Awakening Bodhicitta

Awakening Bodhicitta Retreat with Lama Lakshey Zangpo

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We regret that Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche will no longer be able to join this retreat. Rinpoche has requested Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche to continue with teachings on this vital topic.

The heartfelt practice of Bodhicitta is a path to profound awakening. It transcends our individual identity and reveals the realization of the perfection of emptiness. Cultivating bodhicitta, reduces self-centeredness, reveals the interconnectedness of all things, and strengthens one’s compassion. The ultimate goal of Bodhicitta is the eradication of suffering and the attainment of perfect Buddhahood.

This March 30th, Lama Lakshey Zangpo will lead a daylong retreat with teaching and meditation on the profound topic of awakening and cultivating our practice of bodhicitta. The retreat will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County. This event is in-person only and space is limited to the first 50 people, registration will close when full.

Date: March 30th, 2024

Time: 10:00 - 5:00pm (Lunch break 12:30-2:30)

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
6401 Freedom Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

$70 per person (no one turned away for lack of funds) please email info@tsintamani.org for reduced fee/ scholarship options. 

About the Teacher: 

Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche was born in eastern Tibet and entered Mardo Tashi Choling monastery at the age of ten. Later, he attended Larung Gar Institute in Tibet and studied buddhist philosophy and meditation for a decade with H.H. Jigme Phuntsok. Lama Lakshey was recognized at a young age as a Tulku, and was later enthroned by H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche. H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche was the seventh head of the Nyigma tradition. Lama Lakshey has taught in the U.S. and Canada for the last 15 years. He provides instruction on buddhist meditation and eastern psychology to dharma practitioners, university students and faculty, medical communities, and tech corporations. Lama Lakshey is the spiritual advisor of Tsinta Mani Choling. Learn more at tsintamani.org

Cancellation & Refunds: You may request a refund through Humanitix until March 23rd 2024. Thereafter refunds are considered on a case by case basis: in this situation please contact info@tsintamani.org Please note that the ticketing fees are not refundable.

Registration Information:  Registration closes March 29th at 10:00 am or when it is sold out. If you do not get a registration confirmation after registering please contact us.

As part of registration you are also invited to make an offering to the scholarship fund to support others (use the donation option and please know this is not a ticket). You will still need to register for the event by purchasing a ticket. Your generosity is most appreciated!

Practice of Dana:

In the Buddhist tradition, the practice of generosity, or dana, is a way of expressing one's heartfelt gratitude for the teachings and the teacher with a monetary donation. You are invited to make a monetary donation to both teachers in support of their Dharma activities. Links will be provided in follow up emails along with donation boxes at the center.

If you would like to make an offering directly to Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche, you may do so by:

• Send cash or check made payable to Leixie Gya (legal name) Mailed to Tsinta Mani Choling, P.O. Box 7254, Santa Cruz CA 95061

Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

Additional Important Information:

We ask that you commit to participate in the full retreat from beginning to the end. Once a retreat begins, a sacred container is formed made of each persons good intentions to be fully present. Our mutual practice supports each other.

Thank you so much for contemplating this commitment and what it mean for you and your fellow participants. Thank you for taking the time to read to the end and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

With gratitude,

Tsinta Mani Volunteers