Buddhist teacher and author Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel will be teaching “Opening the Heart Sutra: The Art of Contemplation” December 9-12, 2021 as a live on-line, four-day retreat. During this retreat Elizabeth will guide us through a deep exploration of the Heart Sutra. The live retreat will be broadcast via Zoom. The program will be simulcast in English with Portuguese translation. This retreat is hosted by Elizabeth’s non-profit, The Middle Way Initiative.

EVENT PRICING  Sliding scale. $35, $65, $108 (USD).
This event is an important source of financial support to offer teaching programs like this retreat. Visit the registration page for ticket price and financial aid options. Your generosity is appreciated.

FINANCIAL AID
We hope that most people are able to join the retreat with a sliding scale for ticket price. In addition, no one will be turned away for financial reasons.

If you need financial aid to attend, please contact us before December 1.
From Brazil: Contact Cerys < cerys@middlewayinitiative.org >
All others: Contact Tina < coordinator@middlewayinitiative.org >

EVENT DETAILS

Each day includes teachings, contemplative inquiry, discussion, and practice. The retreat provides participants an opportunity to experience the dharma through contemplation and creative expression.

There will be two sessions each day. The first session will be a deep exploration of the Heart Sutra with Elizabeth. The second session will be with special guests on visual art, music, language and practice. Special guests include Dungse Jampal Norbu, Chime Mattis, Greg Seton, and a special session with Elizabeth about the art of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

Special guest sessions include:

• ”Genesis of Expression” with Elizabeth will feature a video about Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and his work as an artist.

   

• Dungse Jampal Norbu will invite us into “The Art of Exposing the Self,” using pithy slogans of Lojong or Mind Training teachings.

   

• Composer and musician Chime Mattis will share his exploration of the topic of “Creative Inspiration” and his devotional musical compositions of the Heart Sutra.

   

• Translator Greg Seton and Elizabeth will take a deeper look at the Heart Sutra and engage in a conversation called, “Unlocking Words and Meaning.”

   

RECORDINGS

During the retreat, the Zoom recordings will be made available as soon as possible for registered participants.  These recordings will remain available to registrants until February 15, 2022.