[BLS-Special-Events] The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: A 3-Day Retreat with Lama Glenn Mullin Friday, April 23, 2010-Sunday, April 25, 2010

Tue Apr 6 17:25:03 PDT 2010

*The Broward Lotus Sangha
Is pleased to invite you to
The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: The Path of the Universal
Hero/Heroine
A 3-Day Non-Residential Retreat
Led by
Lama Glenn Mullin
Friday, April 23, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010
In Broward County, Florida
*

***We recommend that you attend the whole Retreat; however, if unable, we
offer you an opportunity for partial attendance***

There are many ways to approach the 84,000 enlightenment teachings of the
Buddhas. One of these is via an experiential “condensed” legacy. In Tibet,
lineages of this nature were usually preserved by being embodied in the form
of verse, the text and oral tradition teaching of which were then
transmitted from generation to generation. One of the most popular lineages
of this nature is that known as *The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva
*, based on the enlightenment experiences of the great master *Togmey Zangpo
* (1297-1371). Togmey Zangpo’s lineage is an easy and practical guide to all
the key practices in the *Mahayana Path to Enlightenment* and is used today
by masters of all schools of Central Asian Buddhism. *His Holiness The 14th
Dalai Lama* has taught it on more than a dozen occasions.

As we embark in our own *Spiritual Quest*, the quest to find our *True
Awakened Nature*, the *Path of the Bodhisattva* starts to unfold in front of
us. *Bodhisattvas* can be seen as mythical universal heroes or heroines who,
after leaving society to pursue the highest possible levels of illumination
for the benefit of all beings, vow, upon realizing them, to reintegrate
themselves back into society in order to help deliver all beings from
suffering and assist them in attaining enlightenment.

*Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh* teaches that if we are on the shore of
suffering, anger and depression and want to cross over to the shore of
well-being, we must return to ourselves and practice mindful breathing,
looking deeply at our suffering, anger and depression, smile and with Right
Effort practice *paramita*. The Chinese character used for paramita means
"crossing to the other shore"—the shore of freedom, harmony, and good
relationships.

During this *3-Day Non-Residential Retreat* with *Lama Glenn Mullin*, we
will be covering the above referenced topics as well as:
• Meditations for opening the Heart of the universal hero/heroine within us
(Bodhisattva), arousing the mind of love and developing compassion (*
bodhichitta*).
• The self-disciplines and wisdom trainings that carry a person from
ordinary consciousness to enlightenment (such as looking deeply—*vipassana
or vipashyana*).
• The Six Perfect Realizations or Paramitas:
o *Generosity* or giving (dana paramita)
o *Mindfulness Trainings* or precepts (shila paramita)
o *Inclusivness*, the capacity to receive, bear and transform the pain
inflicted on you by your enemies and those who love you (kshanti paramita)
o *Diligence*, energy, and perseverance (virya paramita)
o *Meditation* (dhyana paramita)
o *Wisdom*, insight, and understanding (prajña paramita)

*About the Dharma Teacher:*
*Glenn H. Mullin (Maitri Lama)* is a world renowned Tibetologist, Buddhist
teacher and writer, and translator of classical Tibetan literature. He has
authored more than two dozen books on Tibetan Buddhist culture, many of
which have been translated into a dozen languages. He studied in the
Himalayas for almost two decades with many of the greatest lamas alive at
the time, and has taught Buddhist meditation and philosophy in more than 20
countries around the world. He presently lives in Mongolia, where he is
helping to rebuild the traditional culture. For the past year he has focused
on restoring the Mongolian residence of the great Russian-born New York
artist and writer Nicholas Roerich, one of the early luminaries of the
theosophical movement.
*For more information about Lama Glenn Mullin,* please click here: Lama
Glenn Mullin <http://www.glennmullin.com/new/profile.php>

*We recommend that you attend the whole Retreat*; however, if unable, we
offer you an opportunity to register for individual days. Please let us know
when you register what portion(s) of the Retreat you will be attending. You
may join us for the Public Talk Friday, April 23, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
by registering here:
http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/13107018. Lama Glenn
will provide an introduction to the teachings during that time that is
meaningful also for people who are not going to be present for the whole
Retreat.

In the Buddhist spirit of generosity and inclusiveness, Dharma Teachings are
offered free of charge. However, in order to help defray the costs
associated with providing retreat space and other expenses *your generosity
in providing voluntary donations for the teacher, the Sangha, and the Temple
are gratefully accepted and encouraged*. *The minimum donation requested to
attend this 3-Day Retreat is $75.00*, which includes daily vegetarian
lunches.

*To Register for this Retreat, *please RSVP below* and send a check payable
to the Broward Lotus Sangha to: P.O. Box 245124, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. *(If
instead you bring cash or check to one of the Sangha meetings before this
event, please make sure we know what it's for!). ***Please register early as
space is limited and we need to know how many meals to provide.**

   - Register here for Friday, April 23, 2010 Retreat from 7:00 to 9:30 pm:
   http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/13106698/<http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/13105948>
   Friday, April 23, 2010 Retreat Location and Directions:
   The Vietnamese Buddhist Temple is located just West of Flamingo Road at
   2321 SW 127 Ave., Davie FL 33325.
   Take I-595 to Flamingo Road Exit. Go South to 20th Street. Make a Right
   on 20th Street. Go to the end of the street. Make a Right at Stop Sign, onto
   dirt road (127 Ave). The Temple will be on your Right (West side of the
   road). Note - you will be driving up over a berm to enter the property.
   - Register here for Saturday, April 24, 2010 Retreat from 10:00 am to
   5:00 pm: http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/13105948
   Saturday's Retreat Location and Directions:
   The Vietnamese Buddhist Temple is located just West of Flamingo Road at
   2321 SW 127 Ave., Davie FL 33325.
   Take I-595 to Flamingo Road Exit. Go South to 20th Street. Make a Right
   on 20th Street. Go to the end of the street. Make a Right at Stop Sign, onto
   dirt road (127 Ave). The Temple will be on your Right (West side of the
   road). Note - you will be driving up over a berm to enter the property.
   - Register here for Sunday, April 25, 2010 Retreat from 10:00 am to 5:00
   pm: http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/13106038
   Sunday's Retreat Location:
   7185 Pembroke Road
   Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
   (Corner of 72nd Ave. & Pembroke Road-Across from North Perry Airport)
   For Detailed Directions to Sunday's Retreat, please click here: Directions
   to Sunday's Retreat <http://www.browardlotussangha.org/directions/>

A Lotus Flower To You,
Broward Lotus Sangha

COME MEDITATE WITH US!
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What:
The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva: The Path of the Universal
Hero/Heroine
A 3-Day Non-Residential Retreat with Lama Glenn Mullin

When:
Starts Friday, April 23, 2010 7:00 PM - Ends Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:00 PM

Where:
Davie and Pembroke Pines, Florida

To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha, please visit our website at
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org <http://www.browardlotussangha.org/>
© 2010 Broward Lotus Sangha*
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