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The Wisdom of Compassion - spend five days in June finding it!

Are you looking to reconnect with the inner peace and compassion within you? Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, leads a 5-day meditation retreat June 12-17 at CT College.

June 12 - 17th - the Wisdom of Compassion

a five-day retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche at Connecticut College

complete information and registration details are online at usa.rigpa.org

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Sogyal Rinpoche

With his remarkable gift for presenting the heart essence, spirit and flavor of Tibetan Buddhism in a way that is both authentic and profoundly relevant to the modern mind, Sogyal Rinpoche is one of the most renowned teachers of our time.

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A world-renowned Buddhist teacher from Tibet, Sogyal Rinpoche is also the author of the highly acclaimed The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.

The atmosphere that Rinpoche creates is of incredible warmth, love, and penetrating insight, as if he were speaking directly to the heart of each and every person present.

RETREAT VENUE

The retreat is set on the beautiful campus of Connecticut College. Local retreatants are welcome to commute to the teachings daily, or stay onsite in the college dorms. Lodging and meals must be booked in advance.

DAILY SCHEDULE

This retreat will combine live teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche, supported with presentations by Rigpa senior instructors, group practice sessions and practice instruction. Typically the days will begin at 9:30am and conclude by 6:30pm.

This retreat is suitable for people completely new to meditation or to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, as well as long-term practitioners.

REGISTRATION

General registration for the retreat is $500, or $250 for students. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay - please call 619 906 4291 for further information, or send an email to emily.steinberg@rigpa.org.

Visit the Rigpa website for complete details and registration: usa.rigpa.org

We hope to see you there!

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