This is a beautiful place, with gushing hot springs and steep forested slopes, a perfect venue for a weekend retreat. 150 people have gathered here for a cram course in how to practice, and we're going to try to establish them in a daily practice of meditation, yoga, and ethical conduct. In the evenings, Geshe Michael is teaching Heart Sutra. It's a really packed schedule -- no time to sit in the spa.
Scott demonstrating postures for Jessica's yoga class.
Yoga classHere is a link to Geshe la's explanation of the mantra Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Soha, from the first talk.
The students wanted names, so Geshe la had Ven Nyingpo write them down as he thought of them.
