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The
packed temple told the story-- following
a wonderful public talk by the
Khenpos on Thursday night, a
record number of registrants from all over the country converged
in TN for Summer Retreat '04.
At
Padma Gochen Ling, our temple and retreat center near Monterey,
TN, students were treated to a rare and special teaching on
one the central female figures in Tibetan Buddhism, Yeshe
Tsogyal. Divine feminine energy coursed through the grounds
as the Khenpos taught us the history and symbolism of the
holy consort of Guru Padmasambhava.
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While
much of the retreat schedule entailed teachings or prayer
with the Khenpos, there was some free time to catch up with
friends. Many a story was shared around the center, especially
at the new sangha house, which has now reached the last stage
reach of completion. And 27 people
declared themselves on the Buddhist path-- the second most
ever.
Retreat
'04 also saw a great student of the Khenpos, Rita
Frizzell, pass the coordinator's torch (actually computer,
Dharma books, and records) to Dolly Carlisle. A deep bow to
Rita for all her hard work!
La
Jhalo!
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