THE MAGIC OF EMPTY MEDITATIONS

Exchanging Self and Others

Tonglen

April 7-16, 2023
In-Person and Online

WE HAVE REACHED TWO OF THE MOST CHERISHED MEDITATION PRACTICES OF OUR TRADITION, DESIGNED TO HELP US DEVELOP A DEEP EXPERIENCE OF COMPASSION AND LOVE: EXCHANGING SELF AND OTHERS, AND TONGLEN.

These two widely known meditations are the key to smashing our own self-cherishing and selfishness, which is handcuffed to our infinitely worse habit of all: believing that things are themselves.

In this 10-day meditation retreat intensive at Diamond Mountain (and broadcast live in 9 languages!), we will explore the nuances of each of these meditations and bring ourselves to the following question: 

If we truly understood that our world, including even our meditation practices, is the result of how we have treated others in the past… How could we use this key understanding of emptiness to fuel the desired transformation in our world?

How do these meditation practices actually provide the fuel and seeds for change?

ONLINE RETREAT

For those attending online, we will guide you with a daily retreat schedule to follow after our daily online classes, one to fit your lifestyle. We’ll have options for those who want a full 10-day retreat experience at home and for those who may have other obligations, like work and family. When registering for a full course, you also get access to yoga classes with Yoga Studies Institute instructors, Virtual Gompas to practice together, Study Groups and a final question and answer session.

TRACK #1

FULL COURSE
USD 99

  • All live classes with Geshe Michael Roach

  • Lama Chupa Ceremony

  • Live Fire Ceremony

  • 4 Yoga classes

  • Virtual Gompas
    Daily, online, across time zones and languages to practice together

  • Follow-Up
    2 WEEKS FOR DEEPER DIVE

    • Study Groups

    • QAs with Senior Teachers

TRACK #2

PRIMARY TEACHINGS
BY DONATION

  • All live classes with Geshe Michael Roach

  • Lama Chupa Ceremony

  • Live Fire Ceremony

    As always, the Asian Classics Institute offers our primary teachings to anyone who would like to learn from them, free of charge. Our mission is to spread what we consider to be priceless wisdom throughout the world, and to make it available at no-cost to everyone.
    We, however, have costs associated with the production and distribution of these teachings. Should you feel called to support us, you may include a donation along with your free registration.

In person @ Diamond Mountain

At Diamond Mountain, we will delve in each of these ideas with daily classes taught by Geshe Michael Roach, a master translator and accomplished meditator, as well as daily group meditations and yoga practices with senior teachers. After an intensive morning of practice together, we will head into the retreat valley for personal, silent practice in the afternoons and evenings, to integrate and study the learnings.

We will also have a fire ceremony, dedicated to ridding the world of conflict and strife, to bring about peaceful harmony between peoples, cultures and nations.

RETREAT PRICES

Camping $649
Dorm (4-Person) $911
Shared Room (2-3 people) $1,349
Private Room (Standard) $1,674
Private Room (Premium) $1,949
Private Cottage (Rustic) $1,949
Private Cottage (Standard) $2,299
Private Cottage (Premium) $2,549

Additional Person in Private Room
or Private Cottage $696

SPONSOR LEVELS

Diamond $10,000
Ruby $6,000
Emerald $4,000

ABOUT GESHE MICHAEL ROACH

Geshe Michael Roach (born December 17, 1952) is the first American to have been awarded the degree of Geshe, or Master of Buddhism, after more than 20 years of study in Tibetan monasteries. He has used this training to become a prominent international teacher, businessman, philanthropist, author, educator, public speaker, textual scholar, and musician. 

Geshe Michael graduated with honors from Princeton University and has received the Presidential Scholar Medal from the President of the United States at the White House. In 1981 he helped found Andin International Diamond Corporation and bring it to annual sales of over $100 million, donating his profits to international aid projects. 

His book about achieving business and personal success through generosity, The Diamond Cutter, has become a global bestseller in 20 languages. He is the founder of the Asian Classics Institute, Diamond Mountain University, the Asian Classics Input Project, Worldview, the Yoga Studies Institute, Star in the East, Global Family Refugee Aid, Three Jewels Community Outreach Centers, and the Diamond Cutter Institute.