Bravery, Humanity, and Compassion: The Shambhala Teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, led by Elaine Yuen

Chogyam Trungpa’s teachings on Shambhala bravery and compassion continue to be relevant in these times, where the courage to be an authentic human being is challenged in many social, environmental, and political contexts. The Shambhala teachings present a fresh way of connecting with our innate wisdom and kindness. Emphasizing that the practice of meditation supports the recognition of our basic humanity, these teachings also point to how we might appreciate and contribute to our larger society.

This weekend will include talks, discussion and experiential exercises, tracing how Trungpa’s monastic training in Tibet evolved into a larger social vision in the West. Saturday, April 4th, marks the 39th Parinirvana of Trungpa’s death, and we will practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra, which was written during his retreat at Taktsang in Bhutan. The imagery of this sadhana echoes his Buddhist training, yet also expresses a poetic and urgent tone that is addresses the darkness of these times.

The weekend will be led by Upadhyaya Elaine Yuen, PhD. Elaine is a senior teacher in the Shambhala tradition and met Chogyam Trungpa, her root teacher, in 1971. She has been a meditation instructor and teacher for over 40 years. She teaches in the West and Asia, and was a professor at Naropa University, teaching courses on pastoral caregiving (chaplaincy), contemplative education and Buddhist studies. A devoted Shambhalian, Elaine continues to be deeply interested in how we shape our social interactions with caring and authentic presence. Check out her article in Lion’s Roar on compassion in action: https://www.lionsroar.com/touch-the-earth/

Please note- “attendance in all sessions is mandatory.”
For queries, registration & accommodation, please email: info@deerpark.in