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His Holiness Ratna Vajra to Present Teachings
 in Bristol, Vermont
June 29 -July 2, 2007

His Holiness Ratna Vajra will bestow the initiations of the Twenty-One Taras from the tradition of Jowoje Palden Atisha, and the empowerment of the Sakya Tradition of Vajrakilaya in Bristol, Vermont at Holley Hall.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

NOTE: While registration is free, Sakya Center is happy to accept donations and sponsorships for these auspicious events with your Pre-Registration to help cover the expenses of hosting these Teachings.

Please bring your meditation cushion.

Friday, June 29: Tara Cycle Empowerments begin at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 30: Tara Cycle Continues: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning, July 1: Tara Cycle Continues: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Sunday Afternoon, July 1: Tara Cycle Continues: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sakya Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Sadhana teaching: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, July 2: Long Life Initiation - Begins at 7:00 p.m.


The Jowoje Palden Atisha's tradition of 21 Taras is the most widespread and revered lineage of Tara in Tibet. Spread in all lineages, the practices of the 21 Taras contain all that is needed to assist practitioner's in their relative and ultimate aims. The 21 Taras include forms of Tara for pacifying illnesses, accumulating wealth, removing obstacles, and so on. Please join us for this wonderful event.

The Sakya Khon tradition of Vajrakilaya has been continuously  practiced in the Sakya Khon Family from the time it was given by the famous Indian Acharya, Padmasambhava, to Khon Lu'i Wangpo and his younger brother, Dorje Rinchen, down to the present day. It is considered part of the Kama or long lineage teachings, and is unusual in that it is based on Anuyuoga rather than Mahayoga. This is a rare opportunity to receive the empowerment and receive teachings into this special blessing from Guru Rinpoche.

H.H. Ratna Vajra is the eldest son of H.H. Holiness Sakya Trizen. Born in 1974, H.H. Ratna Vajra has specialized in the practice of Vajrakilaya since a young age, and has received the full teachings in the Sakya school from his father. H.H. Ratna Vajra is one of the most highly qualified Lamas in Tibetan Buddhism, whose special commitment is the preservation of the Glorious Sakya Tradition. Other than his father, H.H. Ratna Vajra has received teachings from H.H. Dalai Lama, H.H. Chogye Trichen, H.H. Luding Khenchen and others.

DIRECTIONS

Holley Hall is located at 1 Main Street in Bristol, VT 05443.

From New York City: Take I-87 to Exit 28 to RT-74 to Middlebury, VT. In Middlebury VT, pick up Rt. 17 and go to the center of Bristol, VT.

From Boston: Take I-93 N to I-89 North. After White River Junction, take exit 3 for VT 107, follow 107 to 100N; 100N to 125; 125 to 116; 116 to Bristol.

Driving Directions and Map:

From Boston, click here.

From New York City, click here.

NEAREST AIRPORT AND BUS STATION and PICKUPS

The nearest airport is Burlington International Airport which is located in Burlington, VT, which is 50 minutes from the teaching location. The bus station is also located in Burlington.

TRAIN

Please refer to the AmTrak website for available schedules and nearest stations:
www.amtrak.com

LODGING:

http://www.midvermont.com/lodging/lodging.shtml
 

For Registration Form, click here:

Location of Teachings:
Holley Hall
1 Main Street
Bristol, VT 05443

 

BRISTOL, VERMONT

Bristol is a very pleasant, small town and a great escape from big city life. You'll enjoy it. In fact, you might want to return to Bristol again in the future.
 
To learn more about Bristol, check out the links below:
 
Bristol, Vermont: Recreation Department

Bristol, Vermont: Attractions and Annual Events