Meditations on Emptiness:

The Cultivation of Direct Perception

Michael Gregory

Michael Gregory is a former Buddhist Monk, Teacher and Executive Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. Michael has shared that there can never be enough gratitude to repay the debt of kindness that others have shown [him], in particular the XIV Dalai Lama, the XVII Karmapa--Ogen Trinley Dorje, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche who have empowered and showered upon [him] the highest teachings.

Michael has joyfully instructed a continuous stream of educated and experienced practitioners of all levels and backgrounds in Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States. He has led hundreds of meditation retreats on almost every subject matter related to Buddhism, in addition to leading meditative journeys throughout Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India - further connecting students and friends with their studies and practice.

Michael currently directs the practicing and teaching schedule at Mindfulness Meditation Centers. He is the Three Year Retreat Master for our current retreat in Southern California. He is leading a vibrant local and international online and in person community of practitioners.

He is based in California with visits to Colorado and Florida as well as on-line meditation classes.

Sept 10 to Sept 12, 2021

In-Person Attendance and via Zoom

Julian California

The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness retreat will offer a series of meditation practices on the most profound aspect of the Buddha’s teachings. The idea is that by beginning with one’s first rather coarse common sense understanding of emptiness, one progresses through increasingly subtle and more refined stages until one arrives at complete and perfect understanding. Each stage in the process prepares the mind for the next in so far as each step is fully integrated into one’s understanding through the meditation process.

“The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness is a seminal teaching and systematic method of instruction taught by Lama Michael Gregory.  Profound and concise, the teachings will offer a transformative way for sincere students at any level of study to connect with the experience of the ultimate nature of self, mind and reality known as emptiness.

Emptiness meditations are an eminently practical tool to familiarize ourselves with the notoriously difficult Buddhist notion of emptiness through a gradual approach and Lama Michael will make it a personal experience in all its facets for each yogi and participant in the retreat.

Prerequisites

All are welcome to register for this retreat. There are no prerequisites.

All those who are Covid-vaccinated may attend in-person.

Tuition

The suggested minimum donation for this retreat is $200 for MMC Members in-person attendance or via Zoom. This allows Mindfulness Meditation Centers to support the costs of running the retreat, the sharing and distribution of the teachings, and the support of our community as a whole.

Mindfulness Meditation Centers is a non-profit center and community devoted to making meditation, mindfulness, and the teachings of awakening available to all. If you are unable to donate the suggested amount, please do not let that keep you from attending. To participate please email Liz at donate@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com as financial arrangements are available.

You have the option to attend in person or via ZOOM. 

THERE ARE NO REMAINING ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE AT

QUIET MIND  MOUNTAIN RETREAT CENTER.

If you coming in-person and are not already registered,

you will need to secure lodging in the

area on your own.

Members $200 In-person retreat attendance and breakfast, tea and coffee (you have your own lodging)
Members Zoom $200 retreat attendance

Non Members $300 In-person retreat attendance and breakfast, tea and coffee (you have your own lodging)
Non Members Zoom $300 retreat attendance

Schedule

Retreat starts Friday September 10th at 4 pm PT.  Registrants are asked to watch for emails from the Retreat Coordinator who will confirm the starting time.

The retreat will continue all day Saturday, September 11th with breaks for meals.

Retreat ends Sunday, September 12th around 12 pm PT.

Location for In-Person Attendance

This is a residential retreat and will be held at our beautiful lakeside retreat, Quiet Mind Mountain Retreat Center in Julian California, only an hour away from San Diego California.

All those who are covid vaccinated are welcome to attend in-person.

Accommodations at Quiet Mind Mountain Retreat Center are filled. To attend in-person there are nearby campgrounds or hotels, Airbnb's and other vacation rentals.

For retreat attendees not staying overnight, breakfast, coffee, and tea will be available as part of your tuition. There is a restaurant across the street for your convenience.

• The retreat is also available via Zoom.

  For any questions about this retreat, email the Retreat Coordinator at

  retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com

   

  Registration

  To register for this retreat fill out the form below.

  For any questions about this retreat email the Retreat Coordinator at retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com.

  “Retreat Registration: Meditations on Emptiness – Direct Perception, Sept 10-12 2021”

  Donation Amount:

  $ 200.00

  • $200 MEMBER Donation to MMC + In-Person Retreat Attendance
  • $200 MEMBER Donation to MMC + ZOOM Attendance
  • $300 NON-MEMBER Donation to MMC + In-Person Retreat Attendance
  • $300 NON-MEMBER Donation to MMC + ZOOM Attendance
  • $700 ACCOMMODATIONS FULL - NOT AVAILABLE - Members In-person retreat attendance + private suite + chef prepared meals at Quiet Mind
  • $500 ACCOMMODATIONS FULL - NOT AVAILABLE -Members In-person retreat attendance + shared suite + chef prepared meals at Quiet Mind
  • $800 ACCOMMODATIONS FULL - NOT AVAILABLE - Non-Members In-person retreat attendance + private suite + chef prepared meals at Quiet Mind
  • $600 ACCOMMODATIONS FULL - NOT AVAILABLE - Non-Members In-person retreat attendance + shared suite + chef prepared meals at Quiet MInd

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