Ina Bieler will be translating
Here are a couple requests for those of you planning to attend the Achi retreat at the end of the month.
The first is from Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and Drupon Thinley Ninpo Rinpoche:
People will be allowed to come and go from the retreat center, but if would be more beneficial for everyone to remain at the retreat center for this drubchung; not only will this retreat be beneficial for individuals participating, but it will be beneficial to our sangha, our community and all living beings; therefore the more people who remain and participate as much as possible, the better.
The second request is from Diane and myself:
A number of people had spoken with Rinpoche or Diane requesting their desire that we hold an Achi retreat. Now that it is set and we have the added blessing of the guidance of two of the most important and highly realized Drupons in our lineage, we want to insure that it will come together in a way that will provide the most benefit to everyone.
As we will have a limited number of rooms available for this retreat, please register as soon as possible rather than waiting. This would be of immense help! Not having attendance details settled until the last minute, puts a big strain on our very limited resources and our volunteer help. Thanks for your understanding and your participation.
As a reminder, questions can be answered through this email or by calling me at 312.933.6824.
billpope.enteract@rcn.com
August 29, 30 and 31
Complete Achi Choyki Drolma empowerment on Friday night beginning at 7:15PM
Teaching by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee on Saturday morning
Teaching by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo on Sunday morning
Full Achi Choyki Drolma Smoke Puja Offering and Tsok at the close of the drubchung on Sunday afternoon.
We will open and close the practice as advised by the Rinpoches and will keep the mantra going round the clock until we close the practice final on Sunday.
A "drubchung" is a less intense version of a full "drubchen". Some practitioners will always will be engaged in keeping the mantra going when we are not in teaching and practice. The Rinpoches will allow people to come and go from the retreat as long as they are there when the empowerment is given on Friday night, or have already had the full empowerment.
Requested donation is $150 for the weekend (whether you stay over or commute), and $75 for any single days' attendance. It will be possible to arrange for making a donation on a sliding scale. We just ask that you make the arrangement before the retreat.
Texts will be included for the full donation.
CABRINI RETREAT CENTER
9430 Golf Road, Des Plaines Illinois 60016
Cabrini Retreat Center is located in Des Plaines, Illinois, 7.8 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and 20 miles northwest of the heart of Chicago.
www.cabrinicenter.org
The rooms are all private rooms, air-conditioned and carpeted with a sink and desk/chair.
Bathrooms are dormitory style.
Lovely grounds are available for walking outdoors and a pool will be available round the clock for swimming and relaxation (?!)
Check-in time will be 2PM on Friday August 29, 2008
Dinner on Friday can be brought in by each retreatant or we will order in for pizza after the empowerment.
These are the ONLY options available with the room fee included:
Rate #1: $168.50 per person for 2 overnights and 5 meals.
Rate #2: $143.50 for 2 overnights and 3 meals.
Reservations can be held by sending a check for $150 to:
CRSS c/o Bill Pope
1150 West Oakdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
