Ngöndro Practice Retreats
Ngöndro practitioners will have the opportunity to do their accumulations at the Temple one weekend per month, in three daily practice sessions.
As a way to strengthen their personal practice, Ngöndro practitioners are invited to come and do their accumulations at the Temple, together with other practitioners.
Practice sessions: (UTC-3)
• Session 1: 9 am to 12 pm (Saturday) / 9.30 pm to 12 pm (Sunday)
• Session 2: 2 pm to 4:30 pm
• Session 3: 7 pm to 9 pm
Each person will do their own accumulation, but the idea of group practice is to give and receive support from the sangha. The presence of the sangha, committed to the same path, helps to inspire us and remind us of the precious teachings of Ngondro received from Lama Tsering and other masters.
It is not necessary to participate in both days or all sessions. You can choose which day and which session you want to participate in.
Please note: this is a practice retreat. There will be no teachings.
In-person only.
Pre-registration is only necessary if you plan to have meals or stay at the Temple.
Ngöndro practice - (Saturday and Sunday)
The retreat will have three daily sessions: (UTC-3):
• 1st session: 9am - 12pm (Saturday) / 9.30am to 12pm (Sunday)
• 2nd session: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
• 3rd session: 7pm - 9pm
You can choose to participate only on Saturday or only on Sunday.
You can choose to attend as many sessions as you like on the day: just one or more sessions.
Participation is free of charge.
An offering must be made if you choose to eat in the Temple or stay in the Temple.
When registering, you can request meals and accommodation. The Events team will contact you to confirm your reservations at a later date.
Important: meals offered by the Temple include vegetarian options, but we are unable to cater for special diets with ingredient restrictions.
Meals at the Temple
If you wish to have your meals at the Temple, these are the offering prices:
• Lunch: R$ 44
• Dinner: R$ 24
• Lunch + dinner combo: R$ 68
Maha Pizza:
Our food truck serves pizza slices, quiche, cheese bread, salad, cold and hot drinks, sweets, and popsicles. There are vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and sugar-free options.
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.
You must reserve a parking space when you register and wait for confirmation by email from the events area.
As our parking is limited, we strongly suggest that participants share rides.
Remove your shoes and hat before entering the meditation hal.
Photography, recording, or filming inside the meditation hall or during teachings is not allowed.
Do not touch other practitioners' objects and musical instruments.
Do not lie down in the practice and teaching area.
In the presence of Rinpoches and Lamas, it is traditional to remain standing until they sit down. We then do three prostrations as a sign of respect.
Do not point your feet at statues, lamas, and sacred objects.
Do not step over sacred texts, practice objects, or benches.
Do not place texts directly on the floor.
Sacred texts are loaned for use during meditation practices only and should not be taken home or copied without the Temple's authorization.
If you find an object that does not belong to you, please hand it to one of our volunteers present at the site.
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