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The Wisdom of Compassion: 5-day retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche

From June 12 - 17th: Join The Wisdom of Compassion retreat, led by 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.

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

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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.

Join this five-day meditation retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche at Connecticut College.

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This retreat will combine live teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche, supported with presentations by Rigpa senior instructors, group practice sessions and practice instruction.

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

Registration and full retreat information is online at usa.rigpa.org or call 619 906 4291 for questions.

All are welcome regardless of ability to pay - please inquire for scholarship assistance.

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