Relationships & the Spiritual Path
Weekend of Teachings with Lama Tsering Everest
In the West, people often strive to integrate relationships and raising a family into their spiritual life. This is not always easy, because our ordinary models for relationships often fail us and our worldly responsibilities seem to conflict with our spiritual aspirations. As a wife, mother, and teacher, Lama Tsering will discuss how our interactions with others can provide opportunities for reflection, selflessness, and the maturing of spiritual qualities.
In our intimacy with others there can be many opportunities for reflection, for true selflessness, and for the maturing of genuine spiritual qualities. One’s ability to love and care for all living beings can begin at home.
In the warm, direct, and humorous manner for which she is known, Lama Tsering Everest will discuss how to make relationships an important element of spiritual growth.
Location
The retreat will be held in our newly opened Temple, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
Lama Tsering Everest
Born in the US, Lama Tsering has served H.E.Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche as his translator for more than 11 years. After completing a three year retreat in 1995, she was ordained as a lama and recognized by Rinpoche as a holder of the Red Tara lineage, authorized to give teachings and empowerments. In the same year she was invited to teach in Brazil where she moved to shortly after.
Her warm and humorous style reflects Rinpoche’s own humor and empathy, with focus on cultivating compassion, training the mind, and applying the dharma in daily life. She teaches and conducts retreats in many cities across Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and Australia as well as returning each year to fulfill the requests of her students in North America.
Lama Tsering is the resident lama and director of Chagdud Gonpa Odsal Ling in São Paulo.