In contrast to the approaches of conventional religion, tantra does not attempt to soothe the turmoil of existence with consoling promises of salvation. The Tantric practitioner chooses to confront bewildering and chaotic forces of confusion, fear, aggression, desire, and pride and work with these forces in such a way that they are channeled into creative expression, loving relationships and wisely engaged forms of life.



Retreat Theme and Prerequisites:


By illuminating the richly symbolic language of tantra through the intermediate language of psychology, students will be made aware of the compelling link between a Western tradition that harkens back to the transformative traditions of our own past and the comparably ancient strategies of Buddhist tantric practices.


Keeping with the pragmatic and therapeutic aims of both psychotherapy and Buddhist meditation, practitioners will be asked to integrate the importance of applying these ideas to the concrete realities of day to day life.




Retreat Schedule

The retreat daily schedule was one teaching session, several meditation sessions, and breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner breaks.


The retreat was offered online through zoom and in person at the MMC Retreat Center in Sarasota, FL from March 15 - 24, 2019.



Benefits and Inclusions

What Will I Learn and Benefits of This Teaching:

This experiential retreat led by MMC’s Director, Michael Gregory, offers contemporary practitioners with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the nature and practice methods of tantric meditation.


Participants are requested to bring an image of a yidam currently used in their practice or to bring an image of a Buddha that is meaningful to them.


This retreat is restricted to students with a serious meditation practice, with prior retreat experience and background in Emptiness, Mahamudra or Dzogchen practices.

Attendees have completed the online PMAI Archetype test and have an understanding of the Archetypes represented. Bring a copy of your results to retreat.


What Is Included?


  • Zoom teaching, Q&A, and practice sessions with Lama Michael
  • Guided meditation and teaching sessions with Lama Michael
  • Access to supporting written material
  • Access to retreat recordings on vimeo
About Lama Michael

Lama Michael Gregory started this community over 25 years ago, as a former Buddhist Monk and Western Buddhist Teacher. He has shared that he can never fully repay the debt of kindness shown to him by several revered figures in Buddhism, including the XIV Dalai Lama, the XVII Karmapa--Orgyen Trinley Dorje, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, HH Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche. These teachers have offered the empowerment cycles of Rinchen Terzo and Dam Ngak Dzod.

Curriculum


  03/15/19 - 03/24/2019
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