Weekend Mini-Retreats: ACI Courses at Diamond Mountain

Diamond Mountain University and Retreat Center is now beginning an all-new complete series of live teachings of the 18 Asian Classics Institute courses translated and composed by Geshe Michael Roach from his monastic education in ancient scriptures. These 18 courses together form a powerful foundation of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, having been distilled by a great master. Geshe Michael Roach condensed the essence of his 25-year education in the Buddhist monastery into this stunning 18-course progression from basics to the highest concepts of compassion, wisdom, logic and interpretation. Don't miss this extraordinary new opportunity to receive the entire 18-course series from experienced Diamond Mountain teachers live and in-person, in the Diamond Mountain temple.

ACI Course 3: Applied Meditation: February 16-19

Want to go deep?   Learn how to take Yourself there.

Get Your Course 3 done in 4 days!   From Thursday February 16 through Sunday February 19, Orit and Scott Vacek will present the entire 10-class course of this exquisite instruction on how to meditate. 

This is a beautifully designed presentation by Geshe Michael Roach of everything You need to know to practice meditation effectively, based upon The Stages of Meditation (Bhavana Krama) by Master Kamalashila (750 AD), and presentations by Je Tsongkapa and Pabongka Rinpoche.

You will learn: The five parts of meditation, The Six Preliminaries, The Seven Ingredients, The Eight-Point posture of Vairochana, The Six conditions of the environment, The Five Problems and Eight Corrections, The Nine Stages of Meditation, The three kinds of meditation and the most powerful objects for meditation.   Don’t miss this chance to get the entire course finished!  

The ACI series of classes is an extraordinary teaching and presents a rare chance to learn the classics of ancient scripture for a time-proven and powerful spiritual practice.

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Schedule:

Thursday Night February 16
7 to 9pm Class 1
 
Friday, February 17
1-3pm Class 2
4-6pm Class 3
6-7pm Dinner Break 
7-8pm Class 4
 
Saturday, February 18
1-3pm Class 5
4-6pm Class 6
6-7pm Dinner Break 
7-8pm Class 7
 
Sunday, February 19
12-1:30pm Class 8
2-3:30pm Class 9
3:30-4:30pm Snack Break 
4:30-6pm Class 10
 
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Orit and Scott Vacek have studied closely with Geshe Michael Roach since 2005 and travel internationally to teach philosophy and consult individuals and businesses on methods for success and happiness.
 
It is not required to attend all classes, although we highly recommend it.   Please indicate in Your registration if You wish to drop in.
 
You can click here to download course materials for printing, so that You can take notes and do homework.   Also, it is possible to open the PDF files in “Preview” software and take notes directly in the PDFs.
 
E-mail scott.vacek@diamondmountain.org with questions or call (520) 260-9090
 
 
We hope to see You here!