The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience.

The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination.

By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings.

The retreat is taking place at Namgyal Choling Gompa and Crystal Mountain Society on Galiano Island, BC, Canada.

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience.

The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination.

By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings.

The retreat is taking place at Namgyal Choling Gompa and Crystal Mountain Society on Galiano Island, BC, Canada.

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience.

The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination.

By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings.

The retreat is taking place at Namgyal Choling Gompa and Crystal Mountain Society on Galiano Island, BC, Canada.

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience.

The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination.

By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings.

The retreat is taking place at Namgyal Choling Gompa and Crystal Mountain Society on Galiano Island, BC, Canada.

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019:

In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind.

In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding:

- A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings.

- Discerning what is wholesome and what is unwholesome to know what to adopt and what to discard.

- Studying and hearing the complete view of freedom. Refining and clarifying what we are looking for, why we are meditating and studying and what cause and conditions are gathered to reach awakening.

- Refining our intent by seeing the results of our actions done with our body, speech and the mind. Seeing that everything during the day is a manifestation of cause and effect (karma/vipaka).

- Necessities, similarities and differences in the path of purification and view of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Buddhist tantric meditations) vehicles.

- Orientation to the Vajrasattva meditation and Preliminary Liberating Instructions of the Drikung Dzogchen lineage.

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019:

In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind.

In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding:

- A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings.

- Discerning what is wholesome and what is unwholesome to know what to adopt and what to discard.

- Studying and hearing the complete view of freedom. Refining and clarifying what we are looking for, why we are meditating and studying and what cause and conditions are gathered to reach awakening.

- Refining our intent by seeing the results of our actions done with our body, speech and the mind. Seeing that everything during the day is a manifestation of cause and effect (karma/vipaka).

- Necessities, similarities and differences in the path of purification and view of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Buddhist tantric meditations) vehicles.

- Orientation to the Vajrasattva meditation and Preliminary Liberating Instructions of the Drikung Dzogchen lineage.

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019:

In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind.

In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding:

- A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings.

- Discerning what is wholesome and what is unwholesome to know what to adopt and what to discard.

- Studying and hearing the complete view of freedom. Refining and clarifying what we are looking for, why we are meditating and studying and what cause and conditions are gathered to reach awakening.

- Refining our intent by seeing the results of our actions done with our body, speech and the mind. Seeing that everything during the day is a manifestation of cause and effect (karma/vipaka).

- Necessities, similarities and differences in the path of purification and view of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Buddhist tantric meditations) vehicles.

- Orientation to the Vajrasattva meditation and Preliminary Liberating Instructions of the Drikung Dzogchen lineage.

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019:

In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind.

In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding:

- A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings.

- Discerning what is wholesome and what is unwholesome to know what to adopt and what to discard.

- Studying and hearing the complete view of freedom. Refining and clarifying what we are looking for, why we are meditating and studying and what cause and conditions are gathered to reach awakening.

- Refining our intent by seeing the results of our actions done with our body, speech and the mind. Seeing that everything during the day is a manifestation of cause and effect (karma/vipaka).

- Necessities, similarities and differences in the path of purification and view of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Buddhist tantric meditations) vehicles.

- Orientation to the Vajrasattva meditation and Preliminary Liberating Instructions of the Drikung Dzogchen lineage.

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019:

In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind.

In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding:

- A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings.

- Discerning what is wholesome and what is unwholesome to know what to adopt and what to discard.

- Studying and hearing the complete view of freedom. Refining and clarifying what we are looking for, why we are meditating and studying and what cause and conditions are gathered to reach awakening.

- Refining our intent by seeing the results of our actions done with our body, speech and the mind. Seeing that everything during the day is a manifestation of cause and effect (karma/vipaka).

- Necessities, similarities and differences in the path of purification and view of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Buddhist tantric meditations) vehicles.

- Orientation to the Vajrasattva meditation and Preliminary Liberating Instructions of the Drikung Dzogchen lineage.

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