Ngawang Gelek Namgyal, also known as Sey Rinpoche, is the third lineage holder and great-grandson of Togdan Shakya Shri Rinpoche.

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1 Ngawang Gelek Namgyal, also known as Sey Rinpoche, is the third lineage holder and great-grandson of Togdan Shakya Shri Rinpoche. Togdan Shakya Shri ( ) was an accomplished master of the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions. He was recognized as one of the 25 accomplished disciples of Guru Padmasambhava. From H. E. Apho Rinpoche, Sey Rinpoche received the discourse on the complete teachings of Togdan Shakya Shri, which included Transmission of the Eighteen Texts of Chibri, the Mahamudra Practice of Kunga Tenzin, Twenty Two Anujna, Thirteen Deities of Akshobiya, Spontaneous Appearance of Chakrasambhava, the Extensive Vajra Yogini Empowerment, Six Buddha Family Empowerment, Kilaya, etc. Rinpoche continued to received empowerment & teachings from Khamtrul Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Thuksey Rinpoche, Adhey Rinpoche and Lopon Sonam Zangpo, a close student of Togdan Shakya Shri. From him, Rinpoche received teachings of Six Yoga of Naropa and various other Whispered Transmissions of Togdan Shakya Shri in Bhutan. At the end of Sey Rinpoche s training, Lopon Sonam Zangpo Lopon told Rinpoche: Now, you are the holder of all my transmissions. Now that you have heard them all, I will have no regret when I, an old man, die. 1 P a g e

2 SHAKYA SRI TRADITION SHINEY + LHATONG MEDITATION The teaching concerns two main stages of meditation: Level 1 Shiney Meditation A tranquility Meditation to calm the mind and improve concentration. Rather than taking us away from the elements of our lives, this meditation allows us to experience what we have in the present moment more fully. Using everything we encounter, including what we think and feel, as a way to deepen and expand our awareness. This expansion of awareness brings with it a stable feeling of peace and serenity that is not dependent on outer conditions. Level 2 - Lhatong Meditation A meditation that develops supreme insight. This meditation cuts through the deluded ideas we have that create suffering and allows for a flowering of wisdom. Once we have stabilized the mind in Shiney Meditation, attention can be directed to the workings of the mind and natural world. This experiential inquiry enables us to see how thoughts and emotions shape perception, how our misguided ideas create suffering and how our own basic nature is fundamentally good and pure. As a result of Lhatong Meditation, we will be able to see things as they truly are, rather than through the distorting lens of preconceived ideas and concepts. This insight into the nature of reality uproots the causes of suffering and puts us in touch with our own basic goodness. Note: Participant must be a qualified Shiney Meditation Practitioner, checked + approved by Sey Rinpoche before he / she is eligible to move on for Lhatong Meditation Instructions from Sey Rinpoche. 2 P a g e

3 VENUE Bodhi Heart Sanctuary 677-G, Jalan Mt Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: / GPS: , Website: FEE PER PARTICIPANT Fee: RM / person for 4 Days 3 Nights accommodation inclusive of meals Registration: Please submit your registration form and pay organizers in full the fees (RM ) latest by Wednesday 20 August 2014 to secure your place in the Retreat. Accommodation: Dorm arrangement separate for male and female with 2 inch single mattress. Note: The fee is not refundable but substitute participant are allowed pending Rinpoche s approval. All extra funds upon deduction of overheads will be donated towards Sey Rinpoche s Pangi Project. MEALS Only vegetarian meals are provided. Meal for Day1: Lunch & Dinner Day2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day4: Breakfast & Lunch outside (to be advised) Note: Please inform the organizer if you need special dietary requirements. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION The retreat will be conducted in English. There will be no translation into Chinese language. 3 P a g e

4 PREPARATION Pre-retreat No preparation is required before the retreat. COMMITMENT During the Retreat Participants are required:- 1. Must attend the full 4 days of the Retreat. 2. To adhere to the retreat schedule and be punctual for every group session. 3. To maintain Noble Silence and practice mindfulness at all times. 4. Must be Vegetarian throughout the Retreat. 5. No one is allowed to sneak out during the 4 days of the Retreat. COMMITMENT Post-retreat Participants are required:- 1. To be mindful and constantly be aware of one s thoughts. 2. To practice as regular as possible. AGE LIMIT Participants must be above 16 years old. MEDICAL REQUIREMENT Please inform the organizer if you have special medical requirements. THINGS TO BRING 1. Loose comfortable clothing Suggest to bring along either a light jacket or shawl. 2. Personal sitting / meditation cushion (Bodhi Heart do provide cushion) 3. Any medication that you may need. 4. Drinking bottle as water dispenser is available. 5. Note book + pen / pencil. 6. Participants can bring food offering for the Tsok Puja at the end of the retreat. 7. Katha scarf for offering to Rinpoche. 4 P a g e

5 8. Bring own towel, blanket(optional) and bed sheet(optional) as Bodhi Heart only provide 2 inch single mattress. 9. Mosquito repellent (optional). 10. Bring own tea/ coffee or snacks for breaks. NOTE 1. Participants are advised to leave valuables at home. 2. Car pool is advisable. Please inform organizer if you wish to offer car pool or need car pool as well. (We will help coordinating but no promise you will get good matching). 5 P a g e

6 H.H TOGDAN SHAKYA SHRI MIND TREASURE SHINEY/ LHATONG MEDITATION RETREAT PROGRAMS AT BODHI HEART, PENANG Friday 29 Aug :00 10:00 Check-in 10:00 12:00 Instructions by Rinpoche and Q&A on instructions before practice 12:00 14:00 Lunch & Rest 14:00 16:00 Meditation Practice - Level 1 Interview on previous Practitioners by Rinpoche Meditation Practice Level 2 for qualify Practitioners 16:00 16:30 30 minutes break 16:30 18:30 Meditation Practice 18:30 20:00 Dinner 20:00 21:30 Short discourse and Q&A 21:30 Lights out Saturday 30 Aug :30 Wake-up 07:00 08:00 Morning exercise 08:00 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 10:00 Meditation Practice and Q&A (Level 1) Meditation Practice (Level 2) 10:00 10:30 30 minutes break 10:30 12:00 Meditation Practice (Level 1) Meditation Practice and Q&A (Level 2) 12:00 14:00 Lunch & Rest 14:00 16:00 Meditation Practice 16:00 16:30 30 minutes break 16:30 18:30 Meditation Practice /Individual consultation with Rinpoche on practice 18:30 20:00 Dinner 20:00 21:30 Short discourse and Q&A 21:30 Lights out 6 P a g e

7 Sunday 31 Aug :30 Wake-up 07:00 08:00 Morning exercise 08:00 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 10:00 Meditation Practice and Q&A (Leve 1) Meditation Practice (Level 2) 10:00 10:30 30 minutes break 10:30 12:00 Meditation Practice (Level 1) Meditation Practice and Q&A (Level 2) 12:00 14:00 Lunch & Rest 14:00 16:00 Meditation Practice /Individual consultation with Rinpoche on practice 16:00 16:30 30 minutes break 16:30 18:30 Meditation Practice /Individual consultation with Rinpoche on practice 18:30 20:00 Dinner 20:00 21:30 Sharing and Q&A 21:30 Lights out Monday 1 Sep :30 Wake-up 07:00 08:00 Morning exercise 08:00 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 11:30 Tsok Puja Dedication Rinpoche s Instructions for enhancement in further practice End of Retreat 11:30 12:00 Check-out 12:00 14:00 Lunch outside (to be advised) 14:00 Drive home safely 7 P a g e