« LINK Teaching with Scott KleihegeIllustrious Moon »Bearing Witness: Cultivating Courage and Engagement on the Bodhisattva PathDate: May 25-26, 2024 Online and In PersonTeacher: {organizer:linked}In the tradition of the Mahayana, the great bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara serves as a primary example of bearing witness. In fact, his very name means, “One who does not avert his attention from the needs of beings.” This story evokes many questions about our own path: What do we do when the suffering of the world gets overwhelming? Does bringing inquisitiveness to our own impediments necessarily have to be excruciating? Could it be freeing instead? How does this path help us create grace in our lives? During this weekend Elizabeth will guide us through the annual Mahayana Essentials seriesproviding discourse, guided meditations, and lively discussion. She will use the inspiring story of Avalokiteshvara as a basis for personalizing and digging deeper into the methods, vision and liberating insight of the bodhisattva path. Program DetailsThis year’s Mahayana Essentials program is an in-person and live-stream program hosted by Pema Osel. Elizabeth will give three talks which will include Q&A. On Saturday and Sunday there will be half-hour guided meditation sessions before the morning talks. There will also be discussion groups held before the Saturday afternoon talk. All of these sessions will be hosted on Zoom and led by senior students. 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 SupportThe 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. Registration Opens SoonIn-Person — $125• 3 Teachings with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel• Morning meditation sessions• Saturday afternoon discussion groups with senior students• Access to the Live Stream• Complimentary Study Set which includes one-year access to high-resolution video recordings and downloadable audio recordings.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.Live Stream — $75 • 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 recordingsStudy Set — $75 One-year access to high-resolution video recordings and downloadable audio recordingsAudio 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 2Sunday, May 26th9:00 – 9:30 am EDT- Meditation via Zoom (optional)10:00am – 12:00pm EDT – Talk 3You 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. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live