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.
Rinpoche has been teaching in Canada for more than 20 years, and is familiar with the situation of contemporary practitioners of Buddhism.
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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.
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Teachings:
Saturday, August 4, 7-9:30PM
August 5-12, 9:30AM-1PM
Review Sessions: August 5-11, 2:30PM-5PM
Onsite registration will open at 5PM on Saturday, August 4
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Frederic Wood Theatre
6354 Crescent Road
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Canada
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The suggested donation is
Cdn$450/US$375
Regulations restrict the capacity of this theatre venue to 400 people. Registration with a deposit of at least 50% of the suggested donation is recommended to ensure your place. Priority will be given to those who register for the entire event.
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On-line Registration is closed.
Registration by Mail
If you prefer to mail your registration and donation,
clicking here 
will lead you to the pdf Registration Form which you
must print, complete and mail with your donation to:
Registrar
c/o Siddhartha's Intent Society
486 West 26th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6G 2K9
You may need
Adobe Acrobat to view or print this form.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships is available for those in
financial need. You may be asked to assist the volunteers who
are staffing the event. If you need financial
assistance, please write to explain it to the
Registrar at the Contact Information above.
Please note: Rinpoche requests that you consider
offering even a small cash donation in addition to
any work you may be able to offer.
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Onsite/campus online
We have block-booked rooms at The Gage Towers and Place Vanier Residence at UBC. They will be available until July 4, 2007 at the negotiated room rate. 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
Email: 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.
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 address above.
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