Space, whose nature is free of concepts;
Encompasses everything;
Likewise, the stainless expanse of the mind's true nature
Permeates all beings.
- Asanga
In Buddhism, the vision of all creation is one of basic goodness. Due to confusion, and actions based on such confusion, there is undeniably tremendous suffering in the universe, but at the core of all life lays sanity and an awakened clarity as a basic premise. In order to manifest these inner qualities, we need to clearly see and uncover this nature, which is the supreme purpose of the Buddhist path.
The innate awakened nature is the subject of the great Mahayana Buddhist classic Uttaratantra. Written in the 4th century CE by the great Buddhist master Asanga, based on the teachings of Maitreya, the Uttaratantra presents how buddha nature exists within us, how it is approached, and what are the qualities of manifest buddhahood. This teaching is also regarded as a bridge to the Vajrayana teachings.
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche will bestow the Bodhisattva Vow on August 3rd.
Bodhicitta is the thought of achieving enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. There are two levels of bodhicitta, absolute and relative. Absolute bodhicitta is the realization that the ultimate nature of all phenomena is emptiness. As this is not easily understood in the beginning one first needs to cultivate relative bodhicitta. The entrance to this practice is by taking the bodhisattva vow.
- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Buddhist practitioners are warmly invited to renew their vows or take them for the first time at this ceremony in Vancouver. It is customary to dress up for this occasion and to give an offering gift to the preceptor of the vow. Registration is required.
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Buddha Nature - The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra by Arya Maitreya
Translation by Rosemarie Fuchs, under the direction of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. Snow Lion Publications.
Buddha Nature by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Rangjung Yeshe Publications.
You may also download mp3 recordings or purchase mp3 CDs of the Uttaratantra I teachings (Vancouver, August 4 - 12, 2007).
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Teachings:
Friday, July 25, 7-9:30PM
Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, August 2, 9AM-1PM
Bodhisattva Vow:
Sunday, August 3, 10:30AM-1PM
Review Sessions:
July 26 - August 2, 2:30PM-5PM
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Teachings:
Frederic Wood Theatre
6354 Crescent Road
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Bodhisattva Vow:
First Nations Longhouse
1985 West Mall
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Fee: CDN$400.
The funds raised from this event support the teaching activities of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and the Sea to Sky Retreat Centre. Amounts greater than a $50 service fee are receiptable for Canadian tax purposes upon request.
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Regulations restrict the capacity of the venues to 400 people. Registration is required. Priority will be given to those who pre-register for the entire event.
On-line registration is preferred. Click here to register on-line.
- Your teaching fee will be handled by PayPal. Your credit card information is not given to
Siddhartha's Intent.
- Please indicate whether you will attend the Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony.
- We will provide appropriate space for wheelchairs & walkers if notified in advance.
Please indicate this need in the registration form.
- Online registration will continue until the earlier of July 15, 2008 or the receipt of 400 completed registrations.
If you are not using the on-line registration system, complete the Registration form and send it with your cheque by mail to:
Registrar
c/o Rob MacLachlan
#51 - 4900 Cartier Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H2
You may need
Adobe Acrobat to view or print this form.
Onsite registration will open at 5PM on Friday 25 July.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for those in financial need. You may be asked to assist the volunteers who are staffing the event. To request financial assistance, please write a brief explanation and mail to the Registrar at the Contact Information below.
Please note: Rinpoche requests that you consider an appropriate cash offering in addition to any work you may be able to offer.
Refund Policy
Refunds in full will be available if the request is received before July 4, 2008. No refunds after this date.
For those paying by PayPal: full refund is available if the request can be processed within 60 days of the initial payment.
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Onsite/campus online
We have block-booked rooms at The Gage Towers and Place Vanier Residence at UBC. The Group Code is G80725C. Please quote it on the phone or by mail or fax. The rooms will be available until June 25, 2008 at the negotiated room rates. Book directly on the UBC Accommodation site.
After July 4th, or if the block of rooms is filled, there may be other accommodation available at the University, though not necessarily at the special rate. Please contact the Conferences and Accommodations directly at:
Reservations Office
Phone: 604 822 1000
Phone (Toll-Free): 1 888 822 1030
e-mail: reservations@housing.ubc.ca
You may also download the pdf version of the Request for Accommodation, which you must print, complete and mail directly to the University Accommodation Centre.
Parking on Campus
There are 3 parkade buildings within reasonable distance from the Theatre. Specific parking information will be available after May 1, 2008 by e-mail upon request, but some general information about parking on campus can be found on UBC's Parking web site.
Offsite Hotels
Hotels and other accommodation along easy
transportation routes to the university are:
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
711 West Broadway
604-879-0511 (800-465-4329)
Plaza 500 Hotel
500 West 12th Avenue
604-873-1811
Park Plaza Hotel Vancouver
898 West Broadway
604-872-2270 (800-814-7000)
Shaughnessy Village 1125
West 12th Avenue
604-736-5511
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If you have questions about this
Program, first please read the appropriate sections
carefully again. If the question is still a concern,
you may contact the Registar via e-mail or by mail
at the postal address above.
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