The Sacred Me!

The Perfect GiftFor a Healthy

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Fall Meditation RetreatThe Ancient Tibetan Bön Meditation Practice

Zhi Ney

Achieve Inner Peace and Calm Focus and Concentration Deeper Meditation Spiritual Well Being Healing

Yeru Bon CenterMinneapolis, MN

September 23-27, 2015

Zhi Ney ~ Calm abiding.

Zhi Ney meditation practice is like flowing water through movement, attainment, familiarity, immovability and perfection. It takes your mind, which is initially turbulent like a waterfall, through the stages of moving like a river in a deep gorge, bringing yourmind to a gentle flow of a great river, teaching your mind to blend teaching your mind to blend naturally and indivisibly with your mind like a pond undulating under a gentle breeze, and finally taking your mind to perfection like a great calm ocean free of surface waves

The Tibetan Bön practice of Zhi Ney (“calm abiding”) is very important to all meditation practitioners. Our mind (“Sem” in Tibetan) is a constant stream of non-stop thoughts, disturbing us so we are not able to remain focused, calm and peaceful in our meditation, and the purpose of our meditation will not be fulfilled. Without proper knowledge or guidance of these various techniques, many practitioners waste much valuable time and never realize the benefits of meditation.

Zhi Ney teaches us to establish a stable mind and control our concentration, allowing Zhi Ney teaches us to establish a stable mind and control our concentration, allowing us to find our focus and internal calm. This allows us to connect more deeply with our inner self, find peace and harmony. Then the joy of meditation will arise, and our meditation will become more productive and encouraging.

Zhi Ney practice is like the foundation of a house. The more stable the foundation, the better and safer the house. Likewise, through a stable, calm, clear and energetic Zhi Ney, our meditation becomes more relaxed and stable. Gradually our meditation develops and enters into the meditation develops and enters into the second and third stages of Zhi Ney, which ultimately give us great pleasure of body as well as mind. In addition, Zhi Ney allows us to develop the wisdom of “extra sight” (Tibetan “Lhag thong”).

Rinpoche will focus on introducing us to our mind, showing us the dimind, showing us the different stages of Zhi Ney, pointing out distractions to avoid, and improving the quality of our meditation.

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The Art of Meditation

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The Benefits of Meditation

Health and Wellness

Learning and practicing Zhi Ney will give you clarity, energy, calm and peace. Youwill develop true relaxation and gradually your quality of meditation will ultimately give you great pleasure of body and give you great pleasure of body and mental well being. In the process you will also discover your true self.

Clarity

True meditation practice takes knowledge and time to develop. Once you learn to meditate clearlyand deeply, without distractions, you will develop a sense of wisdom TTibetans call “Lhag thong,” which is insight during your meditation.

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Meditation In The Workplace

Studies have shown, those who have meditation training are able to stay on task longer and are less distracted. Meditation improves memory while easing stress. Employers who offer meditation workshops for their employees have acknowledged improved production, calm and productive employees, improved production, calm and productive employees, and increased harmony within the work environment. Whether you work from home or in a corporate high rise, taking a little time each day to rest in the inner quiet of meditation will protect your mind-body balance, help you stay centered and calm, and remain open you to your highest potential for creativity and success.

Scientific Benefits of Meditation

A large body of research has established tht having a regular meditation practice produces tangible benefits for our mental and physical well-being. These include:

Reduction of StressEnhanced concentration, memory and ability to learnMore harmonious loving relationshipsIncreased creativity and problem solving skillsIncreased creativity and problem solving skillsDecreased depression, anxiety and insomniaImproved immune functionIncreased production of the Anti-aging hormone DHEAMore efficient oxygen use by the bodyReduced blood pressureReduced cholesterol levelsReduced cancer symptoms Reduced cancer symptoms Healing can happen when the mind is peaceful, calm and alert. Meditation helps us achieve and maintain this state of mind to allow for healing.

