May 9, 2009  

Milarepa
Center

1344 U.S. Route 5 South
Barnet, Vermont  05821
(802) 633-4136

www.milarepacenter.org
milarepa@milarepacenter.org

Affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT)

   
  A very brief update from Milarepa Center
    
   Have a look at our redesigned website for a listing of all our programs and
   activities at www.milarepacenter.org.  Please register for all our events by
   e-mailing us at milarepa@milarepacenter.org or by calling (802) 633-4136.
   Thank you!

   Don't miss our upcoming program with Professor Jan Willis and our Spring
   Work Party and Overnight, details below.

  

  

  Walking the
  Bodhisattva Path
   May 22-24
   with Professor Jan Willis
          

The Program

Friday:   6:00p        Registration and Dinner
         7:15p        Orientation
         7:30-9:00p   Introductory Session

Saturday: 7:00-8:00a   Meditation
         8:00a        Breakfast
         9:30a-12:30p Session with short break
         12:30-2:30p  Lunch and break
         2:30-5:30p   Session with short break
         5:30-7:00p   Dinner
         7:00-8:30p   Session

Sunday:   7:00-8:00a   Meditation
         8:00a        Breakfast
         9:30a-12:30p Session with short break
         12:30p       Lunch and clean-up

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Spring Work Party Overnight and Tara Puja
      
Saturday, May 30, 9am-5pm with evening meditation and video.

Sunday, May 31, 9am-12noon  followed by lunch and a Tara Puja from 1:30-3:00pm.
   
Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Feel free to come either day as well if you are unable to
spend the night.

 
Milarepa Festival Day and Open House
with special guest
Tibetan Flautist, Nawang Khechog
Saturday, July 25: practice and events all day

Come celebrate Chokhor Duchen, the anniversary of the Buddha's
First Teaching during this special Festival Day at Milarepa Center.

Seven weeks after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, India,
the Buddha traveled to Sarnath, a small village outside of the
sacred city of Varanasi, and taught The Four Noble Truths:
 
There is suffering;
There is a cause of the suffering;
There is an end to the suffering;
There is a path to the end of the suffering.
 
Why was this the first teaching the Buddha gave?
Join us for an array of activities to maximize the benefits of this
auspicious day, and find out why.
 
          Our schedule will start with Precepts at 4:00am
followed by a morning of prostrations, offering water bowls,
and Lama Chopa practice.

We will serve lunch at 11:30am and have an afternoon
of reading the Sanghata Sutra, teaching on the Four Noble Truths
 by Ven. Amy Miller and a special workshop and concert
with Tibetan flautist Nawang Khechog.
 
  The results of all activities are extensively multiplied
on this day so don't miss this unique opportunity to visit
and enjoy Milarepa Center and its wonderful scenic beauty.
 

 
Fundraising Update

We have had some very challenging news: a major donor to Milarepa Center has had a dramatic decline in business at this time (no surprise of course with the state of the economy this year).

As a result he has had to reduce his monthly contributions of $1,500 per month to $500 per month. While his contributions to the Center have been extensive and hugely generous, this is completely understandable.

However, we just wanted to let you know this news as this will put a
significant strain on what we are able to provide this year.

So we are appealing to you, if you are able, to please make a tax-deductible contribution at this time or consider a monthly pledge that we can apply to our normal operating expenses of approximately $7,000 per month.
 
We greatly appreciate your help. Checks are made payable to Milarepa Center or you can visit our website at www.milarepacenter.org and make a secure donation with your credit card via our PayPal account.
 
We realize times are tough for everyone right now, but we thought it important to let you know this news. Please send your prayers our way as well and we will continue our practices to keep the causes for prosperity flourishing along with the wonderful activities we are providing.
 
We send you best wishes and hope to see you soon,
 
Amy Miller and Jeff Garnette

www.milarepacenter.org