Contact:
Drikung Meditation Centeralexis@drikungboston.org
339 368-5740
Additional Info
Bartlett Ave. is off of Massachusetts Avenue (Mass Ave) just north of Arlington Center. Landmarks: Look for the Foodmaster Supermarket on the corner of Mass. Ave. & Bartlett Ave just north of Arlington Center.
Parking: on the street on Bartlett Ave. Please be careful not to block neighbor's driveways.
Thank you.
Public Transportation
We are a short walk up the street from the bus stop. Ask the bus driver to get off at the Foodmaster just north of Arlington Center.
Weekends, Bus # 77 Mass. Ave. from Harvard Sq. or Porter Sq. (Red Line T.) Get off at Foodmaster, just north of Arlington Center: corner of Bartlett Ave. & Mass. Ave. There are more options for Weekdays, including the #79 from Alewife Station and the #89 from Lechmere Station in Boston.
Visit MBTA.com for more info.
Photography of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
David Tucker © 2009 All Rights Reserved
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS
The Extraordinary Life of
His Eminence Garchen Triptrul Rinpoche
Discovered by a king
as the reincarnation of a great Lama.
He fought to save his country,
defending the Jewel of Tibet.
Imprisoned for 20 years,
he practiced the Buddha's teachings in secret.
Upon release, he emerged an awakened master.
To rebuild the Dharma, he risked everything.
Now, His triumph can be yours….
Saturday, May 12, 7pm at the Regent Theatre,
7 Medford St, Arlington MA
Tickets: starting at $15.
A Benefit Screening:
Join Beloved Garchen Rinpoche
and award winning filmmaker
Christina Lundberg, for a one time
screening of a new documentary film.
Don’t miss the one time to see this film
on the big screen in Boston.
Be sure that you and your friends join us
for this special evening.
Tickets for the film sold separately
from the retreat. Click the appropriate
link below.
www.ForTheBenefitOfAllBeings.com
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
Arlington, MA
May 12 - 14 2012
Join us for this special time
with the Beloved Garchen Rinpoche.
There are still tickets available for the film
and space at the teachings. Please join us!
Retreat Schedule
Saturday, May 12th at 5pm
Greet Garchen Rinpoche & His Entourage!
Lama Sonam requested that everyone come to the center to greet Rinpoche.
Please come and welcome him!
Saturday, May 12th at 7pm
For the Benefit of All Beings: Public Talk & Film Screening
This is a special evening with the wonderful Garchen Rinpoche- not to be missed!
Bring your friends, family and anyone else that would like to understand Buddhism or Tibet. Garchen Rinpoche will give a talk before the film and filmmaker Christina Lundberg
will be on hand to answer question after the benefit screening.
Location: Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington Center (Next to Starbucks)
Sunday, May 13th
9am | Shrine Room Open for Meditation During Self-Empowerment
10am - Noon | Vajrayogini Empowerment
2pm - 5pm | Dakini Essence Teachings
Location: Drikung Meditation Center, 15 Bartlett Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Monday, May 14th
9am | Shrine Room Open for Meditation During Self-Empowerment
10am - Noon | Medicine Buddha Empowerment
2pm - 5pm | Healing Self & Others Teachings
Location: Drikung Meditation Center, 15 Bartlett Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Born in East Tibet in 1936, Garchen Rinpoche is a realized master of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. His incarnation is traced to Siddha Gar Chodingpa, a heart disciple of Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, the 12th-centry founder of the Drikung Kagyu. Studying and practicing under the direction of the Siddha Chime Dorje, Garchen Rinpoche received vast and profound instructions. Then, at the age of 22, after completing a two and a half year retreat, he was imprisoned for 20 years during the political turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution. While in the labor camp, he received meditation instruction from his root lama, the Nyingma master Khenpo Munsel. Enduring hardship and practicing secretly, Garchen Rinpoche attained realization of the lama's wisdom mind. Rinpoche is known for his vast realization and great kindness.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am new to Buddhism. Should I come?
Absolutely. Garchen Rinpoche's teachings are for everyone!
I love to serve. Are there volunteer opportunities available?
Yes! Please email Paul, taliesin39@aol.com
I cannot afford the entire requested registration.
Can I still come?
Absolutely. No one will be turned away.
Please volunteer if you can.
We always can use an extra hand.
In order for the center to exist, we ask that everyone
do what they can to support this retreat financially.
If you cannot give in this way, please volunteer.
No one will miss the teachings. Email Paul taliesin39@aol.com
Registration Details
Tickets For the Benefit of All Beings
Are sold separately. Please click the appropriate link below.
Requested Donation
Pre-Registration Deadline is May 12th.
Click the Pay at the Door option and
receive the Pre-Registration price.
This option is available after you choose from the first
dropdown menu. Please pre-pay if possible. Thank you!
Pre-Registration Entire $180
Pre-Registration Entire Members $150
Pre-Registration Per Day $90
Pre-Registration Per Day Members $75
Pre-Registration Per Session $60
Pre-Registration Per Session Members $50
At the Door Entire $200
At the Door Entire Members $175
At the Door Per Day $100
At the Door Per Day Members $80
At the Door Per Session $80
At the Door Per Session Members $60
No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
The Dharma is for all. However, in order for the center to exist,
we ask that everyone do what they can to support this retreat
financially. If you cannot give in this way, please volunteer your time.
No one will miss the teachings. Email Paul taliesin39@aol.com
to request Work Study via email.
Register online, phone, mail in check, or at the door.
Online: Click link below.
Phone: Call in your credit card. 1-888-590-3380.
Leave message if no one answers and we'll call you back.
Mail In: Drikung Meditation Center, Garchen Rinpoche,
15 Bartlett Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
At the Door: Cash, Check, Major Credit Cards Accepted
Can't make it?
Participate by Becoming a Sponsor!
All sponsor names, sponsorship catagories, and amounts will be
read during the retreat. You can also request to be anonymous.
Use the above methods, or click the Donate link.
The DMC is Vegetarian
Please do not bring meat for lunch during the break.
There are a number of local restaurants within walking distance.
Volunteer
There are always volunteer opportunities.
It is a great way to gain merit and get to know people,
among other benefits. We are an all volunteer organization
and your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Email Paul taliesin39@aol.com to sign up.
