Dynamic lecturer, progressive scholar, and one of the most prolific writers and translators of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, B. Alan Wallace, Ph.D., continually seeks innovative ways to integrate Buddhist contemplative practices with Western science to advance the study of the mind.

Dr. Wallace, a scholar and practitioner of Buddhism since 1970, has taught Buddhist theory and meditation throughout Europe and America since 1976. Having devoted fourteen years to training as a Tibetan Buddhist monk, ordained by H. H. the Dalai Lama, he went on to earn an undergraduate degree in physics and the philosophy of science at Amherst College and a doctorate in religious studies at Stanford.

With his unique background, Alan brings deep experience and applied skills to the challenge of integrating traditional Indo-Tibetan Buddhism with the modern world.

Retreat Topic: Mindfulness
A central message of the Buddha’s teachings is that the mind is purified of its afflictions through the integrated cultivation of meditative quiescence (shamatha) and contemplative insight (vipashyana). During this seminar, we will focus on the four applications of mindfulness, which form the foundation of Buddhist insight practice. These include mindfulness of the body, feelings, mental states, and mental objects. As we investigate the nature of these features of our existence, we will probe the very nature of human identity and the possibility of freedom. A central theme will be the cultivation of pure mindfulness, in which we will increasingly distinguish between phenomena presented to our senses and the conceptual projections that we impose on reality. The seminar will consist of lectures, guided meditations, and discussions led by Alan Wallace.

Schedule & Fees

Friday. Jan. 26 7:30 pm Introductory lecture
Saturday, Jan 27, 9 am - 5pm Retreat
Sunday, Jan. 28, 1:30 - 5:00 pm Retreat

Residential Retreat (all teachings) $135 in advance or $155 at the door.  Includes two nights stay at the Rime Center with two meals per day.

Non-residential Retreat (all teachings)  $120 in advance or $140 at the door.  No meals are includes. 

To register for this event, download a registration form at: www.rimecenter.org.
 
Please Note: This retreat, like all Dharma teachings, are available to everyone - regardless of ability to pay.  We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships.  We also have work/study positions available, as well as deferred payment programs.  All forms are on the literature table at the Rime Center and need to be submitted in advance. 

For more information, visit www.rimecenter.org