Dates: August 2 to August 4
Description:
The devotional practice of Guru Yoga stands as the quintessential path to awaken the uncontrived realization within oneself. Through Guru Yoga, one can attain a level of realization unparalleled by any other method.
Typically, the empowerment of Guru Rinpoche precedes the teachings on Guru Yoga, often taking place the weekend prior to the commencement of this practice. Participants solely attending this class are encouraged to consider attending the preceding weekend for the empowerment, followed by this enlightening retreat. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date empowerment schedule, which may be finalized by July 10, the opening day of the retreat.
As the final segment of the extraordinary inner preliminaries, Guru Yoga holds profound significance on the path of spiritual awakening. To fully integrate this practice, participants are encouraged to accumulate 100,000 recitations, marking the completion of this transformative journey.
Prerequisites: It is best if the prospective student has taken the preceeding classes (Four Thoughts, Refuge, Bodhicitta, Mandala, Vajrasattva) and engaged in those practices in the retreat context. However, all Ngöndro courses are open to any who wish to attend. In order to proceed to the second year (Tsa Lung), the full Ngöndro course must be completed.
Class Master: Khenpo Jigmey Kalsang Rinpoche, also known as Khenpo Apchung, will lead the Ngondro class in 2024.
Class Umze: Our class umze and instructor is Lama Pasang Tenzin. Lama Pasang is highly experienced with new students and tireless in demonstrating all of the practices required for Ngondro.
Note: Class master and class lama are subject to change according to the instructions of the retreat vajra master. You will be informed of any such changes upon arrival at retreat.
Class Master: Tulku Luphug Rinpoche
Class Umze: Lama Pasang Tenzin
