In our Vajrayana tradition, the protection principle is in operation throughout the Dharma Ocean mandala, preserving the integrity of the practicing lineage. While those who serve in the protection mandala are often the most visibly manifest aspect of the protection principle, the practice of protection is an activity shared by all who help to create and maintain containers within which we and others can hear and practice the teachings.
In this training program, participants will be introduced to the view and practice of protection in the roles and forms of the protection mandala as well as other roles of service in the Dharma Ocean mandala. Because the practice of protection builds upon our bodhisattva vow to meet others with an open and genuine heart, the teachings will also be applicable to how we manifest in our relative lives as householder yogis and yoginis. While the focus of the weekend is the view and practice of protection, the program also offers an opportunity to gather in practice and friendship as vajrasangha.
Retreat Details
The program will take place at Dharma Ocean’s Boulder Meditation Center on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 3-6, 2016. Tuition for the program is $167.
Registration for this program is open to members of the Dharma Ocean Vajrasangha. To register you must have completed Vajra Assembly or the Vajrayana Training Intensive. To register click the “Register Now” link above.
Retreat Times
(All times listed in Mountain Time)
Thursday, March 3 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch* at 12:30 p.m.)
Saturday, March 5 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with a break for lunch* at 12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, March 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Lunch will not be provided; however, there are several restaurants within walking distance, and you are welcome to bring a lunch.
About the Teacher
Practicing for over 15-years and training with Reggie since 2004, David holds the study and practice of meditation as his primary life commitment. In 2006 he developed a meditation program based on "Meditating with the Body" at a large, non-profit research institute where he worked as a research scientist and engineer. David’s teaching draws on his love of science and a background in Japanese martial arts and explores how the depth of being uncovered in practice manifests in everyday experience. In 2013 David moved to Boulder to serve as Dharma Ocean’s Executive Director.
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Location/Transportation
This program will be held at the Dharma Ocean Boulder Center, located at 4676 Broadway Street in Boulder, Colorado. Public transit is available from Denver International Airport and within the city of Boulder. To learn more, visit rtd-denver.com.
For questions, please contact katherine@dharmaocean.org
Scholarship and Work-Study
There is a scholarship fund for this program. If you are interested in this option please register for the program and fill out an application by Wednesday February 3, 2016. Click here for more information, and to find the online financial aid application.