Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen Base Studies

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Public Talk on October 15th see flyer below

See August post for more information:

http://bajagar.blogspot.com/2015/08/santi-maha-sangha-retreat-info.html

The Precious Vase

Public Talk Oct 15th

Santi Maha Sangha Retreat Info

Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen Retreat​

 

​Information and ​

Schedule

October 16-18th 2015

To register: www.tsegyalgarwest.org

Please plan to arrive on Friday afternoon. Airport shuttle ride is available from the airport for $25 USD. For carpooling in Baja let our Secretary know and we will do our best ​to connect you with a ride-share.

Rushan and Semzin meditation practices will be part of the Sessions and the beautiful ecology of the area will give much opportunity for discovery. Yantra yoga practice will be available in the morning and a practice in the evening according to the interest.

The retreat will end Sunday evening the 18th at 5:30 pm for the final session, but those who wish to stay Sunday evening are welcome to stay overnight at no additional charge. Those who wish to contiune to stay on after the retreat are welcome, please check with gecko manager or Secretary for costs.

The Gar can be variable weather so bring hot and cool weather clothes, cushions for practice, sturdy shoes for hiking, swimming suit for the arroyo, sunscreen, repellant and camping gear if staying at the campgrounds.

Our Casitas are either private or shared and bunk style as well. Your choice of accommodation is available on the registration page. Food/accommodation costs are separate from the retreat fee.

​Cost of Retreat:

Suggested donation for the Seminar: 
Members  $30 USD/day (500 pesos) 

Non members  $50 USD/day (800 pesos).

For work study discounts contact: tsegyalgarwestsecretary @Gmail.com

Accommodations - Various casita and camping options.
Food costs ($25 USD/day or 300 pesos) 
Registration forms can be found on the on the TW website.

General Schedule:

Friday, October 16

Register and settle in from 2pm to 5pm

Dinner 6 to 6:45 pm

​7​ - 9pm Teachings (Gompa area) 

Saturday, October 17

8 am Yantra Yoga (​Optional)

9 am Breakfast and clean up

10-12 pm Teachings and Practice

Lunch/clean up and free time

4-6 pm Teachings and Practice

7 pm ~ Dinner and clean up

8 pm  Optional (Khaita, Vajra dance, Tun​ or bonfire)

Sunday, October 18

8 am Yantra Yoga (​Optional)

9 am Breakfast and clean up

10-12 pm Teachings and Practice

Lunch/clean up and free time

​3:30-5:30​ pm Teachings & Practice - End of Retreat​

​6:30​ pm ~ Final ​Dinner and clean up  

​7:30​ pm Optional (Khaita, Vajra dance, Tun​ or bonfire)

Monday, October 19

8 am  Yantra Yoga (Optional in Gompa area)

9 am Breakfast and clean up​, and departure​
  

For questions please contact Secretary

Looking forward to this special time together at the beautiful 'Los Naranjos'  Gar of Tsegyalgar West!

All best,

The Gakyil of Tsegyalgar West

MIRROR Article about Tsegyalgar West

Melong.com

MIRROR 2015 #128 

TW Article by Laurie Pearce Bauer

Tsegyalgar West retreat land, historically called ‘Ranchos de Los Naranjos’ by the local community, is comprised of 3,000 acres of unique tropical desert in the mountains of Baja Sur, close to beaches on the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific.  It has several springs, a huge arroyo with perpetual pools, giant white fig trees, many native palm trees, cacti and grand vistas. The land has its own feeling and vast mystery.

Norbu Rinpoche, when first walking the natural areas of this property in 2004, looked intently at the land. He especially loved the granite ridges and rocks formations along the way to the valleys. He remarked several times at the similarity to Derghe in Eastern Tibet in some respects and of the ‘Beyuls’, historically known to be valleys that are hidden from people with ordinary vision. The recognition of a Beyul in this context is more of a call to participation than it is one of speculation.

The Tibetan tradition of ‘Beyul’ hidden valleys is generally traced back to Guru Padmasambhava, but have a more pragmatic base than just legendary. Today, in central Khams-Derghe, called by some the ‘Dzogchen Holy Land’, you will find what is perhaps Tibet’s cultural and Buddhist center.

Near the mountainous region of this area are located about a thousand natural caves still populated by practitioners of various disciplines. It is said many secret yogis achieved realization at the Beyul Jong caves. Beyul places, at their core, have always been about the life of a Community – whether it be Mahasiddhas or simple mountain people – where even the earth itself participates.

So while history and imagination regale us, we also must be aware that there is a development possible, not just in the individual, but also more importantly in the Community as a whole, at the land of Los Naranjos.

The worldwide Dzogchen Community ultimately shares in what we do with that. As the world progresses in many directions, we as practitioners have a responsibility for the continuation of the Dzogchen Teachings we have received.

