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SUMMARY:Pure Lands\, Hidden Lands\, Sacred Lands: Spiritual Pilgrimage for Dark Times
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrew – August 18 – 24\, 2025 – In-Person or Online\n\nHave you been meditating for a long time but aren’t sure you’ll ever reach enlightenment?\nWhen you consider reincarnation and look at the trajectory the world is on\, have you thought\, “I am not so sure I want to be born back here?”\nDoes the concept of heaven sometimes seem a lot more appealing?\nDo you long to discover sacred places for spiritual rejuvenation\, both inner and outer?\nDo you wish that Buddhism didn’t seem so lonely and require you to work so hard to become enlightened?\n\nTibetan Buddhism offers a unique perspective on Pure Lands\, blissful realms for spiritual growth after death. However\, this aspect of Tibetan’s Buddhism’s take on rebirth is rarely taught in the West. \nThis program delves into exoteric (sutra) and esoteric (tantra) Pure Lands\, equipping you with everything you need to know. We will explore the history of Pure Land in Tibetan Buddhism. We will also discuss the various Pure Lands\, why Amitabha’s Sukhavati is so special\, and the importance of faith in achieving rebirth there. We will also see how Pure Lands are different from heaven and understand how to integrate them with a non-theistic Buddhist worldview. You’ll also discover how to cultivate a “pure land of the present moment” in the tantric Pure Land practices\, including mantra recitation and inner pilgrimage.Topics Covered Include: \n\nHow we constantly evict ourselves from the Pure Lands\nFinding purity in impurity\nMappo ­– the end of the dharma\nThe ontology matrix: How real are these places?\nSpiritual solar power and mystical photosynthesis\nHow to meet Amitabha in daily life\nEmptiness: the essence of purification\nPurification in Yogachara and Dzogchen\nPure Land principles to empower ecological activism\nBeyul: How to get there?\nSacred Lands: Why go there?\n\nWhether you’re new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner\, this program offers valuable insights for anyone interested in rebirth\, enlightenment\, and the power of faith. Join us and unlock the profound wisdom of Tibetan Pure Land Buddhism. \n			\n				In-Person Retreat Program Details and Registration\n			\n				Online Retreat Program Details and Registration
URL:https://www.andrewholecek.com/event/graceful-exit-preparing-for-a-good-death/
LOCATION:Drala Mountain Center\, 151 Shambhala Way\, Red Feather Lakes\, CO\, 80545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Preparing for a Good Death,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Death and the Art of Dying: Deep Dive into the Luminous Bardo -The Drala Mtn Center\, Colorado
DESCRIPTION:A unique week long retreat (in-person and online) by Andrew presented by The Drala Mountain Center – August 18-24\nFrom a spiritual perspective\, death is the crowning moment of life. The karma that brought you into this life is exhausted\, and the karma (habits) that will propel you into the next one hasn’t yet formed. This gap (bardo) provides a golden opportunity for rapid spiritual progress – if you are prepared. \nThis week-long program gets you prepared. The luminous bardo of dharmata is where the peaceful and wrathful deities appear\, which represent the archetypal aspects of your own mind. How can you meet those deities now? “Dharmata” means “suchness\, reality” and refers to the enlightened state. All of manifest reality arises out of this bardo\, and returns to it. It is the womb and the tomb of existence. \nBecause of the subtle nature of this bardo\, this program is more advanced. Some familiarity with the bardo teachings is recommended. \nAny inquiries about this program should be directed to the Drala Mountain Center. frontdesk@dralamountain.org – 1-888-788-7221 \n			\n				In-Person Program Details and Registration\n			\n				Online Program Details and Registration
URL:https://www.andrewholecek.com/event/death-and-the-art-of-dying-deep-dive-into-the-luminous-bardo/
LOCATION:Drala Mountain Center\, 151 Shambhala Way\, Red Feather Lakes\, CO\, 80545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Preparing for a Good Death,Retreat
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