Introduction to Bon

Introduction to Bön Course
Thursdays 9/24-11/19/20 6:30-7:30pm
9 Session Class
$135 ($15/session) - Community
$180 ($20/session) - Sustainer
$225 ($25/session) - Supporter

Full Course Schedule:

September 24 & October 1, 2020 Topic
1. & 2. Realizing the Nature of the Impermanence 
October 8, 2020 Topic
3. The karmic law of cause and effect
October 15, 2020 Topic
4. The practice of confession 
October 22, 2020 Topic
5. Generating the Mind of Enlightenment
October 29, 2020 Topic
6. Connecting with the Lama
November 5, 2020 Topic
7. Sidpe Gyalmo healing waters group practices
November 12, 2020 Topic
8. The Long Life Practice of Tsewang Rigdzin
November 19, 2020 Topic
9. The Explanation of the Four Line Dedication Aspiration Prayer 
“ Smiling Open Lotus Light”

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Geshe Lungtok Tenzin Gelek practices and teaches Bon Religious Tradition. Geshe la has spent most of his life at Menri Monastery, since 7 years of age, learning the Bon tradition. HH 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche taught Geshe la how to chant according to the Menri tradition. Geshe la was appointed to the high position of Chant Master or Tsok Chen Um Zed, to lead all the Menri monks proper tone and pronunciation. He held the position for 3 years. HH 33rd Menri Trizin Rinpoche also taught him Cham – the secret dance, and held the position of Dance Master for 6 years. HE Yongdzin Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche taught Geshe la the Bon Scriptures of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. Geshe la would memorize all root text of these scriptures. He also learned poetry, astrology, astronomy, Tibetan medicine, and methods for constructing mandalas and stupas. Geshe la taught Bon Mool Shastra (Bon root texts of Zhang-zhung) to students at Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, India for 14 years. Geshe la is dedicated to teaching and supporting the scriptures to all who are interested.

Introduction to Geshe Tenzin Gelek and Overview of the Bön Teaching (via zoom)
Thursday 9/10/20 6:30-7:30pm
This is a donation only event to introduce Geshe Tenzin Gelek and introduce an overview of the material in the upcoming course

Introduction to Geshe Tenzin Gelek and Overview of Bön Practice & Ritual
Thursday 9/17/20 6:30-7:30pm
IThis is a donation only event to introduce Geshe Tenzin Gelek and introduce an overview of the practices and rituals in the upcoming course

9 Session Class
$135 ($15/session) - Community
$180 ($20/session) - Sustainer
$225 ($25/session) - Supporter

It is the mission of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to provide balanced financial accessibility to our services. We believe that what we offer should be for everyone. We offer a 3-tiered, self-selecting pricing system for events and scholarships for our professional trainings classes. 

"Sustainer" prices are general admission pricing, maintaining the center’s ability to meet costs for holding an event. 

"Community" pricing is for those with limited income and access to resources. 

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