Tim Olmsted has been student of meditation for more than 30 years. For twelve of those years, Tim lived in Nepal working as a psychotherapist. There he studied with many of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our time, including Mingyur Rinpoche’s father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. Tim founded the Yongey Foundation to support Mingyur Rinpoche’s activities, served as director of the monastery, Gampo Abbey, and is president of the Pema Chödrön Foundation. Read More...
When
- Saturday, February 16 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, February 17 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Monday, February 18 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost (sliding scale)
- Base ~ $125.00
- Sponsor* ~ $175.00
- Students & Seniors (65+) ~ $75.00
- JOL3 Returning Students (limited number) -$75.00
- Work Study (please contact us)
*Those who choose the sponsor level enable us to offer work/study scholarships for those who could otherwise not afford to attend.
Contact:
Wally MikulaTergar Bay Area
bayarea@tergar.org
510-333-2347
Joy of Living Workshop Level 3: Awakening Wisdom
With Tergar Instructor Tim Olmsted
In this weekend workshop, we will explore the causes of suffering and dissatisfaction through the practice of insight meditation. By bringing our unchallenged beliefs and patterns into the light of awareness, we can see
how our rigid ideas often blind us to the richness of our true nature. The wisdom that arises through insight meditation allows us to see our inner experience clearly. This leads to a sense of freedom, well being, and confidence that is rooted in awareness itself and available to us each and every moment.
The schedule for this weekend workshop includes DVD teachings by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, presentations on the key points of meditation practice by Tergar instructor Tim Olmsted, as well as guided meditations and discussion. This weekend is suitable for people of all faiths, as well as both beginning and experienced meditators.
This retreat is open to meditators who have previously attended Joy of Living Level I and II meditation workshops and meet the practice requirements, as well as to those who have not attended these workshops, but who have practiced meditation regularly for at least three years. For those who have not previously attended Joy of Living Levels I and II, we recommend that meditators attend these teachings in the future before continuing further.
About Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters. With a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner, Rinpoche’s profound teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. Rinpoche currently teaches throughout the world, with centers on four continents. Read More...
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