“I don’t think you learn dharma art, you discover it; and you do not teach dharma art, but you set up an environment so that it can be discovered.” -- Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Join us this summer for Dharma Ocean’s ongoing retreat dedicated to the exploration of the Three Samayas through creative practice.
As artists and vajrayana practitioners we are vessels of the sign lineage. When we return to our empty and open nature, artistic disciplines become gateways for the manifestation of the sacred world. Making art also allows us to transmit the lineage in a pure and powerful way, and connects us with the inherent sacredness of our expression, beyond any judgment or hesitation.
Daily vajrayana practice, experiential exercises, talks and discussion, as well as collective and individual creative practice will comprise our time together. The program will be guided by Caroline Pfohl, Laurel Mackey Miller, and Ru-Jün Zhou, though our intention is to co-create the container with all participants. Join us in this exciting venture to cultivate creativity and community. Let the phenomena play!
Location
Blazing Mountain Retreat Center
Crestone, CO
Coordinator
info@dharmaocean.org
About the Teachers
Caroline Pfohl is the prime lineage holder of the Dharma Ocean lineage. She chairs the Dharma Ocean Foundation board of directors, and holds the role of Desung (Protector of Joy) for the community. Caroline is also the founder and Chair of the Hemera Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to introducing secular contemplative views and practices into mainstream society, focusing on education, women and children, and the arts.
Laurel Mackey Miller began studying with Dr. Reggie Ray in the Winter of 2000. She has been a meditation instructor since 2006 and currently leads Dharma Ocean Boulder. In tandem, Laurel has studied with painter Joan Anderson, discovering contemplative approaches to visual art. She lives with her partner and their dog in Boulder, CO.
Registration
Registration is not yet open.
True Perception participants must also be registered for a VTI segment that includes week 2 of VTI. Attendance at a previous VTI is a prerequisite for True Perceptions.
Retreat Details
Please see VTI Retreat details.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US AT 303-955-2574 or 1-877-DHARMA9