Meditation for Peaceful Parenting

As parents, we understand the importance of releasing stress and maintaining our inner calm so we can be present, clear and loving with our children. Meditation can help us find and maintain our inner calm, allowing us to parent from a place of peace, not a place of reaction.from a place of peace, not a place of reaction.

Meditation for Health and Wellness Through meditation, we can learn to balance the mind, body and spirit together, creating a powerful healing energy from within. This healing energy can help us deal with a range of medical conditions. By learning to relax, focus, and find internal peace and calm, we can help our bodies to heal.

Meditation for Care Givers.

Caregivers need internal peace and calm just as much as the persons they care for. By keeping the body and spirit in balance through meditation, caregivers can find this internalpeace and calm, both for their own benefit and for the benefit of those they care for.

Meditation for Pregnancy and Childbirth Women who meditate during their pregnancy are able to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. Meditation during deliveryproduces endorphines, pleasure agents in the nervous system, that are important for childbirth and reduce physical pain.

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Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 2015 Check In 2:00 p.m. Orientation 4:00 p.m. Rinpoche Intro 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Zhi Ney Retreat Workshop

Optional evening activities - Weather permitting

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Booking with Rinpoche for a private audiance - Must book in advance

Thursday, September 24, 2015 through

Saturday, September 26th, 2015

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Nine Breath Purification 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Retreat Begins 9:30 a.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. Retreat resumes 1:00 p.m. Retreat ends for the day 5:00 p.m.

Nine Breath Purification 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Retreat Begins 9:30 a.m. Retreat ends 12:00 p.m.

Yeru Bön Center Minneapolis will host the Zhi Ney Retreat.

Yeru Bon Center301 E. Lake StreetSecond FloorMinneapolis, MN 55408

The land of 10,000 lakes, lush woods, water falls and more. water falls and more.

Weather permitting we plan to take side adventures durng the evening.

Retreat fees include:

Five Day Retreat taught by Latri Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche and assistantsTeaching materialsHousing for out of town guests- Dormitory style, single or double yurts/tents with tall air mattress beds, side table and chair. First Come First ServeMeals, snacks and drinksMeals, snacks and drinksWiFi A wonderful experienceEarly Registration Fees - by July 1, 2015Retreat, meals and accommodations $600.00Local commuter: Includes all of the above, no accomodations: $485.00

Mid Registration Fees - by August 1, 2016 Retreat, meals and accommodations : $700.00Local commuter: Includes all of the above , no accomodations: $585.00

Registration Fees Registration Fees After September 1, 2015Retreat, meals and accommodations $800.00Local commuter: Includes all of the above, no accomodations: $678.00

Child Care Available - Additional fee

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No Refunds

Work Study Programs AvailableThere will be a limited amount of work study programs available. If interested, please contact Yeru Bon Center for an application.

How To Register

For more information regarding this retreat, contact Yeru Bön Center at 952-300-6111, Visit the teaching schedule at

www. yeruboncenter.org

To register for the Retreat, Yeru Bon Center, Minneapolis visit yeruboncenter.org, click on upcoming retreat, then Fall Zhi Ney Retreat. Click registration tab. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation letter and you will be updated on activites, meal planing and child care informationas they are finalized.

Payment can be done on line through PayPal or by calling Yeru Bon Center directly.

For Mail in payments: Yeru Bön Center 301 E. Lake Street, Suite 201 301 E. Lake Street, Suite 201 Minneapolis, MN 55408

Space is limited, You can make a deposit to hold your registration. Contact Yeru Bon Center for more information.

No Refunds

Yeru Bon Center is a 501 (c) 3 spiritual community headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with a Yeru Bon Center in Los Angeles, CA and spiritual sister communities throughout the United States, Europe and SoutheastEurope and Southeast Asia. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the indigenous teachings and spiritual practices of Tibet - the Yungdrung Bon traditions

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