7QG.