Pönlop Tsangpa Tenzin Rinpoche will offer a teaching on the practice of shiné — literally “peaceful abiding,” also known as śamatha in Sanskrit — based on the texts of the Atri and Yethri Thasel traditions.
The Atri cycle, one of the major Dzogchen teachings of the Bön tradition, distinguishes between two forms of shiné meditation:
Tshänchä: focusing the mind on a substantial object,
Tshänmed: remaining in a stable meditative state without an object.
Pönlop Tsangpa Tenzin Rinpoche is the head teacher of the Bön Dialectics School at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Nepal. He is well loved by Western students for his enthusiasm and clarity, making profound subjects accessible and engaging.His visit to Paris is a source of great joy.
The teaching will be translated from Tibetan into English, and then from English into French. It is open to all participants, both beginners and long-time practitioners.
Additional Information
Daily Sessions (Indicative Schedule)
07:00 – 08:30: Sangchöd and Meditation
10:00 – 12:00: Teaching
12:00 – 12:30: Chutor Practice
15:00 – 17:00: Teaching
17:00 – 17:30: Surchöd Practice
20:00 – 21:15: Meditation and Chöd Practice
This schedule serves as a general reference. The morning (Sangchöd) and evening (Chöd) practice sessions may be adjusted or omitted when:
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the event is held entirely online;
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the retreat takes place off-site, i.e., outside of Shenten Dargye Ling;
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it is not summer, in the case of Chutor.
Recordings and translations
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Recordings
All sessions will be recorded. The link to access them will be included in the Zoom reminder email you receive before each session. -
Languages
Teaching is mostly in English; sometimes in Tibetan, then translated into English.-
French: translation always assured.
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Online: Translations are generally available in Spanish, Italian, and Russian. In rare cases, a language may be missing.
Important: If you require a specific translation, please contact us in advance to ensure that it will be available for this retreat.
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On-site participation
Before booking, please consult the following points:
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General information on pensions
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Practical information (prices, accommodation, meals)
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If you are staying or dining at the center, a €50 deposit is required upon registration (PayPal or bank transfer). Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of this deposit.
Online participation
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Price: €15 per teaching session.
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Payment: Payment by PayPal upon registration on Zoom.
If you can't use PayPal
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You can, if possible, use a loved one's PayPal account.
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However, please provide your own email address when registering to receive the Zoom link.
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Otherwise, contact us .
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We will send you the details for payment by bank transfer and will process your manual registration upon receipt of payment.
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Financial difficulties
If your current means do not allow you to pay the indicated rate, contact us : we will find a solution so that you can participate.