The Twenty-One Nails, Part 4 Retreat in Berkeley, California

ABOUT THE TEACHING

The Twenty-One Nails is one of the most cherished texts within the Dzogchen Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung. It is among the innermost secret cycles of dzogchen, directly cutting through doubts about one’s natural state of mind by tracing the nature back to its own source.

The Twenty-One Nails can be understood as the most direct expression of enlightenment, a Buddha’s own natural condition. Each nail describes this state from a different point of view. The views are called ‘nails’ or ‘seals’ because they stabilize the experiential understanding of the natural state. For one who understands this, nothing else is needed.

The teachings and practices presented by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at this retreat are an exceptional gateway for new students to experience both the wisdom and practicality of the Bön teachings. For those already connected to Bön, this is a precious opportunity to be with Rinpoche and deepen their study and practice. We welcome everyone to join us for this series of teachings on the Twenty-One Nails. This is the 4th part of a 6-part teaching held in Berkeley, California and online.

GESHE TENZIN WANGYAL RINPOCHE

Founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs.

Schedule
Friday, November 3
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 4
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Teachings
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Teachings

Sunday, November 5
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Teachings
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Teachings

Location:
The Berkeley Alembic
2820 Seventh St.
Berkeley, CA 94710

Note: This location has an abundance of set ups for floor sitting or if you prefer, you can bring your own set up and leave it overnight.

Please indicate if you will need a chair when registering.

Price
Regular: $185
Low-Income: $125