Relationship as Practice in Vajrayana Buddhism

Ngak'chang Rinpoche will present teachings on how

to approach romantic relationship as a practice

of mutual reflection from the perspective of the

Inner Tantras and Dzogchen. These teachings

demonstrate that every aspect of ordinary human

life, including passion, intimacy, and falling in

love, can be integrated into the life of a

spiritual practitioner. Rinpoche will discuss

Vajra Romance as a profound path of living the

view, arising from appreciating the vivacity of

the sense perceptions-which gives rise both to

sexuality and to the creative arts. Audience

questions are encouraged.

Rinpoche is the author of six books, including

E-mailing the Lamas from Afar, Entering the Heart

of the Sun and Moon, both released this year. Many of

his books were co-written with his wife and teaching partner

Khandro Déchen, who recently published Moving Being.

7 pm