o YES,I / we will be attending the Teachings of Her Eminence Jetsun Kushola
oWhole 21 Tara Program - Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 2, 2009 -”21 Taras Initiations” 7 Sessions (Suggested Donation: $210 per person for all seven sessions, or $10 suggested donation per Tara Iniation)*
oSaturday, August 1, 2009 - “Medicine Buddha Initiation” - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Suggested Donation: $10 per person)*
oSunday, August 2, 2009 - "Long Life Initiation" - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Suggested Donation: $10 per person)* Please bring your own sitting cushion.
Amount Enclosed: (please make checks payable to Sakya Center): $___________ *Please note, no one will be turn away due to financial hardship. Registration donations will be used to offset expenses. Your registration contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.
NOTE: Please bring your lunch. There will be a list of local restaurants available for those who do not bring their lunch.
Please register early to ensure there will be space for you.
Mail Registration Form along with your registration fee to:
Sakya Center P.O. Box 391042 Cambridge, MA 02139
Teaching Location: Ahimsa Institute Great Barrington, MA
DIRECTIONS
From Boston and points East: Take Mass Pike 90 West to the Lee Exit (Exit 2). After toll take LEFT at end of ramp and then an immediate RIGHT on to Rt. 102 West. Take 102 into the center of Stockbridge and then take a LEFT on Rt. 7 South (just after the Red Lion Inn). Proceed on Rt. 7 through Great Barrington center. As you leave the center of town take a RIGHT at 3rd set of lights onto Rt. 23 West /41 South. The Police station will be on your left at that intersection. Proceed on 23/41 through the village of South Egremont (speed limit enforced at 25mph) and then take 1st LEFT on Rt. 41 South (Undermountain Road). As you pass pond on right take your 1st RIGHT on Mt. Washington Rd. Go LEFT at green street sign that just says “Avenue”. Avenue feeds into Jug End Rd. Take a sharp RIGHT onto Jug End Road. Ahimsa Institute is down the 2nd driveway on the right (at dark green mail box) at 161 Jug End.
From Vermont and points North: Take Rt. 7 South to Great Barrington, then follow directions as outlined above.
From New York City and points South: Take New York State Thruway 87 North to Exit 21 Catskill/Hudson. At end of ramp take LEFT onto 23B. Take ramp on LEFT, after passing under bridge, and merge onto NY-23 East. Continue to follow 23 East around Hudson (you will need to take several turns but just keep following 23 East. Continue on thru Craryville and Hillsdale. As you pass Catamount Ski area you will enter Massachusetts. At bottom of hill, just past John Andrews restaurant on left, take a RIGHT onto Jug End Road. Continue on Jug End Rd across Mt. Washington Rd. After about a mile you will see dark green mail box (#161 Jug End) on the LEFT and a sign that says “Ahimsa”.
Please Note:
Ahimsa Institute is down a long dirt driveway and adjacent to our home. You may park along the side of the driveway but be sure not to block access. Please follow signs. We have some cushions and ‘Back Saver’ chairs but it would be wise to bring your own cushion. We have a compost toilet on the right when you first enter Ahimsa. We will also have at least one ‘Port-a-Potty’. Drinking water is allowed in the meditation hall but no other food or drink unless otherwise indicated.
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