Ewam Sang-ngag Ling
and the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
3rd Annual Sangwa Yeshé Drubchöd Retreat
& 2nd Annual Bodhicitta Mönlam
Where
Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas34756 White Coyote Road
PO Box 330
Arlee, MT 59821
Driving Directions
Contact
Kelsang Gyatso
Ewam Sang-ngag Ling
406-726-0555
admin@ewam.org
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Khandro Sangwa Yeshé, the secret wisdom Dakini, is a manifestation of the enlightened feminine principle. She appears in a blazing mass of wisdom's powerful energy that incinerates all our inner delusions.
You are invited to take part in this special 3rd Annual Sangwa Yeshé Drubchöd Retreat at Ewam's Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana. This profound practice as led by Vajra Master Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, will be accomplished in four daily sessions taking place in front of the beautiful Yum Chenmo statue on the lovely grounds of the Garden. This is a rare and precious opportunity to practice under the guidance of a great master such as Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche who has a very deep connection with the practice.
Enrollment for the mönlam and seven day drupchöd is on a sliding scale $450-$675 (discount for members, camping, communting, and early registrations) per person and includes a bed, or a tent camping space, portable outdoor facilities, and three meals per day. Participants must arrive by Sunday, May 31 (if attending the optional orientation day, otherwise arriving on Monday, June 1). They will receive the requisite empowerment bestowed by Rinpoche at a determined time during the first day or two of the retreat. The retreat will end with sadhana reading on Sunday, June 7 by approximately 9am. If you need a shuttle from the airport, please note that on the registration form. Accommodations The Heartview Center will have accommodations for those who cannot camp and register early. There will also be no space in the sangha house. There will be a daily shuttle for pick up and drop off at the Heartview Center to and from the Garden. Camping Bring your own tent and gear and sleep outside which reduces the cost of the retreat. Temperatures during the day range anywhere from 50-80 and in the evenings it can range anywhere from 30-60 degrees. Campers and RV’s are also welcome. Food Ewam serves three healthy vegetarian meals daily served. There will be a cook for lunch and dinner, however you will prepare your own breakfast with food provided. Items for breakfast will be: nut butters, jelly, cereal, muesli, milk, yogurt (fat-free, regular), fruit, bread, oatmeal, and eggs. We cannot accommodate all dietary needs and preferences, but invite you to tell us your concerns here. We will work with you as best we can! Air and Ground Transportation We are 30 minutes from the Missoula airport. There is a section on the registration form for you to list whether you need a shuttle from the airport and your flight details. Depending on how many people are flying in for this retreat, you may have to wait at the airport for your ride to limit the amount of trips back and forth. If you are driving, here are directions to Ewam and the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas. Payment
Karma Yoga (work service) represents time offered to support the needs of the retreat and is an intrinsic part of spiritual practice. All retreatants are expected to participate in approximately one hour of karma yoga daily. We greatly appreciate your willingness to help in this way. You will have the same job every day can trade jobs with people if you prefer on your own. What to Bring
Texts We will be using the Sangwa Yeshe texts from last year and the Cascade of Blessings. More will be available for purchase. Many of you may already have these texts from last year, so please bring them along. If not, please note on the registration form if you would like to purchase them so we have enough copies available for everyone. Registration To pay for the retreat, you can either click on the Paypal link on the registration form or mail a check into Ewam. If you are interested in becoming a member with a monthly donation in order to recieve the discounted retreat prices, please go to Ewam’s membership homepage. Sponsored by Ewam International and the Namchak Foundation.Pre-registration is required.
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Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of Ewam International Centers. Rinpoche was recognized in early childhood as the reincarnation of the Gochen Tulku. Sang-ngag Rinpoche is an outstanding meditation master and scholar. Rinpoche's vision of a peace garden in a mountainous valley came to him as a small child, eventually leading him to Montana to build the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas. His primary residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he has established a retreat and practice center, Pema Khandro Ling. (Complete Bio)