​"Turning the Mind's Eye Inward": Meditation with Right View

DATE & TIME DETAILS
Check in: Friday, May 3rd, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
End time: Saturday, May 11th, 1:00 PM

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS RETREAT:
• Already received basic meditation instruction
• Established a daily personal practice
• Previously attended at least one two-day retreat

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SLIDING SCALE
Base – $800.00
Sustainer – $1,150.00
Benefactor – $1,500.00

Event Description
This retreat will cover all major Chan methods of meditation. It will apply classical Right View to these methods to make the methods more effective. The ancient Chan Masters have stated that for one to practice Chan they must have a “true and proper understanding.”

Right View is an exploration into how Mind works. Thus the participants will be instructed into how to "turn the Mind's eye inward" to utilize Buddha Mind perception applied to their methods.

Gilbert presents this instruction in a manner that is beneficial to all levels of practitioners from novice to advanced practitioners.  He has used this training in many venues worldwide to successfully advance the practice of practitioners.  Many practitioners have shown great progress in not only their mediation but  doctrinal understanding.

Pricing
This event is priced on a sliding scale. Please consider your registration as a moment to practice generosity by paying at the highest rate that you can afford. Your generosity supports Dharma Drum Retreat Center, staff, your fellow practitioners, and our continued efforts to help people to learn and grow. Any amount paid above the Base rate is a tax-deductible donation to DDRC. Please contact us if you need the tax receipt.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

 
Chartered Shuttle
We are happy to offer a chartered shuttle service from Manhattan Penn Station to our center, provided we have enough interested participants. The fee for the shuttle service is $75 for one way and $150 for a round trip per person.

The shuttle will depart from Manhattan Penn Station at 2:00 pm on the start day of the retreat, taking you directly to our center. On the end day of the retreat, the return shuttle will depart from our center at 1:30 pm, heading back to Manhattan Penn Station.

If you wish to avail of the shuttle service, please remember to check the item during registration.

Teacher
Gilbert Gutierrez

Gilbert Gutierrez has over thirty-nine years of meditation experience, which includes his study of various martial arts as well as Chi Gong. In 2002, he received Dharma Transmission from Chan Master Sheng Yen, making him the only western lineage holder currently residing in the United States. He conducts retreats and lectures throughout North America.

His home base is in Southern California and he lectures regularly at the Los Angeles DDMBA chapter and with his own Riverside Chan Meditation Group in California. Gilbert teaches in a classical Chan style which inspires his students to investigate Chan through diligent practice.

CONTACT
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The event may be subject to change. Please visit Dharma Drum Retreat Center's website for the latest information.