The four Chokzhag by Mipham Rinpoche…. a pithy trekchö teaching on the four aspects of how to rest in meditation, translated as the Four Placements or, better as the Four Aspects of Leaving As It Is. 

Friday, November 22, 7-9 pm

Saturday, November 23, 9 am to noon & 2 to 5 pm

Sunday, November 24, 9 am to noon

Since there are four Chokshag we will do one at each session. 

This program is open to all who have received pointing out the nature of mind instructions iin the mahamudra or dzogchen tradition from a recognized vajrayana lineage holder.

This is a hybrid program…. on Ocean as well as in person at HSC.

Gerardo Abboud was born in 1945 in Argentina. In 1969 he graduated as Engineer at the University of Buenos Aires. In 1971 he traveled to India and Nepal and stayed there until 1985, studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism. He has been translating from Tibetan to English and Spanish for many lamas, specifically serving as main interpreter to Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche from 2000 to 2015, and to His Holiness Dalai Lama since 1992 during his visits to Latin America. He is the head and resident teacher of the Dongyuling Drukpa Kagyu Center in Argentina, established in 1986, alternating this with his teaching events in Mexico, USA, and Europe.

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This event takes place at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, an inclusive and accessible community space. You can find other public and introductory events here.

The Halifax Shambhala Centre maintains a SCENT-FREE environment.  Please DO NOT wear or use any scented products.  Many of us are highly allergic.

Please note that open beverage containers (glasses, cups etc) are not allowed in the shrine rooms. You might want to bring your water bottle and/or travel mug.  No single-use plastic bottles, please.

Parking in the area of the Centre is very restricted on weekdays.  Please plan to make alternate transport arrangements.