“In the gap between thoughts, non-conceptual wisdom continuously shines.” – Milarepa (1028-1111)

In this weekend retreat, we will rediscover the world through the vision and liberative songs of Milarepa, Tibet’s most famous wild yogi, renowned for his unconventional methods and for the single-minded intensity of his commitment to attain liberation in one lifetime. Join Liz and Camille as we bring the beauty, haunting power, and suggestive poetry of Milarepa’s songs of realization back into the present moment, showing how, no matter how much time has passed since he lived, Mila’s vision of enlightenment can continue to awaken us to the immediacy and presence of freedom in every moment. Not only will we explore some of Milarepa’s songs through reading and discussion, but also, we will take the insights and deep wisdom found in these songs into practice and into action. Our retreat will include periods of outdoor meditation (weather permitting) and other contemplative exercises through which we can discover for ourselves the original wisdom Mila knows so well.

 

 

Sep 24 – 27, 2021
Lama Liz Monson & Camille Hykes

This is the central location for paid retreat resources, recordings, and additional materials.
Please see the “Materials” tab above for additional materials (when provided by teachers)

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Retreat Recordings

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September 24, 2021

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Introduction – Milarepa’s Life, Theme of Rang Wang (Self-Empowerment) and Two Songs, Lama Liz Monson & Camille Hykes

 

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Song – Prayer of Solemn Commitment (extract from teaching), Lama Liz Monson

 

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September 25, 2021

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Guided Meditation – Being Present to What Is as It Is, Camille Hykes

 

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Teaching – Illusion of Separateness & the Early Life of Milarepa, Camille Hykes

 

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Movement Practice – Gesture of Awareness, Camille Hykes

 

 

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Teaching – Rang Wang and Reflections from ‘Six Words That Sum it All Up, Lama Liz Monson

 

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Instructions on Sky Gazing, Lama Liz Monson

 

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Breakout Group Instructions for Discussion on Sky Gazing, Lama Liz Monson

 

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Instructions on Exercise Combining Fire Gazing and Reading Milarepa’s Songs, Lama Liz Monson

 

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September 26, 2021

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Guided Meditation – Stillness, Rest Like a Mountain, Lama Liz Monson

 

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Teaching – Milarepa and the Qualities of a Vulture, Camille Hykes

 

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Teaching – Reflections on Fruition and the Four Kayas from ‘Six Words That Sum it All Up,’ Lama Liz Monson

 

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Questions and Answers, Lama Liz Monson & Camille Hykes

 

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Milarepa’s Mantra Teaching and Practice & Retreat Closing, Lama Liz Monson & Camille Hykes

 

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Milarepa’s Mantra Sung by Retreatants (extract from teaching)

 

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