Vajrasattva Jenang & Retreat
Join us for this very special retreat experience!
4-11 June 2021
“We need a powerful purification practice like the tantric yoga method of Vajrasattva to destroy both the energy forces of the ignorant mind and the negative actions of body and speech that arise from it.”
– Lama Thubten Yeshe
About Vajrasattva Practice
The Vajrasattva practice is said to be particularly powerful for freeing oursevles from negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviour. Unique to Tibetan Buddhism, the practice uses visualization, mantra, prayer and meditation to purify and let go of whatever holds back in our spiritual practice and our daily lives.
Whether you are already practicing in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition or new to it, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to undertake this powerful practice in a supportive retreat environment, with full instructions, guidance and personal support provided by retreat leader Ven. Khadro.
Outline schedule:
Friday 4th June
2-4pm: Arrival and check-in
4~5pm: Welcome Geshe Wangchen to Mahamudra
7pm: Guru Puja with Tsog
Saturday 5th June
10am-12noon: Teachings on The Foundation of All Good Qualities
2-4pm: Explanation of the benefits and practice of Single Vajrasattva
Sunday 6th June
6am: Precepts Ceremony (optional)
10am-12noon: Single Vajrasattva Jenang
2pm: Retreat with Venerable Khadro commences
~Further details of the daily retreat schedule will be announced in due course~
Friday 11th June
Retreat concludes
Suggested Reading:
The Preliminary Practice of Vajrasattva, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, FPMT booklet
Becoming Vajrasattva, The Tantric Path of Purification, Lama Thubten Yeshe, Wisdom Publications.
Teachings From the Vajrasattva Retreat, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive.
Jenang & Teachings with Geshe Thupten Wangchen
5-6th June
Jenang & Teachings with Geshe Thupten Wangchen
5-6th June
Geshe Thupten Wangchen has kindly agreed to give the Jenang (“permission”) inititation of Single Vajrasattva.
Geshe-la will also offer teachings on The Foundation of All Good Qualities, a famous prayer by Lama Tsongkhapa covering the entire path to enlightenment, and an explanation on the Vajrasattva practice and its benefits, including time for question and answer.
Geshe-la has received a Lharampa Geshe or PHD degree and has been the resident teacher at Dorje Chang Institute in Auckland since 2003.
We are very fortunate to welcome Geshe-la to Mahamudra for this special event!
(Teachings & Jenang only)
Your investment is…
…$240
This covers the centre’s facility fee and fully catered, healthy vegetarian meals (vegan / gluten free options are available).
Vajrasattva Retreat led by Venerable Thubten Khadro
6-11th June
Vajrasattva Retreat led by Venerable Thubten Khadro
6-11th June
Led by experienced retreat leader and FPMT teacher Venerable Thubten Khadro, this 5 day retreat will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen and integrate the Vajrasattva practice.
Explanations will be given for those who are new to the practice, and there will be Q&A sessions as well optional personal interviews with Ven Khadro. The retreat will include periods of silence.
(Retreat only)
Your investment is…
…$400
This covers the centre’s facility fee and fully catered, healthy vegetarian meals (vegan / gluten free options are available).
Special Rate for those attending both the Jenang and the Retreat…
…just $600
This covers the centre’s facility fee and fully catered, healthy vegetarian meals (vegan / gluten free options are available).
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Accommodation - Prices per night
Camping per person (unpowered) $20
Dormitory per person (shared toilet facilities) $32
Single room (shared toilet facilities) $55
Rustic single hut (shared toilet facilities) $55
Single cabin (self-contained) $100
Double room (shared toilet facilities) $76 (for 2)
Double cabin (self- contained) $100 (for 2)
Triple room $94 (for 3)