Voice of Clear Light
Volume 15, Number 1 / February 2015
Lishu Institute Retreats Begin this March in India!
Rinpoche Encourages Students in New Opportunities
Beginning in March 2015 at Lishu Institute in Dehradun, India, a two-week Phowa retreat will be taught by Geshe Gelek Gyatso Rinpoche (March 5–19) followed by a six-week Intensive Tibetan Language retreat to be taught by Sangmo Yangri, Ph.D. (March 20–April 30, 2015). The teachers will speak in Tibetan, and an English translation will be provided.
These two retreats are the initial offerings of Lishu Institute in northern India, which grew out of Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's deep wish to preserve the ancient traditions of Tibetan Bon Buddhism. Everyone is welcome! Lishu will open for full curriculum study in September.
The two retreats are a great opportunity for deepening one's practice. Anyone considering the three-year residential program is encouraged to come to one or both of the retreats, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Phowa: The Transfer of Consciousness will be offered from March 5–19 (cost $500 or $400 work exchange), and the Intensive Tibetan Language Retreat will be offered March 20–April 3 ($1,500 or $1,200 work exchange). All fees include a shared room on campus and vegetarian meals. Students are responsible for their own travel expenses.
