Mingyur Rinpoche on the Importance of Retreat

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Tim’s Introduction to section 2: “The Retreat Experience”

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Invited Guests Comments: Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard is a monk, scholar and writer. For the past 35 years, Mathieu has lived at Shechen Monastery in Nepal. For many years, Matthieu was the personal attendant to HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Mathieu is a board member of the Mind and Life Institute and received the French National Order of Merit for his humanitarian work in the East.

Readings: Core Teachings

The Life of Milarepa, pp. 17-37 (chapter 2-3) (Lhalungpa trans.)
The Life of Milarepa, pp. 21-42 (chapter 2-3) (Quintman trans.)

Readings: Contemporary perspectives

The Value of Retreat by Andrew Holecek

Readings: Traditional instructions

The Meaning of Retreat by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
When Might I Abide in Such a Place by Shantideva