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The Madhyamakavatara Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way The first in a series of annual teachings on one of buddhism's key philosophical expositions with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Participants: please see study recommendations below.

The teaching Beyond speech, thought, and description: Prajnaparamita, Unborn and unending, like the essence of space- You are the scope of our own individual wisdom. I bow to you, mother of all buddhas, past, present, and future. From the Prajnaparamita Sutra Siddhartha's Intent--Southern Door is pleased to announce the first in a series of nine day programs of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's teaching on the Madhyamakavatara, January 7 - 16, 2005. Out of his measureless compassion, the Buddha taught us how to free ourselves from suffering. Although our true nature is wisdom, we ignore this innate pure nature and, out of ignorance, create our own painful universe of confused experiences--samsara. The Buddha taught that while all these experiences appear as solid due to a series of conditions, in reality they are empty of any true existence, like the empty appearances in a dream. The great masters Nagarjuna and Chandrakirti, made the Buddha's teachings on this emptiness nature accessible in their philosophy known as The Middle Way, or Madhyamika. While the ultimate goal of Madhyamika is to introduce us to a simplicity that then needs to be experienced, the study of Madhyamika is a provocative challenge of ideas, beliefs, and philosophies. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche encourages a secular attitude in joining this session of studies. As before, the teaching will require concentrated study, but it will also be a delightful opportunity to challenge and exchange ideas as Rinpoche is known for his personal and humorous rapport with the audience. Rinpoche will be teaching the first in a series of annual programs that will continue over the next four or five years. Because of the gradual progression of these teachings, Rinpoche recommends that students attend all sessions. Part-time attendance will be permitted.
Overview & Schedule		The Madhyamakavatara, Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way, is one of the key philosophical expositions of emptiness, and its study has been an essential part of Buddhist training in Tibet for many centuries. Though not very long, the text contains complex and subtle arguments in a condensed form. 7 - 16 January, 2005 7 January (Friday evening): 7:00PM - 9:30PM 8 January (Saturday) to 16 January (Sunday): 9:30AM - 12:30PM Teachings 2:30PM - 5:30PM Review and Study Groups We regret that we are unable to accommodate children during this program. Parents are requested to make arrangements for their children away from the venue.
Study Materials		Introduction to the Middle Way: Chandrakirti's Madhyamakavatara with Commentary by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche. Required. This 461 page text is based on Rinpoche's teachings in the Dordogne, France 1996-2000. A bound copy of the text will be made available to students who register for the program and formally request a copy from jill@khyentsefoundation.org. If you wish to begin studies before the program commences the text is also available in electronic format upon request from the Khyentse Foundation website. Introduction to the Middle Way: Chandrakirti's Madhyamakavatara translated by Padmakara Translation Group. Optional.
Venue		The teachings will take place at: Fred Hutley Hall North Sydney Council 200 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia Please bring your own cushion.
Registration		Registration is closed.
Accomodations		For suggestions and details for accommodation and billeting see the Registration Form.
Cost		AU$500 for complete program. AU$60 per day.
Enquiries		Telephone: Sue 61 2 9451 3091 Email: Jill australia@siddharthasintent.org

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