Oregon Dzogchen Community 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!

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We finally have all the details squared away for the upcoming Breathing Retreat with Paula Barry next weekend 7/30-8/1/10:

LOCATION

Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 2907 Northeast 63rd Avenue Portland, OR 97213-4507

(503) 222-7172 Bus: NE Sandy & 62nd

SCHEDULE

Friday: 6-9pm

Saturday AM: 10-1pm Saturday PM: 3-6pm Sunday: 12-4pm w/ break

* We will also try to work in a Ganapuja as well [...]]]> Hello Sangha Near and Far!

We finally have all the details squared away for the upcoming Breathing Retreat with Paula Barry next weekend 7/30-8/1/10:

LOCATION

Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
2907 Northeast 63rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97213-4507

(503) 222-7172
Bus: NE Sandy & 62nd

SCHEDULE

Friday: 6-9pm

Saturday AM: 10-1pm
Saturday PM: 3-6pm
Sunday: 12-4pm w/ break

* We will also try to work in a Ganapuja as well during this retreat*

REGISTRATION

Registration is open on the website w/ PayPal: www.oregondzogchen.com or you can also send a check or pay cash.
If you are paying for partial session or have other special circumstances, please send me an email for tracking purposes: tysa2000@gmail.com

* $25/ ind session

* $75/all sessions

DESCRIPTION

This 5 session course will focus on Breathing, specifically learning and experiencing how to breath in ways that can improve the health and functioning of one’s physical body, one’s energy or breathing, and ultimately lead to greater capacity to recognize the true nature of mind.

* Friday Night:  Learning different ways to sit, that are comfortable and allow the complete breathing to take place.  Beginning to understand the complete breathing by using gentle exercises that allow the experience to take place. Review and practice of the first pranayama, Exhaling the Stale Air.

* Saturday Morning:  Continuation of the experience of Complete Breathing.  Learning to have a concrete understanding and experience of the four kinds of hold:  open, directed, closed and contracted.  To do this we will use different techniques of movement, breathing and explanation.  Beginning practice of the Pranayama of the first series of Yantras:  The Four Characteristic Conditions.

* Saturday Afternoon:  Continuing to deepen our knowledge and experience of Complete Breathing though specific movements, explanation and breath work.  Applying the Four Characteristic Conditions Pranayama.  Then introduction to the Pranayama of the Second Series of Yantras:  The Four Profound Applications or Rhythmic Breathing.  Learning how to begin to apply the Kumbaka hold.

* Sunday Morning:  Warming up with breathing and gentle movement.  Deepening knowledge of the rhythmic breathing and increasing our capacity for the Kumbaka hold.

* Sunday Afternoon:  Increasing capacity and understanding of Rhythmic Breathing and Kumbaka Hold.  Beginning training in the visualization of the Pranayama for the Third Series of Yantras:  The Secret Breathing for Directing the Prana into the Central Channel.  We will begin to learn to apply all that we have learned and integrate the breathing with the visualization of the channels and Chakras.

OM AH HUM

]]> http://www.oregondzogchen.com/breathing-course-with-paula-barry/feed 2 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.

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Portland, OR. September 3-12, 2010

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 and 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

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!

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