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The Madhyamikavatara

Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way

The first in a series of annual teachings on one of
buddhism's key philosophical expositions on emptiness

with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

 

 


Venue
 

The teachings will take place at Seven Hills Conference Center, San Francisco State University, 800 Font Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94132.

Registration

 

 
The number of participants is limited. PLEASE NOTE THAT PRE-
REGISTRATION IS AN ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESERVE A SPACE FOR ANYONE UNTIL REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND PAYMENT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Upon completion of registration, the root text, and a transcription of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's previous Madhyamika teachings in Europe, will be sent to you by e-mail enabling you to study the teachings beforehand. If your e-mail or mailing address changes, visit siddharthasintent.org to update your contact information online.

Program Cost
 

The cost of the program is $425 for early registration (those received by January 31, 2003), and $500 thereafter. Student discounts, as well as a limited number of work-study/scholarship positions are available. Please email Kathryn Meeske at WesternDoor@siddharthasintent.org for an application. Indicate, "Scholarship/work study" in the subject line.

Accomodations
 
Reasonably priced dormitory accommodations adjacent to the venue, which include breakfast, ($29.50/per person double and $52.50/single plus tax) are available. Dormitory accommodations can be obtained by typing "Dormitory" in the subject line of an e-mail and sending it to WesternDoor@siddharthasintent.org, or by phone/fax at (213) 739-0246. All dormitory rooms need to be reserved and paid for not later than April 15, 2003. DORM RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE MODIFIED NOR CAN PAYMENTS BE REFUNDED AFTER APRIL 15, 2003.

For those who live in the Bary Area: Because many students travel from far away to receive teachings, Rinpoche has requested that Bay Area sangha members host other attendees. If you are able to do so, please email Kathryn at WesternDoor@siddharthasintent.org.


Contact information for registration
 
If you are planning to participate in this program, we urge you to complete your paperwork early. Please contact SIWD if you do not receive a confirmation packet by May 10th.

To register, please send your contact information including name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers to:

  • Anne Meehan
  • 135 Skyward Drive
  • Aptos, CA 95003 USA

Please include your check, made payable to Siddhartha's Intent - Western Door.
The Madhyamikavatara, 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.

The class will be similar to a university course. Rinpoche will teach for 3-4 hours each morning, and students will be expected to read the root verses beforehand, take notes, and review what has been studied each day. Optional study groups will be conducted in the afternoons. Due to the complexity of these teachings, there are certain formalities outlined above. Please read them carefully before you register.

The teaching series will continue over four to five years. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE FOLLOWING FOUR YEARS' TEACHINGS.
The subject matter is progressive and intricate therefore, Rinpoche strongly recommends that students attend every class. He added, those who miss more than three days of instruction during a session, will not find it fruitful to continue and need not return. Rinpoche also noted that these teachings are not necessary for practice. Please save the date, and schedule accordingly.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate children during this program.