“Until now, the guru seems to be someone separate from us, but one of the skillful means that accompanies us on the path is the continuous reminder that he is not separate from us. [...] My advice is that you unite your mind with the guru's mind many times. The more often you do this, the better. Needless to say, this experience will change your life.”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
These teachings on Guru Yoga are a continuation of the Ngondro retreat held in January.
Lama Tsering requests that everyone who wishes to engage in the Ngondro accumulations receive these teachings.
The accumulations should only be started after receiving all the teachings and instructions on the 4 thoughts, refuge and bodhichitta, mandala offering and purification of Vajrasattva (offered in January) and Guru Yoga.
The following may participate in the retreat:
• Everyone who participated in the Ngondro teaching retreat in January.
• Those who are already accumulating Ngondro.
• Those who have already received the Guru Rinpoche empowerment and have not yet begun the accumulations.
Prerequisite: Having received the Guru Rinpoche empowerment from the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro sadhana.
In-person only.
What is Ngondro?
Dudjom Tersar Ngondro consists of a series of profound practices of purification and accumulation of merit, which include refuge, bodhichitta, mandala offering, Vajrasattva practice and Guru Yoga. These practices prepare and mature the practitioner's mind, establishing the internal conditions necessary to receive, comprehend, and realize higher teachings.
It is said that learning Ngöndro is like learning the alphabet, because although these practices are called “preliminary,” they are never abandoned by the practitioner and are applied throughout the spiritual path, until enlightenment.
This method, if applied diligently, purifies obscurations and negative karma, creating conditions for the practitioner to receive higher teachings—such as those of the Great Perfection. For this reason, this retreat is recommended for all those who wish to commit themselves and devote themselves intensely to the spiritual path.
If you have any questions, please write to: [email protected]
Accommodation from February 27 to March 1, including from dinner on the 27th until dinner on the 1st.
Registration: until February 21, at noon.
Dormitory: R$ 647
Shared room: R$ 693
Suite: R$ 737
Accommodation from February 27 to March 1, including from lunch on the 28th until lunch on the 1st.
Registration: until February 21, at noon.
Dormitory: R$ 519
Shared room: R$ 542
Suite: R$ 564
Registration until February 27, at noon.
Lunch and dinner included on February 28 and March 1.
Registration: until February 21, at noon.
Sessions:
(UTC-3)
Saturday, February 28
· 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
· 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
· 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 1
· 10:00 am – Sunday open teaching with Lama Tsering
· 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Closing and practice session
Meals at the Temple
Important:
Meals offered by the Temple include vegetarian options, but we are unable to accommodate special diets with ingredient restrictions.
Meals at the Temple are provided for those who selected this option when registering.
Maha Pizza
Our food truck is undergoing renovations and will be closed during this retreat.
Bring your own meal
You can also bring your own meal to heat up. We have a kitchenette with a microwave, mini-fridge, and sink.
Nearby restaurants
There are a few restaurants near the Temple that serve meals. We suggest checking the location and hours of operation of these establishments in advance.
The teachings will be granted in English and translated into Portuguese.
It is necessary to reserve a parking space at the time of registration and wait for confirmation by email from the events department.
As our parking is limited, we strongly suggest that practitioners carpool.
