“Tergar Asia 8-Day Retreat”: A highlight of Mingyur Rinpoche’s 2017 Teaching Tour

Eight days of Mingyur Rinpoche’s essential mind teachings

During his retreat in the Himalayas, Mingyur Rinpoche focused mainly on one practice – nature of mind.

Day to day, Mingyur Rinpoche still practises meditation as it is taught in the Joy of Living programme, for the essence of meditation is awareness.

Both Joy of Living and the nature of mind practices go to the heart of Mingyur Rinpoche’s teachings. And they will be the two main programmes on offer at the “Tergar Asia 8-Day Retreat”. As Rinpoche often tells his students: these are some of the best ways to practice.

If Mingyur Rinpoche inspires you, come discover for yourself the essence of his teachings. Learn to recognize awareness, unlock your compassion and wisdom, and realize nature of mind – this is a path of practice that will lead you to find the boundless riches of your own nature. During the eight-day retreat, Rinpoche will illuminate the core teachings and methods, guiding us towards progress in our practice.

Forgetting to meditate is the only obstacle to meditation, Mingyur Rinpoche says. If you haven’t forgotten it, perhaps you have the small problem Rinpoche often speaks of: being busy and lazy. If so, this retreat is for you: let Rinpoche guide you through eight days of intensive work to listen, contemplate and practice.

The ”Tergar Asia 8-Day Retreat” is the highlight of Mingyur Rinpoche’s 2017 Teaching Tour in Asia. It is open to all who wish to realize their own nature in order to benefit all beings (subject to entry requirements for some of the courses). Places are very limited. Please check Tergar Asia’s and local Tergar communities’ social media platforms regularly for updates on registration and other details.

Explanation of Retreat:
When: November 11, 2017 (Sat) to November 18, 2017 (Sat) (8 days 7 nights)
Where: The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort, Cha Am, Thailand
Content:
a) Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom: Essential Teachings on the Joy of Living Teachings (JOL 1-3)
b) Exploring the Nature of Mind: Heart Advice on the Path of Awakening (POL 1-3 – including Essential guideline of Mahamudra / Maha Ati Yoga)

Qualification (Can either choose one teaching from two and cannot attend both teaching):
* Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom: Essential Teachings on the Joy of Living Teachings (JOL 1-3) – welcome everyone can participate.
* Exploring the Nature of Mind: Heart Advice on the Path of Awakening (POL 1-3 including Essential guideline of Mahamudra/ Mah? Ait Yoga – completion of Joy of Living level 1-3 workshops and completion all the homework for 50 hours each level on JOL1 & 2 and another 75 hours on JOL 3 or, attendee of Path of Liberation level workshop from Mingyur Rinpoche (including Mahamudra or 10 Day Retreat Advanced Track)

Medium of Teaching: Conducted by Ven. Mingyur Rinpoche in English with Translations in Mandarin and organizer is trying to organise the translation in Cantonese as well.

Onsite Registration: Registration will start from 2:00pm on November 11, 2017
‧ Organizer will arrange the free shuttle bus from 12:00 noon to 3:30pm from Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to venue of retreat and takes about 2.5 hours.
Completion : Completion will be about 12:00 noon on November 18, 2017
‧ Organizer will arrange the free shuttle bus to Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) after lunch on November 18, 2017 and takes about 2.5 hours.

Fee of Retreat
How Much:
a) Free Shuttle Bus from Airport to the venue of retreat and return back on 18/11;
b) 8 days 7 nights accommodation at Regent Cha Am Beach Resort, Cha Am Thailand;
c) Dinner for the 1st day on 11/11, 3 meals for the 2nd to 7th day on 12-17/11 and Breakfast & Lunch for the last day on 18/11 (all Vegetarian Meal provided);
d) Other related retreat expenses.
– Superior: USD850 / HK$6650 / RMB6000 / NTS26500 per person (Rooms are based on 2 persons per room and stay in superior room type with garden view – 32 sq.m) (limited 185 rooms)
– Deluxe: USD900 / HK$7050 / RMB6200 / NTS28000 per person (Rooms are based on 2 persons per room and stay in deluxe room type with pool view – 32 sq m) (limited 93 rooms)
– Regency: USD950 / HK$7450 / RMB6700 / NTS29500 per person (Rooms are based on 2 persons per room and stay in deluxe room type with sea view – 32 sq m) (limited 135 rooms)
– Single Deluxe: USD1600 / HK$12500 / RMB11800 / NTS49600 per person (Rooms are based on 1 person per room and stay in deluxe room type with sea/pool view) (limited 7 rooms)
– Ordained: USD680 / HK$5300 / RMB4750 / NTS21500 per person (Rooms are based on two persons per room and stay in superior room type with garden view) (limited 15 rooms)
‧ Organizer will have final decision on the adjustment of room allotment and the room type of registration is subject to first come first served basis.

