Alan Muller

The Path of Practice

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May

During this weekend of teachings, the flame of ngondro may be reignited for practitioners who have been on this path for a while, or to some it may spark a kindling to start the journey of ngondro practice.

There will be both instructions and practice.

Ngondro consists of the four ordinary foundations and the four special foundations.

• The four Ordinary Foundations are contemplations on the four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, namely the preciousness of human life, impermanence, karma, cause and effect, and the sufferings of samsara.

• The four Special Foundations are purification and accumulation practices and are covered by the following practices: prostrations, recitations of the Dorje Sempa hundred syllable mantra, mandala offerings and guru yoga practice

When we meditate, our minds may encounter hindrances. The preliminary practices in the ngondro clear away many of these and also sharpen our mindfulness so that we can recognize hindrances and apply the antidotes quickly and effectively.

Anyone interested in this path may join.

Friday 16 May @ 7 pm

Donation: members R60; non-members R80

Saturday 17 May 9.30am to 4pm

Sunday 18 May 9.30am to 12pm

Donation:

Saturday: members R140; non-members R210

Sunday  : members R80; non-members R120

To book: capetown@kagyu.org.za

Contact the office if you are not able to attend due to lack of funds. capetown@kagyu.org.za

Alan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson.