Bodhi Path Greece
Roubesy Street 70
Neos Kosmos
Athens-Greece

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Detailed program and instructions concerning the visit of

H.E. Mipham Rinpoche 

September 3^rd - 10^th 2007

Greek (pdf) FLYER (pdf)

The Athens Bodhi Path Center is happy to announce the visit of the great teacher Mipham Rinpoche and his wife Mayum-la, the parents of H.H. the 17^th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje this coming September in Athens.

It is a great joy and honor to have them near us once again after their visit three years ago.

Traveling with them will be Khempo Ngedeun who has completed the entire studies of Buddhist Philosophy for nine years at the monastery at Rumtek under the guidance of the H.H. 16^th Karmapa, thus gaining the title of Khempo (professor of Buddhist studies).

Khempo Ngedeun has taught Buddhist philosophy at K.I.B.I. (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) in New Delhi for three years and at the Shedra (Buddhist University) in Kalimpong, India, for six years. He is now teaching in Europe.

Mipham Rinpoche is the third incarnation of a great yogi, scholar and terton of Tibet. He is one of the highest realized teachers of the Njigmapa lineage and a great ‘Siddha’ known in Tibet for his extraordinary qualities. He spent many years meditating in retreat in Tibet in times that spiritual practice was extremely difficult due to the Chinese invasion.

In spite of Rinpoche’s physical difficulties due to a stroke he suffered, he travels throughout Europe every year giving inspiration and blessings to all who have the good fortune to meet him.

During Rinpoche’s visit Khempo Ngedeun will give teachings on Bodhicitta, the different Bodhisattva levels and how to take and follow the Bodhisattva vows.

We will also have the exceptional and rare opportunity to meditate in the presence and blessing of Mipham Rinpoche, this highly realized teacher.

The teachings will be given in English and translated into Greek.

Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

• A brief biography of Mipham Rinpoche
• Information About the Teachings (80kb pdf)

All the teachings are given at the Bodhi Path Center Athens, Roubesi 70, Neos Kosmos (near the metro and tram stations Neos Kosmos).

We would appreciate your informing us of your participation in advance.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time as we will be keeping to our time schedule.

For further information contact us at info@bodhipath.gr  or at 0030 6974-928640

Suggested donation for course *

€ 60 for the entire course (reduced € 50)

€ 15 per day (reduced € 12)

* The “suggested donation” for participation covers the cost of the seminar such as airline tickets, food, living expenses etc.

A “voluntary donation” for the teacher is separate and not obligatory. The teachers do not get paid for their teachings, they are entirely dependant and supported by the generosity of their students. Whatever donation offered for the teacher is very much appreciated.    

Detailed program concerning the visit of

H.E. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche

25 September – 3 October 2007

Greek (pdf)

The Athens Bodhi Path Center is honored to welcome H.E. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche once more.

Rinpoche is one of the highest realized incarnations of the Karma Kagyu lineage. During his visit we will have the opportunity to deepen our understanding of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and receive important initiations. It is said that meeting an authentic teacher is extremely rare to be meet with so we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to have this time with Rinpoche to further develop on our spiritual path and learn to apply this to our daily lives.

Rinpoche will give the Bodhisattva vow, ‘Lung’ for the practice of Manjusri and  explanations on the aspiration prayer of Mahamudra of the 3^rd Karmapa, Ranjung Dorje, a prayer that covers the entire path, from the precious human body right through to enlightenment.

He will also give three empowerments: Vajrasattva (for the purification of negative karma) Amitabha (practice for the rebirth in the land of supreme bliss), and Dukar (as blessing and protection against inner and outer obstacles).

The program is as follows:

Tuesday September 25^th

Arrival

Wednesday September 26^th and Thursday September 27^th

Friday September 28^th

Saturday September 29^th

Sunday September 30^th

Monday October 1^st and Tuesday October 2^nd

19.30 Teachings on the Mahamudra prayer    

Tuesday October 3^rd

Departure

General Information:

The teachings and empowerments will be given in English and will be translated into Greek. 

Beginners and advanced students of Buddhism are welcome.

For the empowerments it is necessary to have taken refuge, for those who have not Rinpoche will be giving refuge before every empowerment, those interested need to make this known to the center’s secretary.

The teachings and empowerments will be given at the Bodhi Path Center Athens, at Roubesy 70, Neos Kosmos. (Near Neos Kosmos metro station and tram).

We would appreciate it if you would tell us in advance of your taking part in any or the entire course.

We kindly request that you arrive at the center at least 15 minutes before the teachings as we will be keeping the time schedule. 

For more information you can contact us at info@bodhipath.gr

or at +30 6974-928640.

Suggested donation for course *

€100 for the entire course (€75 reduced).

€20 for each empowerment (€15 reduced)

€15 for each teaching (€8 reduced)

* The “suggested donation” for participation covers the cost of the seminar such as airline tickets, food, living expenses etc.

A “voluntary donation” for the teacher is separate and not obligatory.

The teachers do not get paid for their teachings, they are entirely dependant and supported by the generosity of their students. Whatever donation offered for the teacher is very much appreciated.

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