Path of Liberation Levels 1 and 2 with Mingyur Rinpoche: Edinburgh

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE OFFERED IN ENGLISH . IF YOU REQUIRE TRANSLATION, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] BEFORE 21ST MAY AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.

About Path of Liberation Levels 1 and 2: Mind Creates Reality and Mind & Emptiness

The essence of Tergar’s Path of Liberation is the recognition of nature of mind. During this retreat, Mingyur Rinpoche will introduce the first and second pointing out instructions. Rinpoche will also bestow the White Tara empowerment. An embodiment of enlightened activity, White Tara serves as the principal deity of the Tergar lineage. Moreover, during this retreat you will receive instructions on the Nectar of the Path and traditional Ngondro practices.

Requirements for participation:

• Option 1: To have attended all three Joy of Living levels — Calming the Mind (Level 1), Opening the Heart (Level 2), and Awakening Wisdom (Level 3) — and completed the associated practice requirements
• Option 2: To have completed the full preliminary practices (the 4 x 100,000 Ngondro)
• Option 3: To have had a daily meditation practice for at least five years and attended either group or solitary practice retreats for a total of at least thirty days, with 6+ hours of formal meditation practice per day, under the guidance of a Buddhist teacher

The requirements for participation were set in consultation with Mingyur Rinpoche. In turn, we ask that you honour them. Thank you!

Why should I attend?

This programme represents the core of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Path of Liberation Training, providing instructions on the nature of mind. These teachings and practices are profoundly transformative and put you directly in touch with your true nature.

What will I learn?

The techniques taught in this program, and associated benefits, are the most profound in the Buddhist tradition.

In this program, you will:

• Receive the first and second pointing out instructions
• Learn how to recognise and sustain the recognition of nature of mind throughout your life
• Learn the Ngondro and Nectar of the Path practices associated with these levels

What is included in this programme?

• Live teachings, Q&A, and practice sessions with Mingyur Rinpoche
• Teaching sessions with Tergar Lama Trinley
• Q&A sessions with Tergar guides
• Group Nectar of the Path practice sessions
• Refuge ceremony and White Tara empowerment

Schedule

Please arrive for check-in from 12.00pm Monday 26th June.

The first teaching will begin at 2.00pm Monday 26th June.

The exact schedule is yet to be confirmed, and will be communicated in due course. Although this may change, a basic overview of the schedule will look approximately as follows:

• Monday 26th June: 2.00pm - 8.00pm
• Tuesday 27th June: 8.00am - 6.00pm
• Wednesday 28th June: 8.00am - 6.00pm
• Thursday 29th June: 8.00am - 10.00pm (with Refuge Ceremony and White Tara Empowerment)
• Friday 30th June: 8.00am - 1.00pm

Location

George Watson's College, 69 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG

Travel, Accommodation, and Other Local Information

Accommodation is available at Napier University's student apartments at 6 Bainfield Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 1AR (approximately 20 minutes walk or 5 minutes in a taxi to the venue). All rooms are single ensuites with a shared kitchen and living room.

• We are offering these rooms at cost price, £54 per person per night
• Check-in is either Sunday 25th or Monday 26th June after 3pm
• Check-out is Friday 30th June before 10am
• Luggage can be stored at accommodation reception after check-out until 7pm
• Please review the Accommodation Information and Terms and Conditions before booking.
• If you wish to reserve this accommodation, you must do so by no later than Wednesday 7th June
• You will have the option of reserving this accommodation when purchasing your event ticket

Please review this Local Information document for further details on travel and accommodation options.

Meals

Tea and coffee will be available at the venue, but meals are not provided.

You will find many restaurants, cafe's and shops on Bruntsfield Place, a 5 minute walk from George Watson's College. You are also welcome to bring your own food to eat in the George Watson's Dining Room.

Ticket Prices and Discounts

• Standard Rate: £350
• Reduced Rate: £250 (available to anyone who would struggle to pay the Standard Rate)
• Sponsorship Rate: £430 (pay a little extra to help fund discounted places and other event costs)

Tergar is a non-profit organisation committed to making the benefits of meditation available to everyone. If the fees are a deterrent, please contact [email protected] for a discount of 50% off of the reduced fee or to inquire about other options.

We have made additional efforts this year to make these teachings as affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. As the cost of putting on these events is currently higher than ever, however, we would like to invite those of you who are able to pay the Sponsorship Rate to please consider doing so.

Alternatively, if you would like to make a donation to contribute towards the costs of this event, then please either contact us at [email protected] or If you do choose to make a donation, please include the reference POL.

Thank you very much. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

What's the refund policy?

EVENT TICKET CANCELLATIONS:

• A full refund (minus Eventbrite booking fee) will be provided for event ticket cancellations made up to 7 days in advance of the programme start date.
• If you cancel later than 7 days before the programme start date, we will deduct an administrative fee of £50 from your refund.
• For all cancellations, please contact [email protected].

ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATIONS:

• A full refund (minus Eventbrite booking fee) will be provided for accommodation cancellations made before 7th June.
• No refund can be provided for accommodation cancellations made after 7th June.
• For all cancellations, please contact [email protected].

Biographies:

In his approach to teaching meditation, Mingyur Rinpoche integrates traditional Buddhist practice and philosophy with the current scientific understanding of the mind and mental health – making the practice of meditation relevant and accessible to students around the world. For further information check here.

In addition, there will be teachings by Lama Trinley.

Other Events with Mingyur Rinpoche in Edinburgh

You may also be interested in joining Anytime Anywhere Meditation - World Premiere with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Special Guests. This workshop, the official launch of the programme, will be taught by Mingyur Rinpoche and will focus on the transformative effect of meditation. There will also be panel discussions with world-renowned guest speakers and exponents of meditation, who will share anecdotes and scientific evidence detailing the benefits of developing a mediation practice. See the event page for more information.

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