The Four Immeasurables Retreat with Ven Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
Opening the Heart and Mind — Nov7 and 8
The Four Immeasurables — Opening the Heart and Mind
"According to the Mahayana by meditation that focuses on measureless beings there are four states of mind that set in motion measureless punya (auspicious or positive effects or states), namely: measureless love, measureless compassion, measureless joy and measureless equanimity."
THE FOUR IMMEASUREABLES
OPENING THE HEART AND MIND
A Weekend Immersion Retreat
with the Venerable Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
November 7 and 8, 2026
7AM PST
ON ZOOM
ALSO ON ZOOM AT THE COTTAGE GROVE TEMPLE
325 N I ST
$225
Please contact us for scholarship information
Retreat Schedule
Except for the starting time of 7 AM PST, the times are approximate and will be announced as the days progress.
Saturday — Teachings, Contemplation, and Practice
7:00 AM — Live zoom teaching with Ven Jigme Rinpoche
Approximately 9:00–9:30 AM — Breakfast provided.
Following breakfast until approximately noon — Teaching with Ven Jigme Rinpoche
12:00–1:30 PM — Break for lunch and rest
1:30- 3:30 — Group practice, contemplation, and discussion
5-6 PM — Meditation /practice
Evening — Dinner break
8- 8:30PM — Evening meditation and practice
Sunday — Deepening Our Understanding
7:00 AM — Live teaching on Zoom with Rinpoche
About 9 or 9:30 AM— Breakfast break, Approximately 1 hour
Following breakfast until approximately noon — Final teaching and conclusion of the retreat. Rinpoche, out of his kindness and generosity, has been known to go beyond the stated ending time. Please plan accordingly.
Meals and Overnight Accommodations
Experience the retreat in the supportive environment of the temple. Overnight accommodations are available for Friday and/or Saturday nights on an offering basis.
Breakfast, Saturday lunch and refreshments will be provided for those attending in person with additional meal arrangements for those spending the night.
If you plan to stay overnight or join us for meals, please reserve in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.
All are Welcome!
The Four Immeasurables are more than beautiful aspirations. They are living practices that can transform the way we relate to ourselves, to one another, and to the world.
Whether you are new to Buddhist practice or have been studying for many years, this retreat offers an opportunity to pause, deepen your understanding, and cultivate the boundless qualities of the awakened heart
Cultivating Love, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity |
In a world of constant change and uncertainty, we face challenges both in our personal lives and in the world around us. How can we remain grounded, openhearted, and compassionate amid these difficulties? The Buddhist teachings offer profound methods for cultivating inner peace, wisdom, and a compassionate response to life. Among these are the Four Immeasurables—Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity. These timeless practices help us open our hearts, transform our habitual responses, and deepen our connection with ourselves and others. During this special two-day immersion retreat, the Venerable Jigme Thrinley Rinpochewill guide us in exploring the Four Immeasurables, offering teachings and practical methods for bringing these essential qualities into our daily lives. Although Rinpoche is currently in Nepal, he wishes to remain closely connected with the worldwide sangha. To accommodate the significant time difference, the retreat has been designed to combine live teachings with Rinpoche, personal contemplation, group discussion, and meditation practice. This format offers a valuable opportunity not only to receive the teachings but also to reflect upon them, deepen our understanding, and begin integrating them into our lives. |