The Baja Sur retreat land definitely holds a place for our future, ready for accomplishment. Fast forward over a decade of dedicated efforts of a small group of members holding the torch for magnificent possibility of this natural, verdant wilderness, welcoming practitioners to live within its sanctuary and flourish.

Tsegyalgar West is the largest Gar ‘landwise’ but with the smallest population of people living here; it’s amazing to have gotten this far. Usually the Community exists first before securing retreat land, but this land was given as an extraordinary donation to Rinpoche and the Dzogchen Community has followed his lead. We need everyone’s help to grow this retreat center, to come practice, to support and benefit from this refuge jewel in the natural wilderness at Baja California Sur.

2105 Update  There is now a large new Gonpa with sliding panels to the outdoors, a Vajra Dance Hall, efficient Kitchen and open-air Dining hall. Casita houses are available to rent for short or longer retreats for groups and for individuals. Campgrounds have been created and native tropical/desert gardens surround all common areas. The Community in nearby Baja area offers a wide variety of programs for all. Yantra Yoga and Vajra Dance are ongoing at the Gar and in the local towns. Dzogchen teachers offer retreats every winter at the Gar.

This coming winter season:

Several Santi Maha Sangha (base level) retreats

Mandarava Retreat  Christmas/New Years Holiday

Permaculture Workshops on the Land

Dream Yoga Retreat in Feb 2016
Yantra Yoga and Vajra Dance (Intro and Advanced)

Schedule: http://bajagar.blogspot.com/2015/07/201516-tentative-schedule_26.html

We encourage you to make a gift, large or small, to support the new development phase about to begin. It is a place for ongoing ecological living, restoration and education; a place to be with other practitioners and live in health and well being in nature; a place where organic vegetables and fruits are abundant, a place enriched by the many talents of Community members. Come and join us in person, so that this Gar’s infrastructure develops – a place to relax and regenerate one’s natural state, unfettered by the modern world.  This unique resource for the International Community is a sanctuary to preserve and ensure the Dzogchen tradition flourishes in the experience of all those it touches.

For more information
Visit: Tsegyalgarwest.org 
and
Http://bajagar.blogspot.mx

Please help us repair and renovate after Hurricane Odile :

Donate: Tsegyalgarwest.org

We Need Your Support!

TSW is in crisis and needs to get the basics running for self-sustenance, mainly Solar BATTERIES and HOT WATER. 

There are other things it's important for people to know 

- we need everyones help to repair and renovate the 

VERY BASICS for this next season.

PLEASE DONATE HERE:

http://tiny.cc/TW2015

2015/16 Tentative Schedule

Tsegyalgar West 

Upcoming Retreat Programs

October 16 to 18th, 2015

Intro to SMS Base Level 

with Steven Landsberg  

Intro to the Base of Dzogchen.  Includes practices of Semzin and Rushen Practice. There will be time for Yantra Yoga & Vajra Dance.

November 7 & 8th  

Yantra Yoga Open House & Retreat 

With Josefina Robles  

Yantra Yoga Instruction

Also time for some Khaita & Vajra Dance 

November 20-22nd, 2015

Permaculture & Natural Eco-cultures Seminar

Weekend workshop with Jose Avina

November, January and March- combine with Yantra, Yoga, Vajra Dance & Tun

December 17-21, 2015 

SMS Training Base Level & Mahayoga Retreat with  Jim Valby  The Base of Dzogchen

December 27 to 2nd January, 2016 

Nina Robinson- Mandarava Retreat
A long life and revitalizing practice

People can arrive on the 26th

January 22-24th, 2016 

Weekend permaculture workshop with Jose Avina

Time for Yantra Yoga, Dance and Tun

February 26-28th, 2016 

Dream Yoga and Practice of Clear Light Retreat

(Proceeds to go to Dzamling Gar house fundraising project)
Micheal Katz

March 25 to 27th, 2016

Natural & Regenerative Farming Seminar

Permaculture Weekend workshop with Jose Avina

Combine with other practices

October/November 2016

Constantino Albini 

Guru Yoga retreat with SMS study/practice

Tsegyalgar West

Karma Yoga and Practice Weekend 
August 1 and 2nd, 2015

Come up Friday to get settled in, if possible. Please join us in preparing the Gar for hurricane season and participate in marvelous practice together.

We need extra shovels and tools, food to share, bring work clothes, sturdy shoes, practice books, flashlights... all to be comfortable! Donations of any building materials you can bring are great!

Saturday

7:30 am Practice of Ozer Chenma, followed by karmayoga

9:30 am breakfast

11am Practice of Tara, followed by karmayoga

2pm Lunch

4pm Vajra Dance, followed by karmayoga

7pm Dinner

In the evening, some collective practice

Sunday

7:30 am Practice of Sang, followed by karmayoga

9:30 am breakfast

11am Practice of Tara, followed by karmayoga

2pm Lunch

4pm Vajra Dance, followed by karmayoga

7pm Dinner

In the evening, some collective practice

Transportation:

People with a car please let our Geckos know how many free places you may have to bring people with you. Also say when and where you are leaving. Please register to let our Geckos know you are coming:

Martin: erhi@ceznam.cz 
or Gaby: gpvitrales@gmail.com

The Wisdom of Compassion: TW Nature Reserve Capitol Campaign

The Wisdom of Compassion:

TW Nature Reserve Capitol Campaign

TSW is in crisis and needs to get the basics running for self-sustenance, mainly Solar BATTERIES and HOT WATER. There are other things it's important for people to know - we need everyones help to repair and renovate the VERY BASICS for this next season.

The Tsegylagar West, Los Naranjos retreat center in Baja Ca Sur needs your support to complete repairs and renovate its infrastructure from last year's damage from Hurricane Odile. We have made progress with a new roof structure for the meeting hall, but still need support to replace solar batteries, hot water heaters in casitas, etc. This funding is very important to keep the beautiful and peaceful center maintained for renting to groups, as that is an important source of income to maintain it well. Please give to the Capitol Campaign and we will give back in a program to acknowledgement of your gift! Please join us in collaboration by donating. LINK: http://igg.me/at/TWlosnaranjos/x/11263 Who We Are The Tsegyalgar West 'Los Naranjos" Buddhist retreat center is located in Baja California Sur. It is a Nature Reserve of 3,000 acres of diverse landscape, both desert and lush tropics. It has an intricate mysterious terrain and fresh springs, within the majestic Sierra Laguna mountain range.  It is located north of San Jose del Cabo in Baja Ca Sur, Mexico. We have been offering various programs to the community for over ten years. There are 16 casitas to enjoy for stays, which offer an extraordinary natural environment to immerse in, and to relax and discover our relationship with natural well being. Pristine wilderness areas are quickly becoming more rare and precious in our modern age. It is our mission to preserve this land for the benefit of all. Please come to visit! Eco-stays can include meditation and contemplation practice, yoga and massage, hiking and natural spring arroyos, permaculture and gardens, ongoing seminars and programs available, as well as group retreats and eco-tourist interests. What We Need

Funding for Infrastructure Repair & Renovation

Your support goes directly to the following projects. Our Goal of $54,000 covers installation of these priority projects by the board of directors:

SOLAR Batteries : $10,000  - Replace batteries (The existing are nine years old & don’t hold a charge)

Utility Area & Bathrooms : $10 ,000  - Construct vented utility storage behind kitchen to protect utilities from wind and weather. Eco friendly bathrooms added to the common area.

Hurricane preparation: $6,000- Shutters on windows and casita doors, various repairs, road maintenance and drainage

Upgrade Communications: $6,000- (a matching grant available from a donor!) Add antenna for internet and phone reception. Needed for better communications in this isolated spot.

Hot water heaters $9,000 - Old solar rooftop heaters destroyed in hurricane. New system will be protected in a side enclosure.

Furnishings: $5,500- New beds for dorm. Bedding/cabinets/curtains

Kitchen hot water/separate sink: $ 1,500- So cooking and cleanup can happen at the same time.

Tea Station/phone charging area: $1,000 In dining area for guests

Cattle Grates and level parking area: $5,000 To keep the cows from getting into the gardens and causing soil erosion. Level parking space.

Total Capitol Campaign Goal: $54,000

Your Impact

Your donation helps provide hot water for showers, solar electricity, improved communications and will generate stability and basic comforts for this place of refuge. Your donation will go a long way and also will be an investment for the future generations who will come to rediscover themselves in a peaceful and supportive atmosphere.

We care happy to provide a tax donation letter for USA tax deductions. We are currently working on non-profit status in Mexico, which should come through by 2016. Please give to the Capitol Campaign and we will give back in a tiered gift certificate program in acknowledgement of your generosity!

GIFT CERTIFICATES for Levels of Giving:

5,000+  Three weeks casita for any program or individual retreat

$2500-5,000   Two weeks casita free

$1,000-2,500  One week at a casita free

$250-$1,000    Overnight stay at a casita

Our Team

We are confident that as a team, we can all make a better world together. Made up of connected small and caring communities worldwide, we make a real difference in the stewardship of retreat land for the benefit of all. The Board of Directors and everyone associated with the non-profit center sincerely appreciate your support for making this campaign come to life!

Other Ways You Can Help

Spread the word about our work by sharing our IndieGoGo with your friends, family and co-workers through Facebook and email.

Get creative; use your Twitter, Instagram... ANYTHING to help spread the world!

For more information :

https://tsegyalgarwest.org

Tsegyalgar West – A Buddhist Retreat Center open to all. A repository for the wisdom of the ancient spiritual tradition of Dzogchen. Guided by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, one of the world's leading authorities on the Dzogchen tradition, it's expression in literature, and our translation into practice as a working model for personal and ecological development. We work in harmony with the land as it's stewards to recognize and reawaken the sacred in our lives and apply these truths in our world.