Path of Liberation: The Nectar of the Path Practice Retreat

... immerse ourselves in practice together and get to know the essence of the Buddhist path, inspired by Rinpoche's wisdom and compassion.

This text is both part of the Path of Liberation program taught by Rinpoche and a Buddhist practice in its own way. The focus is more on the special devotion to meditation on the Nature of Mind.

This short practice guide brings central aspects of the path to life and makes them tangible. It serves as a compact reminder and guide for daily practice – clear in structure, deep in content. The text is also an understandable and profound introduction to Buddhism that appeals to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

... to familiarise ourselves with the text and use it as a basis for our own daily practice, as well as to practise guided Nectar of the Path meditations and open meditations together in a group. The practice offers those interested and meditators an inspiring guide that is also suitable for everyday use.

During the retreat, participants can expect an introduction to and in-depth practice of Nectar of the Path, guided and silent meditations, reflections, Q&A, group exchanges and periods of silence.

Different circumstances require different methods, especially when it comes to the time that those interested can devote to their daily practice. For many people, life in the modern world is characterised by limited time available due to professional and family commitments.

Therefore, The Nectar of the Path is particularly well suited for people today who want to balance family, everyday life, work and practice.

Step by step, practitioners are guided through the practice text by Rinpoche's concise verses, which are always preceded by brief meditation instructions, and finally dwell on the nature of mind in meditation.

The event is open to people who are familiar with basic Buddhist principles and have at least three years of Buddhist meditation practice, or who have participated in a Nectar of the Path course or received pointing-out instructions on the nature of mind (e.g., Path of Liberation).

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche combines the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with modern scientific research. He is known for his humour and his easy-to-understand way of conveying the essence of meditation.

Rinpoche has collaborated with renowned neuroscientists to investigate how meditation affects the brain. His book The Joy of Living has been translated into over 20 languages. In 2009, Rinpoche founded the Tergar Meditation Community to offer both secular and Buddhist meditationprograms.

He is involved in various social projects and is committed to helping people connect with their boundless awareness, compassion, and wisdom.

A detailed biography (in German) of Mingyur Rinpoche can be found here. Videos with Mingyur Rinpoche can be found on our YouTube channel.

HolgerYeshe, a Buddhist monk and long-time student of Mingyur Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche and other teachers, will lead the retreat.

He knows how to bring the practice to life and shares his knowledge with clarity, experience and a deep understanding of the Tibetan Buddhist path. He has studied the Tibetan language, is familiar with Tibetan culture and works worldwide as a translator from Tibetan.

His strength lies in conveying central texts and practice content in a way that is accessible, relevant to everyday life and humorous. HolgerYeshe also accompanies numerous European practice groups as a mentor within the Tergar community.

Claudia Duske has been a student of Mingyur Rinpoche for many years. Through regular participation in meditation retreats and teachings by Buddhist teachers, she continuously deepens her meditation practice.

Claudia has been active in the group since co-founding the Lübeck practice group in 2016.

She works as a psychological psychotherapist in her own practice.