Las sesiones serán impartidas en inglés con tradución al español

Sessions will be taught in English with translation into Spanish. (You will find instruccions in English bellow after the Spanish)

El yoga tibetano (Tsa Lung Trul Khor) puede ser un apoyo maravilloso para cualquiera que practique el crecimiento espiritual. Al armonizar los vientos (lung, prana o chi) y guiar su flujo a través de las dimensiones física y energética, Tsa Lung Trul Khor puede eliminar bloqueos prolongados en el cuerpo, la energía y la mente del practicante, apoyando el surgimiento espontáneo de la conciencia durante las sesiones formales de meditación y en la vida cotidiana.

En este curso, aprenderá las 9 respiraciones de purificación y los cinco movimientos de la práctica externa de Tsa Lung del Ma Gyud-Madre Tantra que se realizan en posición sentada. Las prácticas activan y equilibran los vientos elementales de nuestro cuerpo. Tsa Lung es una forma sutil pero poderosa de desarrollar la conexión entre el cuerpo y la mente. Además, también aprenderás Movimientos Mágicos (Trul Khor) tanto de la tradición A-tri como de la tradición Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud en una versión corta. Estas prácticas dinámicas incluyen movimientos ligeramente más fuertes, así como técnicas de respiración y visualización.

Las prácticas provienen de la tradición budista Bön y tienen más de 1000 años de antigüedad. Complementan maravillosamente todas las prácticas de meditación, especialmente Dzogchen, y nos ofrecen la oportunidad de reconocer nuestra propia naturaleza de sabiduría, de la que podemos beneficiarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás.

¿A quién?

El curso está abierto a todo el mundo. Son bienvenidos tanto principiantes como estudiantes experimentados de yoga. El curso se centra en ejercicios de meditación y respiración, las secciones de movimiento son fáciles de aprender y se pueden realizar sentado en el suelo o en una silla. Algunos de los ejercicios de respiración no son necesariamente adecuados para mujeres embarazadas o personas con problemas graves de salud mental o enfermedades en la fase activa. Si te preocupan cuestiones relacionadas con la salud o la idoneidad de los ejercicios, te recomendamos que te pongas en contacto con el instructor del curso para hablar más al respecto.

Instructora

Anna-Kaisa Hirvanen ha sido estudiante de budismo Bön y de Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche desde 2008, y desde entonces ha estudiado y practicado activamente el yoga tibetano (Tsa Lung Trul Khor). Ha completado formaciones de 4 y 3 años en Tsa Lung Trul Khor con Alejandro Chaoul y ha profundizado sus estudios y práctica también en el Instituto Lishu, India, donde asistió a retiros intensivos y largos y estudió las diversas prácticas de la tradición Bön durante un total de un año y medio. Recientemente participó en The 3 Doors Academy, un programa de meditación de dos años y medio en los Estados Unidos. Anna-Kaisa vive en Finlandia y ha estado impartiendo cursos de Tsa Lung Trul Khor bajo la guía de sus profesores desde 2012.

Lugar: Casa de la Mare Terra, en Menorca día 26 y 27 de octubre

Precio del taller para las personas que no necesitan alojamiento (comida del sábado incluida): 75€.

Las personas con alojamiento  pagan 60€ por el taller más el precio del alojamiento.

Hay posibilidad de reservar también la comida del domingo por un extra de 15€

Para inscribirse en el curso es necesario el prepago de 20€.

ALOJAMIENTO:

Para las personas que necesitan alojamiento, La Mare Terra ofrece 13 camas en habitaciones compartidas dobles y una habitación para cuatro personas.

Los precios para alojamiento y comidas son:

Pensión completa: dormir, desayuno, comida, cena i sala 70€ por persona por día

Hay posibilidad de quedar a dormir con desayuno los días de la semana antes o después del taller por un coste de 45€ por persona por día.

También hay posibilidad de reservar comidas o cenas sueltas por 15€ y desayunos 8€

Es posible reservar la comida del domingo por un pago extra de 15€

Si decides a venir desde la península reserva tus vuelos cuanto antes para evitar precios muy elevados.

Para reservar contacta con ligminchaspain@gmail.com

Os recomendamos reservar con suficiente antelación, las inscripciones serán en el orden de realización de las reservas y hay pocas plazas.

Horario

Horario diario 26-27 de octubre:

Sábado 26 de octubre

10:00-12:00 horas de clase y prácticas

12:00-12:30 horas de descanso

12:30-13:30 horas de clase y prácticas

13:30-15:00 horas de descanso para comer

15:00-16:30 horas de clase y prácticas

16:30-17:00 horas de descanso

17:00-18:00 horas de clase y prácticas

Domingo 27 de octubre

10:00-12:00 horas de clase y prácticas

12:00-12:30 horas de descanso

12:30-14:30 horas de clase y prácticas

ENGLISH :

Tibetan Yoga (Tsa Lung Trul Khor) can be a wonderful support for anyone practicing spiritual growth. By harmonizing the winds (lung, prana, or chi) and guiding their flow through physical and energetic dimensions, Tsa Lung Trul Khor can clear long-held blocks in the practitioner’s body, energy, and mind, supporting the spontaneous arising of awareness during formal meditation and in everyday life.

In this course, you will learn the 9 purification breaths and five movements of the Tsa Lung external practice of the Ma Gyud-Mother Tantra performed in a seated position. The practices activate and balance the elemental winds of our body. Tsa Lung is a subtle yet powerful way to develop the connection between body and mind. In addition, you will also learn Magical Movements (Trul Khor) from both the A-tri tradition and the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud tradition in a short version. These dynamic practices include slightly stronger movements as well as breathing and visualisation techniques.

The practices come from the Bön Buddhist tradition and are over 1000 years old. They beautifully complement all meditation practices, especially Dzogchen, and offer us the opportunity to recognise our own wisdom nature, from which we can benefit ourselves and others.

Who is it for?

The course is open to everyone. Beginners and experienced yoga students alike are welcome. The course focuses on meditation and breathing exercises, the movement sections are easy to learn and can be done sitting on the floor or in a chair. Some of the breathing exercises are not necessarily suitable for pregnant women or people with serious mental health problems or illnesses in the active phase. If you are concerned about health issues or the suitability of the exercises, we recommend that you contact the course instructor to discuss this further.

Instructor

Anna-Kaisa Hirvanen has been a student of Bön Buddhism and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche since 2008, and has since then been actively studying and practicing Tibetan yoga (Tsa Lung Trul Khor). She has completed 4- and 3-year trainings in Tsa Lung Trul Khor with Alejandro Chaoul and has deepened her studies and practice also at the Lishu Institute, India, where she attended intensive and long retreats and studied the various practices of the Bön tradition for a total of one and a half years. She recently participated in The 3 Doors Academy, a two and a half year meditation program in the United States. Anna-Kaisa lives in Finland and has been teaching Tsa Lung Trul Khor courses under the guidance of her teachers since 2012.

Location: Casa de la Mare Terra, Menorca on 26th and 27th October

Price:  for people who do not need accommodation (Saturday lunch included): 75€.

People with accommodation pay 60€ for the workshop plus the price of accommodation.

It is also possible to book Sunday lunch for an extra 15€

To confirm the registration:  deposit of 20€ is needed.

ACCOMMODATION:

For people who need accommodation, La Mare Terra offers 13 beds in shared double rooms and one room for four people.

The prices for accommodation and meals are:

Full board: bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and lounge 70€ per person per day

It is possible to stay overnight with breakfast on the days before or after the workshop for a cost of 45€ per person per day.

There is also the possibility of booking individual meals or dinners for €15 and breakfasts for €8

 book your flights as soon as possible to avoid very high prices.

To book, contact ligminchaspain@gmail.com

We recommend that you book well in advance, registrations will be in the order in which reservations are made and there are few places.

Daily schedule 26-27th Oct:

Saturday 26th Oct

10:00-12:00 teaching and practice

12:00-12:30 break

12:30-13:30 teaching and practice

13:30-15:00 lunch break

15:00-16:30 teaching and practice

16:30-17:00 break

17:00-18:00 teaching and practice

Sunday 27th Oct

10:00-12:00 teaching and practice

12:00-12:30 break

12:30-14:30 teaching and practice

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Date

November 8-10, 2024

Time

09.00-16.00

Location

Dechen Institute & Dakini Meditation Center, Regent House, Bangkok

Registration

Contact 

Las sesiones serán impartidas en inglés con tradución al español

Sessions will be taught in English with translation into Spanish. (You will find instruccions in English bellow after the Spanish)

El yoga tibetano (Tsa Lung Trul Khor) puede ser un apoyo maravilloso para cualquiera que practique el crecimiento espiritual. Al armonizar los vientos (lung, prana o chi) y guiar su flujo a través de las dimensiones física y energética, Tsa Lung Trul Khor puede eliminar bloqueos prolongados en el cuerpo, la energía y la mente del practicante, apoyando el surgimiento espontáneo de la conciencia durante las sesiones formales de meditación y en la vida cotidiana.

En este curso, aprenderá las 9 respiraciones de purificación y los cinco movimientos de la práctica externa de Tsa Lung del Ma Gyud-Madre Tantra que se realizan en posición sentada. Las prácticas activan y equilibran los vientos elementales de nuestro cuerpo. Tsa Lung es una forma sutil pero poderosa de desarrollar la conexión entre el cuerpo y la mente. Además, también aprenderás Movimientos Mágicos (Trul Khor) tanto de la tradición A-tri como de la tradición Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud en una versión corta. Estas prácticas dinámicas incluyen movimientos ligeramente más fuertes, así como técnicas de respiración y visualización.

Las prácticas provienen de la tradición budista Bön y tienen más de 1000 años de antigüedad. Complementan maravillosamente todas las prácticas de meditación, especialmente Dzogchen, y nos ofrecen la oportunidad de reconocer nuestra propia naturaleza de sabiduría, de la que podemos beneficiarnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás.

¿A quién?

El curso está abierto a todo el mundo. Son bienvenidos tanto principiantes como estudiantes experimentados de yoga. El curso se centra en ejercicios de meditación y respiración, las secciones de movimiento son fáciles de aprender y se pueden realizar sentado en el suelo o en una silla. Algunos de los ejercicios de respiración no son necesariamente adecuados para mujeres embarazadas o personas con problemas graves de salud mental o enfermedades en la fase activa. Si te preocupan cuestiones relacionadas con la salud o la idoneidad de los ejercicios, te recomendamos que te pongas en contacto con el instructor del curso para hablar más al respecto.

Instructora

Anna-Kaisa Hirvanen ha sido estudiante de budismo Bön y de Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche desde 2008, y desde entonces ha estudiado y practicado activamente el yoga tibetano (Tsa Lung Trul Khor). Ha completado formaciones de 4 y 3 años en Tsa Lung Trul Khor con Alejandro Chaoul y ha profundizado sus estudios y práctica también en el Instituto Lishu, India, donde asistió a retiros intensivos y largos y estudió las diversas prácticas de la tradición Bön durante un total de un año y medio. Recientemente participó en The 3 Doors Academy, un programa de meditación de dos años y medio en los Estados Unidos. Anna-Kaisa vive en Finlandia y ha estado impartiendo cursos de Tsa Lung Trul Khor bajo la guía de sus profesores desde 2012.

Días: 9 y 10 de noviembre

Lugar: Centro de yoga Ashtangamar Yoga Shala

C/ Abogado Victoriano Frías, 21, Local 1 (El Palo). Málaga

Inscripciones: Victoria 670300027

www.ashtangayogamaryogashala.com

Precio del taller: 80€.

Horario

Horario diario 9-10 noviembre

Sábado 9 de noviembre

10:00-12:00 horas de clase y prácticas

12:00-12:30 horas de descanso

12:30-13:30 horas de clase y prácticas

13:30-15:00 horas de descanso para comer

15:00-16:30 horas de clase y prácticas

16:30-17:00 horas de descanso

17:00-18:00 horas de clase y prácticas

Domingo 10 de noviembre

10:00-12:00 horas de clase y prácticas

12:00-12:30 horas de descanso

12:30-14:30 horas de clase y prácticas

ENGLISH :

Tibetan Yoga (Tsa Lung Trul Khor) can be a wonderful support for anyone practicing spiritual growth. By harmonizing the winds (lung, prana, or chi) and guiding their flow through physical and energetic dimensions, Tsa Lung Trul Khor can clear long-held blocks in the practitioner’s body, energy, and mind, supporting the spontaneous arising of awareness during formal meditation and in everyday life.

In this course, you will learn the 9 purification breaths and five movements of the Tsa Lung external practice of the Ma Gyud-Mother Tantra performed in a seated position. The practices activate and balance the elemental winds of our body. Tsa Lung is a subtle yet powerful way to develop the connection between body and mind. In addition, you will also learn Magical Movements (Trul Khor) from both the A-tri tradition and the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud tradition in a short version. These dynamic practices include slightly stronger movements as well as breathing and visualisation techniques.

The practices come from the Bön Buddhist tradition and are over 1000 years old. They beautifully complement all meditation practices, especially Dzogchen, and offer us the opportunity to recognise our own wisdom nature, from which we can benefit ourselves and others.

Who is it for?

The course is open to everyone. Beginners and experienced yoga students alike are welcome. The course focuses on meditation and breathing exercises, the movement sections are easy to learn and can be done sitting on the floor or in a chair. Some of the breathing exercises are not necessarily suitable for pregnant women or people with serious mental health problems or illnesses in the active phase. If you are concerned about health issues or the suitability of the exercises, we recommend that you contact the course instructor to discuss this further.

Instructor

Anna-Kaisa Hirvanen has been a student of Bön Buddhism and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche since 2008, and has since then been actively studying and practicing Tibetan yoga (Tsa Lung Trul Khor). She has completed 4- and 3-year trainings in Tsa Lung Trul Khor with Alejandro Chaoul and has deepened her studies and practice also at the Lishu Institute, India, where she attended intensive and long retreats and studied the various practices of the Bön tradition for a total of one and a half years. She recently participated in The 3 Doors Academy, a two and a half year meditation program in the United States. Anna-Kaisa lives in Finland and has been teaching Tsa Lung Trul Khor courses under the guidance of her teachers since 2012.

Days: November 9 and 10

Location: Ashtangamar Yoga Shala Yoga Center

C/ Abogado Victoriano Frías, 21, Local 1 (El Palo). Malaga

Registration: Victoria 670300027

www.ashtangayogamaryogashala.com

Workshop price: €80.

Daily schedule 9-10th november

Saturday 9th november

10:00-12:00 teaching and practice

12:00-12:30 break

12:30-13:30 teaching and practice

13:30-15:00 lunch break

15:00-16:30 teaching and practice

16:30-17:00 break

17:00-18:00 teaching and practice

Sunday 10th november

10:00-12:00 teaching and practice

12:00-12:30 break

12:30-14:30 teaching and practice

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2024 Winter Retreat: Resting in the Wonder of the Natural Mind

with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Weekend option ~ December 27–29, 2024

In winter, nature turns inward to renew itself before the emergence of spring. As in nature, we, too, benefit from taking time to turn inward—to reflect, meditate, and nourish ourselves in community. As we find our centeredness through resting in stillness, silence, and spaciousness, we discover the sacred expanse of our own being and the rich resource of those who gather in this way. We rest, renew, and generate fresh visions for our lives. We activate our aspiration to benefit others.

For this 2024 Winter Retreat, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche warmly invites you to join him for a weekend dzogchen meditation retreat, from December 27–29. A nine day option is also available, from December 27–January 4, 2025.

Dzogchen teachings, known as the teachings of “great perfection,” are considered the highest teachings in Bön and Tibetan Buddhism. The teachings hold the view that each of us and all of  reality is inherently complete and perfected as it is. Nothing needs to be transformed or renounced, simply recognized for what it truly is. Without accepting or rejecting any of our experiences, thoughts, or emotions, the essential dzogchen practice is a practice of allowing everything to be just as it is, without the elaboration of our habitual patterns or the conceptual mind. In this natural space of openness, we abide, fully present with wisdom and compassion.

In this retreat, Rinpoche will present and guide a selection of dzogchen practices from the ancient Bön text of the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, the core of Rinpoche’s teaching at our winter retreats for the last 30 years. Experienced practitioners who have attended any of the 5-year cycles of the Experiential Transmission, as well as those who are new to dzogchen meditation are warmly welcomed. 

If you are new to these teachings and practices, Rinpoche strongly encourages you to register for two free courses prior to attending the winter retreat:

•  Starting a Meditation Practice through Ligmincha Learning, and
•  Focusing and Calming Your Mind: The Tibetan Practice of Zhiné, through Glidewing

Time will be dedicated for a morning walk with Rinpoche. These walks are a beautiful opportunity to connect to others, with Rinpoche, and with our visiting resident lamas. We bring care and attention to the health of the body, get good sleep, and enjoy nutritious food—all supporting our ability to deepen and stabilize our meditation.

This weekend option is initially opening for commuters only. But, if you wish to stay on campus, you can join a waitlist for accommodations when you register.

If you would like to register for the full 9 day retreat from December 27–January 4, 2025, click here. Registration opens on August 7, 2024.

Tentative Schedule (New York time)
link to your local time zone

December 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Onsite Registration/Check-in
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner
6:45 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Break
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Teachings

December 28–December 29, 2024
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Break
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Teachings
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Break
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Teachings
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice
6:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Break
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner

2024 Winter Retreat: Resting in the Wonder of the Natural Mind 

with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 

December 27, 2024–January 4, 2025
[Weekend option ~ December 27–29, 2024 click here]

Welcome to a dzogchen retreat open to everyone! In winter, nature turns inward to renew itself before the emergence of spring. As in nature, we, too, benefit from taking time to turn inward—to reflect, meditate, and nourish ourselves in community. As we find our centeredness through resting in stillness, silence, and spaciousness, we discover the sacred expanse of our own being and the rich resource of those who gather in this way. We rest, renew, and generate fresh visions for our lives. We activate our aspiration to benefit others. 

For this 2024 Winter Retreat, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche warmly invites you to join him for nine days of dzogchen meditation. Our traditional six-day retreat has expanded in length as a support to deepen our practice together. 

Dzogchen teachings, known as the teachings of “great perfection,” are considered the highest teachings in Bön and Tibetan Buddhism. The teachings hold the view that each of us and all of  reality is inherently complete and perfected as it is. Nothing needs to be transformed or renounced, simply recognized for what it truly is. Without accepting or rejecting any of our experiences, thoughts, or emotions, the essential dzogchen practice is a practice of allowing everything to be just as it is, without the elaboration of our habitual patterns or the conceptual mind. In this natural space of openness, we abide, fully present with wisdom and compassion. 

In this retreat, Rinpoche will present and guide a selection of dzogchen practices from the ancient Bön text of the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, the core of Rinpoche’s teaching at our winter retreats for the last 30 years. Experienced practitioners who have attended any of the 5-year cycles of the Experiential Transmission, as well as those who are new to dzogchen meditation are warmly welcomed. If you are new to these teachings and practices, Rinpoche strongly encourages you to register for two free courses prior to attending the winter retreat:

•  Starting a Meditation Practice through Ligmincha Learning, and
•  Focusing and Calming Your Mind: The Tibetan Practice of Zhiné, through Glidewing

Time will be dedicated for a morning walk with Rinpoche. These walks are a beautiful opportunity to connect to others, with Rinpoche, and with our visiting resident lamas. We bring care and attention to the health of the body, get good sleep, and enjoy nutritious food—all supporting our ability to deepen and stabilize our meditation. 

