Oregon Dzogchen Community » Announcements http://www.oregondzogchen.com for students of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:55:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 SMS Base Retreat with Jim Valby: Sept 3-12, 2010 in Portland, OR. http://www.oregondzogchen.com/sms-base-retreat-with-jim-valby-sept-3-12-2010 http://www.oregondzogchen.com/sms-base-retreat-with-jim-valby-sept-3-12-2010#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:34:55 +0000 dzogchentysa http://www.oregondzogchen.com/?p=259 We are pleased to announce an SMS base retreat with Jim Valby in Portland, OR.  Jim Valby has an open and engaging style of explaining Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Dzogchen teachings. Jim Valby is a student of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu since 1982. He has been leading SMS retreats since 1999 and [...]]]> We are pleased to announce an SMS base retreat with Jim Valby in Portland, OR.  Jim Valby has an open and engaging style of explaining Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Dzogchen teachings. Jim Valby is a student of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu since 1982. He has been leading SMS retreats since 1999 and has worked as a translator on Rinpoche’s Ka-Ter Project since 2003.

RETREAT
The retreat in Portland will focus on the SMS Base text the ‘Precious Vase’ and will emphasize Dzogchen transmission and practice.  We will also study & apply the essence of Sutra and Tantra. The retreat will include both teaching and practice.

Jim Valby will also hold a public talk in Portland (location TBD) on September 3rd with the title:  Three Paths of Liberation: Sutra, Tantra & Dzogchen.

WHO CAN ATTEND
All those who have transmission of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and those who are seriously interested.

COSTS
If you register before 31st of August, get an early bird discount!

  • $175 – early bird by 8/31/10
  • $200 – door
  • $20 – individual sessions

Costs include free admission to the public talk on September 3rd and of course plenty of tea, coffee, and cookies!
NOTE: please contact us to discuss payment arrangements – we do not want to limit attendance due to hardships.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Please register by using PayPal button on the Donate  page or using the sidebar of this website.  Please indicate in the notes what sessions you will be attending.
You can also send check to Portland Dzogchen Community: c/o Tysa Fennern, email for address: tysa2000@gmail.com

*NOTE* All events will take place at the same location: 5014 NE 24th Ave. Portland, OR. 97211

SCHEDULE
Public Talk:

  • Fri 3-Sept 3rd 7-9pm

SMS Base Retreat:

  • Sat 4-Sept, 9am-12noon, 4-7pm
  • Sun 5-Sept, 9am-12noon, 4-7pm
  • Mon 6-Sept, 9am-12noon, 4-7 (Labor Day)
  • Tue 7-Sept, 5-7pm
  • Wed 8-Sept, 5-7pm (Ganapuja), 7-9pm
  • Thu 9-Sept, 7-9pm
  • Fri 10-Sept, 7-9pm
  • Sat 11-Sept, 9am-12noon, 4-7pm
  • Sun 12-Sept, 9am-12noon, 4-7pm

LOCATION
The retreat will be held in a comfortable space in the Alberta Arts District.  The room has a nice wood floor with lots of light, windows, and a tranquil atmosphere. All necessary facilities are available.  Please plan to bring your own sitting cushion and/or blanket to be comfortable.

The space is located in a walking neighborhood where there are many coffee shops, retail stores and restaurants.
Address:  5014 NE 24th Ave. Portland, OR. 97211.

ACCOMODATIONS
We have limited space available in our houses for visitors, however, there are some practitioners willing to host. Please reserve in advance by contacting our gakyil at primordialknowledge@gmail.com.

We can also recommend inexpensive hostels and lodging nearby such as:

Hostels:

Hotel/Motels:

We hope to see you in Portland for this wonderful opportunity!

]]> http://www.oregondzogchen.com/sms-base-retreat-with-jim-valby-sept-3-12-2010/feed 1 Upcoming Activities http://www.oregondzogchen.com/upcoming-activities http://www.oregondzogchen.com/upcoming-activities#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:19:05 +0000 admin http://www.oregondzogchen.com/?p=221 In addition to our regular webcasts, SMS study group and ganapujas, we are also planning the following area activities.

Breathing Retreat with Paula Barry – July 30th-August 1st, 2010 SMS Base Retreat with Jim Valby – September 3rd-12th, 2010

Note: We are acquiring a Vajra Dance Mandala. We plan to have it by the time of the July [...]]]> In addition to our regular webcasts, SMS study group and ganapujas, we are also planning the following area activities.

  • Breathing Retreat with Paula Barry – July 30th-August 1st, 2010
  • SMS Base Retreat with Jim Valby – September 3rd-12th, 2010

Note: We are acquiring a Vajra Dance Mandala. We plan to have it by the time of the July 30th Breathing Retreat. We’ll need to find a place to use it. Therefore if you know of a space that would be conducive to our practice in the Portland area, please let us know.

To support these activities, especially the purchase of a Vajra Dance Mandala, please donate whatever amount that you feel comfortable with. If you prefer to send a check, please email us.

]]> http://www.oregondzogchen.com/upcoming-activities/feed 0