A Drop of Nectar at Esalen series begins December

Happy Lha Bab Duchen! We’re pleased to announce our new video series exclusive to monthly subscribers, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's teachings on A Drop of Nectar at Esalen, given in March 2004, beginning in December. In an intimate, relaxed small-group setting on the Northern California Big Sur coast, Rinpoche uses "A Drop of Nectar," a poem he wrote in 2002, as well as question-and-answer periods, to provide guidance on recognizing and stabilizing our innate luminous awareness. Discussing methods to distinguish between the five afflictive emotions that cause suffering and the five primordial wisdoms that are our original enlightened nature, Rinpoche gives clear instructions for meditation and for integrating one’s practice with our daily activities.

This series of teachings highlights Rinpoche’s unique ability to explain the nature of mind according to Dzogchen Great Perfection in a simple-yet-profound, straightforward, accessible manner. Many of the students receiving Rinpoche’s guidance at Esalen Institute for this teaching were meeting him for the first time and had an interest in spirituality and psychology, but no previous exposure to Buddhism or Dzogchen. Others in the group were Rinpoche’s longtime heart students. A Drop of Nectar at Esalen teachings present the Dzogchen path in a manner easily understandable for beginners while providing pith, profound direction essential for experienced practitioners. Rinpoche’s kindness, patience, and sense of humor, along with his sharing of early life stories and personal experiences, make this set of teachings an especially delightful practical guide to the path to enlightenment. Be sure to check out this short video of Rinpoche introducing himself to the group.

These intimate, personal teachings will be issued on 4 DVD's and in digital format, both mp4 video and mp3 audio, available exclusively to current subscribers beginning in December. If you’re not a current subscriber and are interested in learning more about our monthly subscription series, please email us at info@heartteachings.com.

Photo of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche at Namo Buddha in Nepal, December 24, 2008, by Nikko Odiseos.

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