A weekend option from December 27-29, 2024 is available for commuters.
Onsite accommodations are available for those attending the full retreat.
Weekend Commuters who want to stay on campus can join a waitlist for rooms. 

Tentative Schedule (New York time)
link to your local time zone

December 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Onsite Registration/Check-in
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Teachings

December 28 -December 30, 2024 & January 2-3, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Teachings
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner

December 31, 2023
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Du Dok (end of year ritual)
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Teaching
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Dinner

January 1, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Sang Chӧd & Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Teachings
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner

January 4, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Final Teaching
& Close of Retreat
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Tsok
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Khata offering
1:30 p.m. Lunch

2024 Winter Retreat: Resting in the Wonder of the Natural Mind 

with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 

December 27, 2024–January 4, 2025
[Weekend option ~ December 27–29, 2024 click here]

Welcome to a dzogchen retreat open to everyone! In winter, nature turns inward to renew itself before the emergence of spring. As in nature, we, too, benefit from taking time to turn inward—to reflect, meditate, and nourish ourselves in community. As we find our centeredness through resting in stillness, silence, and spaciousness, we discover the sacred expanse of our own being and the rich resource of those who gather in this way. We rest, renew, and generate fresh visions for our lives. We activate our aspiration to benefit others. 

For this 2024 Winter Retreat, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche warmly invites you to join him for nine days of dzogchen meditation. Our traditional six-day retreat has expanded in length as a support to deepen our practice together. 

Dzogchen teachings, known as the teachings of “great perfection,” are considered the highest teachings in Bön and Tibetan Buddhism. The teachings hold the view that each of us and all of  reality is inherently complete and perfected as it is. Nothing needs to be transformed or renounced, simply recognized for what it truly is. Without accepting or rejecting any of our experiences, thoughts, or emotions, the essential dzogchen practice is a practice of allowing everything to be just as it is, without the elaboration of our habitual patterns or the conceptual mind. In this natural space of openness, we abide, fully present with wisdom and compassion. 

In this retreat, Rinpoche will present and guide a selection of dzogchen practices from the ancient Bön text of the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, the core of Rinpoche’s teaching at our winter retreats for the last 30 years. Experienced practitioners who have attended any of the 5-year cycles of the Experiential Transmission, as well as those who are new to dzogchen meditation are warmly welcomed. If you are new to these teachings and practices, Rinpoche strongly encourages you to register for two free courses prior to attending the winter retreat:

•  Starting a Meditation Practice through Ligmincha Learning, and
•  Focusing and Calming Your Mind: The Tibetan Practice of Zhiné, through Glidewing

Time will be dedicated for a morning walk with Rinpoche. These walks are a beautiful opportunity to connect to others, with Rinpoche, and with our visiting resident lamas. We bring care and attention to the health of the body, get good sleep, and enjoy nutritious food—all supporting our ability to deepen and stabilize our meditation. 

A weekend option from December 27-29, 2024 is available for commuters.
Onsite accommodations are available for those attending the full retreat.
Weekend Commuters who want to stay on campus can join a waitlist for rooms. 

Tentative Schedule (New York time)
link to your local time zone

December 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Onsite Registration/Check-in
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Teachings

December 28 -December 30, 2024 & January 2-3, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Teachings
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner

December 31, 2023
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Du Dok (end of year ritual)
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Teaching
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Dinner

January 1, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Sang Chӧd & Teachings
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Teachings
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner

January 4, 2025
7:00 a.m.–7:40 a.m. Practice
7:40 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Walk/Circumambulate
8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Final Teaching
& Close of Retreat
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Tsok
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Khata offering
1:30 p.m. Lunch