There will be a few more emails to come as we got closer to the teaching event date. Please bear with us.
The teaching Khenchen will give is from a text of his own creation.
Allow me to say that again. The teaching Khenchen will give is from texts of his own creation. Unbelievable.
"Permissions and Prohibitions: Their Mode of Abiding" has just been completed along with the Guru Yoga practice this month. This will be an extremely auspicious occasion for all of us and for all of Chicagoland as it will be the first teaching from this text by it's creator. Brand new texts from a true Master of the Dharma. If that doesn't do it for you, I don't know what will.
We also now have a venue. Diane beat her brains out trying to get this sorted out. Thanks Diane! I think this will work out very well for Chicagoans, friends driving down from Wisconsin and friends flying in from out of state. Very accessible, lots of space, places to eat and minimal travel for Khenchen from the center.
Now I can invite you to call or email any questions, because we have answers.
Tashi delek,
Bill Pope
Khenchen Rinpoche Teaching Event
November 29 - 30th, 2008
Venue:
Chicago Marriott O'Hare
8535 West Higgins Road
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Phone: 1-773-693-4444
Toll-free: 1-866-614-8407
On site restaurant and see the Marriott website other local eating establishments
Mass Transit available - see Marriott website for further details
See attached PDF for driving directions from various locations
From the CRSS Center:
Start out going EAST on W CULLOM AVE toward N LOCKWOOD AVE.
Turn LEFT onto N LOCKWOOD AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto W SUNNYSIDE AVE.
Turn LEFT onto N MILWAUKEE AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto W LAWRENCE AVE.
Merge onto I-90 W/KENNEDY EXPY W via the ramp on the LEFT.
Take EXIT 79B toward NORTH CUMBERLAND AVE.
Turn LEFT onto HIGGINS RD/IL-72/W HIGGINS RD.
End at 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631
Total Time: 11 minutes Total Distance: 6.02 miles
Hours for Saturday and Sunday:
9AM to 12PM with tea break mid-morning
12PM to 2PM Lunch
2PM to 5PM with tea break mid-afternoon
Suggested Donation:
$100 for the weekend
$50 per day
$5.00 for the text
Drupon Rinchen Dorjee will be present
Translator: Tracy Howard
Practitioners,
Now. Here's the rough one.
In the past, it has been okay--not encouraged--but okay if Drupon was asked first, for people to drop by the center when we have visiting Lamas. This will NOT be allowed at all during Khenchen Rinpoche's time in Chicago.
Due to Rinpoche's health issues, of which everyone is aware, there will be no interviews during this visit, or any casual drop-bys. No one should phone Drupon and ask him if it's okay...it is not, and he has asked that no one put him on the spot and make it difficult for him to have to say no. So PLEASE, do not phone Drupon and ask.
Anyone who just stops by, will not be allowed to come in and stay, or see Khenchen, unless Khenchen has personally requested that person to come visit with him, and if this is the case, preparations will be made according to Khenchen's wishes.
If anyone wants to drop at the door an offering of anything for him, they may phone John first and see if John is there to take the offering and leave it for Khenchen. We are blessed to have Rinpoche here to give us the first teaching on this very auspicious text, and we are responsible for his comfort and health while he is here.
This is not to be difficult or keep anyone from the precious Lama. Please be assured, this applies the same sangha-wide, no exemptions.
Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Bill Pope
Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha
