Tibetan Buddhist Monk will lead 5 Day Retreat at Quan Am Monastery, the week-end of Buddha's Birthday, Wednesday, May 27th - Sunday, May 31, 2015. CALL (901) 679-4528 to Register or for more information.

Biographical Sketch: Tulku Yeski Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist Master, Poet, and Author
Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist master, poet and author and the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche. He was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teacher. He received teachings from forty masters, representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He also writes novels, poetry and bestows empowerments.  He is also a Chod master.  Currently he is working on Dharma activities at Sakya Monastery in Seattle, (www.sakya.org).
He has published ten books about philosophy, life, nature, joy and peace.
He is the founder of Tibetan Zen Buddhism. He has given the Tibetan Buddhist teaching in many U.S. cities.  His book, Handbook for Half-Buddhas, and his autobiography, A Modern Liberation Odyssey are now available at www.bodhitreeleaf.org
RETEAT TEACHINGS:  
6pm - 8pm Wednesday, May 27th: Chanrezig Empowerment
6pm - 8pm Thursday, May 28th:  Chanrezig Teaching and Meditation
6pm - 8pm Friday, May 29th:  Medicine Buddha Empowerment
9am - 4pm Saturday, May 30th:  DAY RETREAT - Medicine Buddha Teaching and Meditation 
10am - 11am - Sunday, May 31st: The Nature of Mind 
CALL (901) 679-4528 to Register or for more information.
                       

The Four Noble Truths: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought, Volume 1
Written by Tsering,Tashi, Geshe (Geshe Tashi Tsering)
ISBN:  0861712706 Call (901) 679-4528 for Book Study/Discussion information.
The four noble truths are well known as the Buddha's first and most essential explanation of his enlightened realizations. The truths diagnose the human existential crisis--suffering and its origin--and prescribe a solution--cessation and the path. To understand the four noble truths is to understand Buddhism as a whole. 
In "The Four Noble Truths," Geshe Tashi draws on his decades of training in Tibetan Buddhism to illuminate these truths for a modern audience. His respectful engagement with Buddhists outside his own tradition and his insights into Western culture make this book refreshing. It will reward even those already acquainted with the fundamentals of Buddhism. 
"The Four Noble Truths" is the first of six stand-alone volumes in the Foundation of Buddhist Thought series.
(Available from Amazon.com or order from a Local Bookstore).

6pm Friday Meditation in English - Call (901) 679-4528 to RSVP (You're invited to stay for light Dinner afterwards. Get acquainted. Discuss Buddhism.) Can't wait to meet you! You'll be glad you did!
6pm FRIDAY MEDITATION in English
Call: (901) 679-4528 to RSVP. 
This Black Bear works hard all week. He relaxes at 6pm Friday MEDITATION at Quan Am Monastery.
Sessions are broken up into: 
1) Chanting the "Heart Sutra" in English;
2) Silent "Sitting Meditation"
3) Dharma Talk and/or Book Discussion
Feel free to bring a friend. If you are running late, no worries. Just grab a cushion and join in. Cushions and chairs are available at the Monastery. 
Bring any questions you may have. It's a good time to ask and for discussion.

RECAP:  MEDITATION 6pm FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Meditation tonight as we welcomed 7 Newcomers and our "Regulars."  The Dharma Talk was about the importance of "Practice" and how to use our "Practice" to avoid suffering.  The Monk talked about the importance of "Be Patient" and told a funny story about "Be Patient."  We must have patience with ourselves and others.  "Practice" often.  Change takes time.  Next Meditation 10am Sunday, April 19th & again 6pm Friday, April 24, 2015. Call (901) 679-4528 (Need to know how much food to prepare).  Afterward stay for Dinner.

Please share. 10am Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Day Retreat
RSVP to (901) 679-4528 (Need to know how much food to prepare).
(Our grounds are beautiful in the Spring!  Come see!) (See also, Post below for Day Retreat.)
9:30am Meet & Greet and Light Breakfast: Gather for fruit, cereal, blueberry muffins,tea, etc. 
10am Yoga - led by Steve Black, Instructor "Yoga Cowboy Yoga" 
11am Meditation, Chanting, & Discussion
12pm Noon- Veggie Lunch 
1pm - Tai Chi - led by John Guffin,Tai Chi Teacher
2pm - Walking Meditation
2:30pm The Four Noble Truths: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought, Volume 1: Author: Geshe Tashi Tsering (Book available on AMAZON.com or through Local Bookstores) 
- or - Buddhist Video and Discussion
3:00pm Dismiss
DONATION:  Suggested Donation $10 - $20 to support Monastery.  Some Scholarships available.  CALL (901) 679-4528 to Register.