Remarks:
1. The date of enrolment will be June 25, 2017 to August 10, 2017. Due to limited seats, registration is on a“first come, first served” basis.
2. Upon enrolment, participants will receive the confirmation immediately. To avoid any delay, you are advised to complete the money transfer within appointed payment days and send in the payment advice for early acceptance of your registration. For those participants who has not completed the payment, waiting list participants will be automatically fill up the seat after deadline.
3. After the effective of enrolment becomes, students cannot replace and transfer by their own. For those students who cannot join or leave after retreat started, please contact the local person in charge, the organizers have the right not to refund the fee of retreat.
4. Children under the age of 12, the organizers reserve the right to review and parents should ensure that children who cannot interfere with the retreat. If the interference of other students, the organizers have the right to ask the children and their parents to leave.
5. To participate this retreat, it is necessary to hold their student card for admission. Undocumented persons are not allowed to enter the venue.
6. Cancellation Policy:
· For cancellations by September 10, 2017, an administration fee of USD150/HK$1200/RMB1050/NTS4650 will be charged.
· For cancellations after September 10, 2017, all fees are non-refundable.
(The final arrangement of the administrative fee is subject to the actual situation from each district)
7. The retreat content or schedule is subject to Ven. Mingyur Rinpoche’s final decision and may be changed without prior notice.
8. The retreat fees do not include any offering to Rinpoche and the Sangha. Participants are welcome to make their offerings at the end of the retreat.

REMARKS:
In order to let you know the contents of enrolment form, please refer to the following preview link of Hong Kong registration system. Similar required information will be requested from the system of different countries.
http://hk.tergarasia.org/event-register.php?code=HK.20171111R8&preview=1&lang=en

How to apply:
Please contact all Local Tergar Communities in Asia for enrolment. Following contact and links will be opened for registration at 12:00 noon on June 25, 2017.

Enrollment in HK & Macau:
Tergar Meditation Centre (HK)
http://hk.tergarasia.org/event-register.php?lang=en&code=HK.20171111R8
In Person: Unit 101 – 106, 1/F Wellborne Commercial Centre, 8 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong(Please make appointment by phone)
Contact: Tel: 2566 1699
Email: retreat-HK@tergarasia.org
Office Hour: 11 am – 6pm on Tuesday to Sunday (Monday is on holiday)

Enrollment in China:
Tergar China
Registration Link: https://barichan.mikecrm.com/ICZ0Yow
Contact: wechat – 1) mosaic123 & 2) milimizi

Enrollment in Taiwan:
Tergar Taiwan
Registration Link: https://goo.gl/ktDdDk
Contact:: Tel: 02-2269 5749 Fax: 02-2269 3898 Email:tergartaiwan@gmail.com

Enrollment in Malaysia:
Tergar Malaysia
http://hk.tergarasia.org/event-register.php?lang=en&code=MY.20171111R8
Contact: Tel: +60 12 339 3810 (Calvin) Email: retreat-MY@tergarasia.org

Enrollment in Singapore:
Tergar Singapore
Registration Link: https://jinshuju.net/f/pmAJt5
Please email to Tergar Singapore at tergarsg@gmail.com

Enrollment in Indonesia:
Tergar Indonesia
Please email to Sylvie at retreat-ID@tergarasia.org

For others enrollment:
Please email to Enrolment Team at retreat@tergarasia.org

Organizer
Tergar Asia Foundation –
Add : Unit 101 – 106, 1/F Wellborne Commercial Centre, 8 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong
TEL: 852 2566 1699 FAX: 852 2566 2900
For enquiries, please email to retreat@tergarasia.org

Address of retreat:
The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort, Cha Am, Thailand
849/21 Petchkasem Road, Cha Am, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 3245 1240
Email: info@regent-chaam.com
http://regent-chaam.com/

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