Date: Jul 9 – 17, 2023 |
Location: Phuntsok Choling, Ward, CO & Live Stream |
Teachers: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
May bodhicitta, precious and sublime, arise where it has not yet come to be. Where it has arisen may it never fail, but grow and flourish more and more.
Date: Jul 9 – 17, 2023 |
Location: Phuntsok Choling, Ward, CO & Live Stream |
Teachers: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
In a 10 day annual summer seminar that Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche has likened to our community’s “Thanksgiving,” we gather to listen to, contemplate, and practice the teachings of the Three Yanas of Tibetan Buddhism. The Three Yanas – Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana – encompass the entire path, from the teachings on the Four Noble Truths to the Sacred World of the Vajrayana. The programs takes places outdoors under a large tent on the grounds of our center in Ward, CO, where a schedule of meditation, teachings, and social interaction provides a wonderful environment to appreciate our great fortune together as a sangha.
Occasionally we encounter people in our lives who have an immediate effect upon us. We are struck by the selfless nature of their presence, the strength of their confidence, the wisdom in their eyes, or the warmth they radiate. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is one of these people.
Dungse Jampal Norbu is Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s son and Dharma Heir. Dungse la has lived and traveled extensively in Asia, but spent much of his youth in Colorado. If you were to ask Dungse la how long he has been studying the Buddhist path.
Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the buddhadharma for twenty-five years under the guidance of her teacher and husband, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. After meeting Rinpoche in Nepal, she became his first Western student.
Early Bird pricing expires on Friday, June 14, at midnight MT.
NSS 2024 Entire Nine Day Program: Saturday, 7/13 thru Sunday, 7/21. All participants who register for the full program receive complimentary access to live video streaming and the Study Set.Name Price Buy
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The caterer will substitute gluten-free and or vegan bread, sides and desserts for items containing gluten or animal products when “Gluten Free”, “Vegan” or “Vegan/Gluten Free” is selected.
Day | Lunch Options | Select One for Each Day |
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NSS Lunch: Day 01, Sat. 7/13 | Portobello Tofu Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 02, Sun. 7/14 | Classic Caprese Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 03, Mon. 7/15 | Crunchy Hummus Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 04, Tues. 7/16 | Etai’s Veggie Box : $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 05, Wed. 7/17 | Apple Brie Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 06, Thur. 7/18 | Mediterranean Sub Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 07, Fri. 7/19 | Egg Salad Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 08, Sat. 7/20 | Veggie Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF | |
NSS Lunch: Day 09, Sun. 7/21 | Vegan Garden Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF |
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to attend the entire program online through hi-definition live video streaming. Registration options are for the live stream only, which includes 1 month of on demand access, or for the livestream plus study set, where videos are available for a year and an audio copy of the entire program is yours to enjoy forever.
Friday, July 3
Talk 1: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Saturday, July 4
Meditation
Saturday, July 4
Talk 2: Dungse Jampal Norbu
Saturday, July 4
Meditation
Saturday, July 4
Talk 3: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Sunday, July 5
Meditation
Sunday, July 5
Talk 4: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Sunday, July 5
Meditation
Sunday, July 5
Talk 5: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Friday, July 10
Talk 6: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Saturday, July 11
Meditation
Saturday, July 11
Talk 7: Dungse Jampal Norbu
Saturday, July 11
Meditation
Saturday, July 11
Talk 8: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Sunday, July 12
Meditation
Sunday, July 12
AP Talk: Ani Pema Chodreon
(Separate registration required)
Sunday, July 12
Meditation
Sunday, July 12
Talk 9: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Friday, July 17
Talk 10: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Saturday, July 18
Meditation
Saturday, July 18
Talk 11: Dungse Jampal Norbu
Saturday, July 18
Meditation
Saturday, July 18
Talk 12: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Sunday, July 19
Meditation
Sunday, July 19
Talk 13: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
with Lineage Ceremony and Auror of Blessings tsok practice, and program closing
If you are not able to attend NSS in person this year or watch the live stream consider purchasing the Study Set, which contains access to high definition recordings for 1 year plus downloadable audio recordings that are yours to own. The Study Set will be available after July 16th.
Listen to the 2021 NSS or search the archives for earlier years on the Wisdom Productions web site.
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