“The truth that transcends the intellect will not be seen by means of the intellect. The point of non-action will not be reached by means of deliberate action. If you want to achieve the point of non-action transcending thought, sever the root of mind itself and rest in naked awareness!” —Tilopa
Retreat Theme and Prerequisites
Mahamudra practice is considered to be the pinnacle of the Buddha’s teachings. The Buddha taught that all appearances, both suffering and freedom, manifest as inseparable from our minds, thus, when we directly encounter the wisdom of Mahamudra this will allow us to bring an end to our own suffering and to compassionately benefit others.
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 December 26th, 2018 - January 4th, 2019.
Benefits and Inclusions
What Will I Learn and Benefits of This Teaching:
This Mahamudra retreat explores the nature of mind - thoughts, emotions, identity and consciousness itself. These instructions are the exact method used to gain liberation from suffering or enlightenment for the last several thousand years in the Buddhist tradition.
All are welcome although a minimum of one hour daily commitment to meditation is required for attendance.
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
Use this block to showcase testimonials, features, categories, or more. Each column has its own individual text field. You can also leave the text 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.
Lama Michael has led hundreds of meditation retreats on almost every subject matter related to Buddhism and has led meditative pilgrimages throughout Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. He currently directs the practicing and teaching schedule offering the highest teachings of Maha, Anu, and Ati Yoga in a simple, clear, and direct way with a focus on direct experience and integration of these teachings into daily life as a lived path of awakening.
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