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Hiking in the Catskills
July 4-6, 2008
Robert Thurman and Friends

This weekend of moderate – rigorous hiking will include a series of three lectures on introductory Buddhist philosophy and basic meditation techniques, including talks on The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti. This unique program is meant to open your awareness and increase your ability to live in the moment with a greater sense of joy. The invigorating physical exercise of hiking will help purify and cleanse the body whilst the lectures/discussions will provide a source of nourishment for the mind. The inspirational lectures by Professor Robert Thurman provide intellectual and spiritual exercise for the weekend. Friday evening we will have a welcoming dinner and talk. Early Saturday morning we depart from the base of Pantherkill Mountain for 5-10 mile hike with a picnic lunch. Upon return we will unwind with a choice of either a sweat lodge by the stream, restorative yoga, or a wellness treatment (extra fee). We will end the day with a guided meditation. Sunday morning we will take a stimulating 2-mile roundtrip hike to the breathtaking views of Lookout Cliff on the Menla property and close the weekend with a final lecture/discussion.
Recommended reading: The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti
Note: Please let us know your fitness level (beginner, moderate, advanced) when registering for the program.

Tuition: $270 Tibet House members: $243

Two-Day Accommodations Fee includes housing and meals. Arrive Friday, depart Sunday.
Room with Queen Bed and Private Bath $395 (per person); $255 Couple (per person)
Room with 2 Twin Beds and Private Bath $285 (per person)
Room with 2 Twin Beds and Shared Bath $265 (per person)
Commuters- Includes facility use and all meals $110 (per person)
Campers - Includes facility use and all meals $150 (per person)

Note: We will assign you a roommate if you do not register with one.

Robert Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, President of Tibet House U.S., a popular lecturer on Tibetan Buddhism, the translator of many philosophical treatises and sutras, and author of numerous books including the national bestseller, Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness; Anger, the fifth book from a series on the Seven Deadly Sins, offered by The New York Public Library and Oxford University Press. His most recent book is titled "Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World", published by Atria Books/Beyond Words.