Ewam Sang-ngag Ling
and the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
Yangti Nagpo Teachings
with Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche
Aug 24- Sept 14, 2017
Yangti Nagpo Information by Sarah Schneider
Our retreat will have three parallel tracks this year, a continuation of the fifth year cycle and a first and a second year cycle. To continue into each subsequent year of teachings, students must complete an assigned practice commitment or join in again at the appropriate year when finished. There are a limited number of spaces available in the new group forming this year, which will meet during the first week (Aug 24 - Aug 31, 2017). Interested students should register as soon as possible. Students in the second year of the cycle will meet for the last two weeks (Aug 31- Sept 14, 2017) and those in the fifth year will meet for all three weeks (Aug 24 - Sept 14, 2017). Teachings will begin on Aug 24 at 7pm and conclude with a tsok on Sept 14th around 2pm. Accommodations We ask that you use the outdoor portable toilets as much as possible to reduce the stress on the septic system at the sangha house. 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 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, granola, 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 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 offer new texts at the retreat for purchase and the Cascade of Blessings which includes daily prayers. Many of you may already have these texts from last year, so please bring them along. 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 receive the discounted retreat prices, please go to Ewam’s membership homepage *There are a limited number of spaces available for first year (Group 3) students. Pre-registration is required for all students.
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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)