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The Mind’s Cutting Edge: 12 Manjushri (Retreat)
October 6 - October 22
The Mind’s Cutting Edge: 12 Manjushri
Meditation Retreat| October 6-22, 2023Do you wish to embrace wisdom and its different manifestations? Manjushri is an archetype of wisdom. In this retreat we will focus on developing cognitive intelligence, discrimination, clarity and mental rigor. Our methodology will be the Twelve Manjushri deity yoga practice from the Vajrayana tradition.
Hail to the wisdom that is ripening!
12 Manjushri Meditation (Retreat)
Manjushri, or Mañjuśrī (Sanskrit: मञ्जुश्री) is associated with prajñā (wisdom) in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Our deity yoga work with this particular aspect of the awakened mind will relate to the development of cognitive intelligence.
While Manjushri is most commonly depicted alone, this Twelve Manjushri practice is a particular deity yoga practice with 12 emanations of Manjushri in one sadhana.
Manjushri’s name means “Gentle Glory” in Sanskrit – and this practice of twelve manjushris will be 12 times that!
Prerequisites/Preparation: Though more experience with extensive meditation is an asset, the retreat is open to all experience levels.
12 Manjushri Meditation (Retreat)
Meditation Retreat including Vajrayana Empowerment
October 6 – 22, 2023
Video: Why Undertake the Twelve Manjushri Practice?
What’s Expected of Me if I Come to This Retreat?
- A strong foundation of parami and a willingness to see other dimensions and cultivate your mind, drug free.
- The more extensive meditation experience you’ve had the better. For beginners to meditation, we suggest the Breathing Retreat in August.
- You are responsible for your own wellbeing.
- To maximize your depth of practice, we ask that you refrain from reading, using the internet, phone or listening to music during the course.
The Location – Clear Sky Center
- Located in the BC rocky mountains, Clear Sky offers over 300-acres to deepen your practice and reconnect with nature. Founded by Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat, the centre is home to students from around the globe who are dedicated to co-creating a supportive and innovative space for awakening in our modern world.
- Sample Daily Schedule
- How to get there, what to bring and other FAQ about Clear Sky
- Our teachings and Clear Sky operate based on the ancient tradition of dāna or generosity. As generosity is the basis upon which all spiritual practice flourishes, we recommend that you learn more about this profound practice before you register.
The 12 Manjushri Empowerment (Wongkur)
During this retreat, a tantric initiation or empowerment (Wongkur) will be given by Qapel and Sensei. This provides the foundation for the meditation practice and reflection throughout the retreat.
What is Wongkur? (Vajrayana Empowerments)
Initiations, empowerments, or wongkur (Tib. དབང་, wang) are considered the spring from which all blessings flow. More literally, these are ritual celebrations in which a specific teaching is transmitted from Teacher to student that enables the student to practice a new form of “Arising Yoga” or “Deity Practice”.
For more information about wongkur, we recommend reading ‘What is Wongkur’, which includes ‘A Western Psychological Orientation to Deity Yoga’ by the Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche and ‘A Traditional Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist View’ by His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin. It is extensive article, published by Wesley Knapp. Visit and support his archival work at the Sakya Namgyal Archive.
Meet the Teachers
Catherine Pawasarat
Doug Duncan
What Do Previous Retreatants Say?
Course Details
Fees and Dāna
This course is run based on the ancient principle of generosity, or Dāna. There are also fees for meals and accommodation at Clear Sky Retreat Center, where the retreat is held. Please see registration page via button below for details.
Arrival / departure: Arrival time is October 5th (or earlier) if coming internationally / long-haul flight, or October 6th by 4pm if traveling regionally. Check out is possible from Sunday October 22nd at the earliest, however you are invited to stay longer for one of Clear Sky’s hybrid stay options.
In order to give enough time to rest from travel before the retreat starts, we recommend that domestic travellers arrive one day early, and long distance international travellers arrive two days early. After the retreat we also suggest staying for at least another day for integration.
Booking a flight? Airport pickups can be booked when you register for the retreat. On the rare chance that this retreat is cancelled or if unforseen global circumstances cause travel interruptions, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance and modifiable tickets.
Please register as early as possible. September 22 2023 is the last day to register.
Ready to Register?
If you have questions about the retreat, please phone 250-429-3929, or contact [email protected].