Weekend Retreat with Lama Bruce Newman: "Natural Liberation – Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos”

In 1995, Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche introduced his American students to Natural Liberation, a profound text by the eighth-century founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava. This work explores the six bardos, or intermediate states of life and death. Following this, Gyatrul Rinpoche invited Lama Bruce Newman to teach the text on several occasions, and he will endeavor to do so during this weekend retreat at Gomde California.

During this weekend retreat, we will engage with Guru Rinpoche’s instructions through guided meditations, primarily focusing on the bardo of this life. We will also incorporate additional meditations from other sections of the Terma or Treasure Text. Lama Bruce aims to make the teachings accessible to everyone while maintaining their timeless depth. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions.

While purchasing the text is recommended, it is not required.

This retreat welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience—no prior knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism is necessary. Reviewing the book in advance is encouraged, and it can be purchased online here: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Liberation-Padmasambhavas-Teachings-Bardos/dp/0861711319

For any questions, feel free to contact us at coordinator@gomdeca.org.

To learn more about Lama Bruce Newman, please visit his website: lamabruce.com.

Accommodation

To learn more about each lodging option for the Program, click “Register Now.”

Additionally, we have a few rooms reserved at a local Airbnb located very close to Gomde. Here are the links to the available rooms:

• Redwood Castle Single Room
• Redwood Castle Master Bedroom
• Redwood Castle’s Dorgi’s Suite
• Redwood Castle’s Tiny House in Leggett
• Redwood Castle Luxury 2 Bed Vacation Home

Online Attendance

To register for online attendance for this retreat, please click here: Online Weekend Retreat with Lama Bruce Newman: Natural Liberation & Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardo.