| The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. |
by Harvey B. Aronsen and Anne C. Klein
In the finest tradition of non-sectarian Dharma transmission, Namgyal Monastery will be hosting a retreat this summer at the beautiful Owasco Conference Center, August 23-30. This promises to be an exciting and enlightening visit by one of the most active Lamas in Tibet today. Rinpoche will be offering diverse teachings and empowerments to prepare students for realization. These empowerments are opportunities to receive blessing for potentiating our own inner wisdom glimpses of emptiness, inspiration, or openings to our Buddha nature. The Very Essence of the Great Expanse Tradition has particularly effective means for hastening experiential realization and Adzom Rinpoche is a master at imparting these. The Ithaca retreat is particularly oriented towards the cultivation of wisdom within the context of the Dzogchen (Great Completeness) view. For new students it promises to be an effective introduction to Buddhist insight and for experienced practitioners it offers the opportunity to enliven and enhance understanding. For further information please contact Namgyal Monastery, 607-2730739.