This program will cover the Ground of Being, the rupture from it and the moment to moment path to returning us to it, including teachings on the Great Mother Prajña Paramita and Dzogchen.  Prajña Paramita arose as an embodiment of wisdom and a representation of the spacious, sky-like nature of mind at a fruitful time in history, parallel to the wisdom goddess Sophia. This daylong retreat will explore the historical background of the Great Wisdom Mother, along with focusing on nature-of-mind meditation practice. Lama Tsultrim will give an introduction and transmission of the practice of the Great Mother Prajña Paramita, who is known as mother of all the Buddhas. The event will authorize participants to do this meditation and join in groups that do this practice. Lama Tsultrim is known for her clarity and her ability to use open dialogue to bring a living experience to participants.

Location: Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Avenue, Suite 1B
Registration Fee: $15
Suggested Dana (donation): $40 - $80
                                 
What to bring: Lunch, an enclosed water bottle, cushion, bench, or whatever makes you comfortable for meditation.
What is provided: Tea, chairs, and a limited number of zafus and zabutons.

Please preregister: Download a registration form.
Questions? Contact Bill Ball between Jan. 30 - March 3 at 970 382-0398 / william.p.ball@gmail.com or
Katherine Barr after March 3 at 970 382-0338 / katgb@frontier.net

As a former nun in the Tibetan tradition, Lama Tsultrim Allione is one of the first Western Buddhist teachers. She is known as a profound and lucid teacher, bringing together psychological and spiritual insights. Lama Tsultrim has been teaching internationally for more than thirty years, is the founder of Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center (www.taramandala.org), and author of the classic book, Women of Wisdom. Her new book, Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict, was released in April, 2008,