October 2-6; 9-13; 16-20; 23-27, 2008

Vajra Armor Retreat, level 1
registration

Space is limited to 18 people, and will be given on a first-come first-serve basis. If the retreat is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.

These retreats are 'closed retreats', which means they are conducted within boundaries. Once the retreat begins, participants are not allowed to leave the building or area within the boudary, not allowed to have email or phone communications, and must abide by the rules of boundaried retreats. Organic meals will be provided each day as well as comfortable lodging.

Prerequisites for Vajra Armor Mantra Retreat

In order to participate in this training, you must have received Buddhist Refuge and Bodhisattva vows, and you must have devotion to Padmasambhava and have received an empowerment of any aspect of Padmasambhava from a qualified lineage holder. Ideally, although it is not required, you should have some experience with the rules of boundaried retreats and experience in intensive mantra recitation. This training is conducted in the traditional way, with no compromises. Participants are expected to abide by the samayas of tantric retreat and practice, and must pass a series of tests before they are authorized to progress to the next level and to use the mantra for others. Students must examine their motivation and be sure that their ultimate aim is to use this practice for spiritual and not worldly ends. They must be free from any hope for using this training as a way to increase one’s fame, wealth, or any personal gain whatsoever. If used with the right motivation, this practice can be the vehicle to attain enlightenment through the service of healing others. In this regard, it is a perfect path for Buddhist practitioners who are involved with the healing profession.

General Details and Payment Info

• For shared lodging at the retreat center: 4 nights and 13 meals $340.
  Extra days, $85.00 per day
  
• Suggested donation for Rinpoche is $200.
• In addition, there will be materials fees to cover the materials used for the retreat (approx. $30).
• Special Note: There will not be camping allowed during this retreat.

Reservations / Registration

Please contact the retreat coordinator if you are interested in attending this retreat: Kim Schafer: coordinator@saraswatibhawan.org, or call: 619.286.2902 She will send you further information regarding how to register.