with Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi

Saturday, May 20, 2017
11:30am – 2:30pm

Join us for an introduction and overview of the new innovative and in-depth program inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s vision of secular ethics compatible with modern science. Developed by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom, A.R.T of Fulfillment provides an experiential understanding of our human potential, focussing on the three interconnected themes of Inner Happiness, Good Heart, and Clear Mind. In this three-hour introduction, Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi will introduce participants to developing basic awareness and inner happiness.

Vajrapani Institute will present the ART of Fulfillment retreat from June 30–July 9. This retreat will be co-lead by Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi and Don Handrick.

Ven. Tenzin Chogkyi became interested in meditation after reading "Be Here Now" and "Autobiography of a Yogi" in the early ’70’s. For the next 20 years, her spiritual path was meandering and haphazard, and included several dead ends, until she bought a one-way ticket to India in early 1991 with the intention of meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In late 1991, she became co-director of Vajrapani Institute in California. In 1995, she began working at FPMT International Office, first as co-director and then later as center services coordinator.

In early 2000, she began a long, solitary retreat that lasted 6½ years. Tenzin Chogkyi decided to become ordained in the third year of her long retreat, and then left retreat for a quick trip to India in 2004 for novice ordination with His Holiness. Since 2008, Ven. Chogkyi has been teaching at various centers worldwide. Most recently, she was the resident teacher at Gendun Drubpa Center in Canada and is now resident teacher at Vajrapani Institute.