Infinite Bliss: A Retreat On the Union of the Illusory Body and Clear Light
Infinite Bliss: A Retreat On the Union of the Illusory Body and Clear Light Michael Gregory November 12 to November 14, 2021 In-Person Attendance and via Zoom St. Petersburg Florida Within all of us lies a source of infinite bliss, clarity of wisdom, and endless compassion. In this beautiful instruction, based on The Buddha's [...]
Witness the Unveiling of Sacred Murals from the Dalai Lama’s Secret Temple
An Evening of Cultural, Artistic and Spiritual Discovery Saturday, November 13th 5:00 pm lecture - Crystal Bay Hotel, Meditation Room, St Petersburg Join Lama Michael Gregory for a discussion on the Dalai Lama’s secret temple – the Lukhang - and a rare glimpse at the priceless murals inside the temple in Lhasa which depict the [...]
“Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Phillip Hendrick: ZOOM, Dec 26-Jan 4 2022”
The Direct Teachings of the Buddha Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Direct Path to Nibbana Lama Phillip Hedrick December 26, 2021 to January 4, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only Satipatthana Sutta 1. The Contemplation of the Body Mindfulness of breathing, “And how does a monk live contemplating the body in the body?” The [...]
“Bardo Retreat: The Intermediate States of Waking, Dreaming, Dying and Conscious Rebirth with Lama Michael Gregory: ZOOM, Jan 28-Jan 30 2022”
Bardo Retreat: The Intermediate States of Waking, Dreaming, Dying and Conscious Rebirth with Lama Michael Gregory January 28 to January 30, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only When we practice well for death, then this can be the most significant opportunity for awakening. Lama Michael Gregory will guide us toward recognizing our luminous nature. Through [...]
“The Single Golden Letter of The Black Quintessence with Lama Chris Wilkinson: ZOOM ONLY, Mar 15-Mar 18 2022”
A Very Special Dzogchen Retreat with Lama Chris Wilkinson The Single Golden Letter of The Black Quintessence March 15 to March 18, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only The Retreat is from Tuesday March 15-18. The Retreat is restricted to those in Tuesday evening Shedra classes, Tantra classes or those who have completed ten to thirty [...]
Luminosity: The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen with Lama Michael Gregory: ZOOM, June 24 – June 26 2022
Luminosity: The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen with Lama Michael Gregory June 24 to June 26, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only “The essence of the mind of all beings Is primordially the essence of Buddhahood. Its empty essence is the birthless Dharmakaya. Its clear distinct appearances are the Sambhogakaya. Its unceasing compassion is the variegated [...]
Advanced Four Foundations of Mindfulness for Yogis with Lama Michael Gregory: ZOOM, November 18 – November 20 2022
Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Lama Michael Gregory November 18 to November 20, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only Mindfulness has to be mindful of something. There are four areas of Mindfulness that have to be penetrated in order for joy to be nourished, for our suffering to be transformed and finally for insight or Vipassana [...]
Awakening Within the Dream 10 Dream Yoga Retreat with Lama Michael Gregory: December 26 2022 – January 4 2023
Awakening Within the Dream 10 Day Dream Yoga Retreat with Lama Michael Gregory December 26, 2022 to January 4, 2023 Attend Online or In Person by Donation/ Generosity Only We welcome Sangha after years of being apart due to the pandemic, to come together in presence and Bodhicitta. To practice and receive the blessings of [...]
Calm-Abiding: Cultivating Tranquility and Working with the Primary Hindrances to Meditation Retreat
Calm-Abiding: Cultivating Tranquility and Working with the Primary Hindrances to Meditation Retreat with Lama Michael Gregory February 24 - 26, 2023 Offered via Zoom Mental Quiescence (Shamatha): A Description of the Upcoming Retreat and the Meditations Offered How to Understand the Meditation Experiences of Calm-Abiding, Mahamudra and Dzogchen The Five experiences (Tib. ཉམས་ལྔ་, nyam nga;) [...]