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.
Unbroken lineages of wisdom traditions are rare in these times, and Kongtrul Rinpoche descends from a pure lineage of the Dzogpa Chenpo Longchen Nyingtik tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
We have two main study and practice centers in America: Phuntsok Choling in Colorado and Pema Osel in Vermont. Rinpoche teaches the core MSB programs at these two centers. In addition, MSB has several city centers or groups around the world where people gather for group meditation and study, and to listen to the LINK teachings together.
Browse to any of the calendars to find out more about the teaching schedules of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, or Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. View the upcoming events at Phuntsok Choling, Pema Osel, or find out who is giving the next LINK talk.
MSB is a part of the Longchen Nyingtik and Khyen-Kong-Chok-Sum lineages. (Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, and Terton Chokgyur Lingpa, collectively known as Khyen-Kong-Chok-Sum, were the heart of the Rimé, or nonsectarian, movement, which did so much to preserve and harmonize all schools of Tibetan Buddhism in the nineteenth century.)
Date: May 25-26, 2024
Online and In Person
Teacher: Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
Program Details
For those who are unable to watch the live stream in real time, the videos will be accessible until June 26th. Or if you wish to continue your study of the teachings, an Audio-Video Study Set is available for purchase which gives you access to the video for a full year and the downloadable audio indefinitely.
Audio recordings are available as well as a separate product. The audio recordings are downloadable and yours to enjoy indefinitely.
Financial Support
The proceeds from this program support Pema Osel, our center in Vermont where Elizabeth usually gives these teachings in person. In order to support our annual budget, we hope that most people are able to pay the full amount. However, no one will be turned away for financial reasons. If you can’t pay in full, don’t let that be an obstacle. Contact us here by May 17th for more information on payment options.
In-Person — $125
• 3 Teachings with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel• Morning meditation sessions• Saturday afternoon discussion groups with senior students• Sunday community lunch with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel (pre-order or bring your own)• Access to the Live Stream• Complimentary Study Set which includes one-year access to high-resolution video recordings and downloadable audio recordings
LunchA boxed lunch for Saturday and/or Sunday is available for pre-purchase only. If you choose to not purchase lunch, please bring your own bagged lunch as there are no local options. The deadline for pre-purchasing a lunch is May 20th.
Important note: Please complete an individual registration for each person attending. Also, when registering for in-person attendance, make sure you register using the same email address you use for your Wisdom Productions account in order to have access to the Live Stream and Study Set.
• 3 Live-Stream Teachings with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel• Online Meditation Sessions• Online Discussion Groups with Senior Students• Complimentary Study Set which includes one-year access to high-resolution video recordings and downloadable audio recordings
Audio Digital Download — $35 Downloadable audio recordings
Program SchedulePlease Note: Times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, May 25th9:00 – 9:30 am EDT – Meditation via Zoom (optional)10:00am – 12:00pm EDT – Talk 1 1:30 – 2:30 pm EDT – Discussion groups via Zoom (optional) 3:00 – 5:00 pm EDT – Talk 2
Sunday, May 26th9:00 – 9:30 am EDT- Meditation via Zoom (optional)10:00am – 12:00pm EDT – Talk 3
You will receive a welcome email closer to the program with information on how to join the Zoom meditation sessions and the Saturday afternoon discussion groups, and a link to the opening and closing chants. Stay tuned for the welcome email.
For questions about the event, contact Vanessa Waxman –vanwaxman@gmail.com
More about Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 35 years under the guidance of her teacher and husband Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the retreat master of Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado, and has spent over six years in retreat. She holds a degree in anthropology and an M.A. in Buddhist Studies. She teaches throughout the U.S., Australia, and Europe.
She is the author of The Power of an Open Question: The Buddha’s Path to Freedom and The Logic of Faith: A Buddhist Path to Finding Certainty Beyond Belief and Doubt.
Elizabeth is known for her use of inquiry as a means to reach a place of genuine practice and awakening. She asks participants to engage in the practice of open questioning with her while she takes a fresh look at the assumptions and beliefs we have about spirituality. In particular, Elizabeth is fascinated with the Buddha’s essential teachings on the natural principle of pratityasamutpada, dependent arising. Participants repeatedly comment on how her approach has reinvigorated their meditation practice and the way they relate to their lives as a whole.
Learn more about Elizabeth’s activities, including her new non-profit organization, The Middle Way Initiative, on her website.