Resting in the Nature of the Mind
A Rime Shedra NYC Course based upon the book by Longchenpa, Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind: The Trilogy of Rest, Volume One Translated by The Padmakara Translation Group
Eleven Tuesdays, April 21 to June 30, 2020, 7:00 - 9:15pm
On-line via Zoom (see below)
At any time, and especially in difficult times like the present, it is helpful to turn to classics that clearly present the complete path to liberation as a gradual progression, thereby serving as a genuine guide for our practice and study. Gyalwa Longchenpa’s Trilogy of Rest, and especially its first volume, Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind, is one of the greatest expositions of the gradual teachings in the Tibetan Tradition. We are fortunate that this text is now available in a superb English translation.
In this course, we will begin with the first volume of the Trilogy, which includes the root text and commentary. This text is suitable for practitioners at any level, with an interest in study of the Buddhist classics. This course will be open and accessible to those new to the Rime Shedra NYC, and for new and continuing students it will be an opportunity to encounter the wisdom of a revered teacher. We will proceed through the text using the style of close reading as a means to deepen our understanding and enhance our practice.
This course will be taught by Senior Teacher, Derek Kolleeny. If you would like to participate in this course, please email derek@rimeshedra.nyc for registration, the Zoom link, and the Zoom password. Please obtain a copy of the book, Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind: The Trilogy of Rest, Volume One by Longchenpa, translated by Padmakara Translation Committee. If you are new to the Rime Shedra, please provide a short description of your background in Buddhist practice and study. Suggested offering: either whatever you want/feel you would like to offer or $108. Payment options include Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or check.
Core Materials
Supplemental Materials
Tonlgen from Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness
“Introduction” from Kindly Bent to Ease Us by Herbert V. Guenther
“Longchenpa and the Possession of the Dakinis” from Tantra in Practice