Dream Yoga retreat
Shakiamuni Buddha said that life is a dream, and compared the manifestation of phenomena to the reflection of the moon in a lake and a rainbow in the sky: nothing exists in fact as our common perception would have us believe.
The Dream Yoga is a method that helps us investigate these profound teachings and experience them in our own lives.
This year-end, Lama Tsering will offer a Dream Yoga retreat (December 26 to January 1). This practice is part of the cycle of "Red Tara - The Essence That Fulfills All Wishes," revealed by Apong Terton.
"May I recognize all experiences as being as insubstantial as the fabric of the dream during the night, and immediately awaken to perceive the manifestation of pure wisdom in the arising of every phenomenon." (Sadhana of Red Tara)
There are three types of retreat. All of them require full participation.
I'm taking part for the first time: this option is face-to-face only, with accommodation in the Temple.
I'm taking part for the second time: this can be done online or in person, with accommodation.
I have participated two or more times (in person): in this modality, participation is only in person, with or without accommodation, and you must meet one of these prerequisites:
- have participated in at least two Dream Yoga retreats and have received teachings from Dzogchen
- have participated in at least two Dream Yoga retreats and are accumulating Ngondro. In these circumstances, Lama Tsering will assess the possibility of participation on a case-by-case basis.
The retreat has two categories:
Beginners: those who are attending the retreat for the first or second time. This categority is in person only, with accommodation in the Temple and full participation.
Advanced: those who have already completed the retreat in person, having stayed at the Temple at least twice. In this category, participation is full, with or without accommodation. There is an online option, which must also be full.
To participate in person, you must choose this option when registering.
It is not possible to take part in part of this retreat, even for those who have done so before. Therefore, full participation, from December 26 to January 1, is required.
Anyone who has not yet received the Red Tara empowerment must receive it in person on December 26 at 9:30 a.m. in order to take part in the retreat.
Odsal Ling will provide accommodation and meals for those attending the in-person retreat. However, priority for accommodation will be given to those who are attending the retreat for the first time.
To take part online, you must have previously completed the Dream Yoga retreat in full and in person at least twice, and choose this option when registering.
It is not possible to take part in part of this retreat, even for those who have done it before. Therefore, full participation, from December 26 to January 1, is required.
The teachings will not be recorded, only broadcast live. Therefore, it will not be possible to watch the teachings afterwards. Please do not insist.
December 26th
9:30 a.m. - Red Tara empowerment - open to all, registered or not for the retreat
From the afternoon of the 26th until January 1st, the practice sessions will be communicated according to the course of the retreat.
Full retreat with accommodation - R$ 1659,00
Includes accommodation from December 25th to January 1st, plus meals from dinner on the 25th to breakfast on the 1st.
Registration Closed
Complete retreat with accommodation - R$ 1659,00
Includes accommodation from December 25th to January 1st, plus meals from dinner on the 25th until breakfast on the 1st.
Full retreat with accommodation - R$ 1659,00
Includes accommodation from December 25th to January 1st, plus meals from dinner on the 25th to breakfast on the 1st.
Registration Closed
Online retreat - R$ 600,00 (write to [email protected])
For those who have attended the retreat in person at least twice, the offering is spontaneous.
Registration Closed
Previous partial or online participations are not valid for this category.
For those going on a full retreat, with accommodation: all meals included.
For those going on a full retreat, without accommodation: lunch only
We have a food truck with pizza, cheese bread, juices, popsicles, sweets and coffee, open during lunch and other breaks.
I have dietary restrictions, is it possible to adapt the Temple's meals to them?
The Odsal Ling Temple offers meat and vegetarian meals. We are unable to accommodate requests for food suitable for other restrictions.
The teachings will be granted in English and consecutively translated into Portuguese.
Do I need to have received any empowerment to participate?
Yes, it is necessary to have received Red Tara empowerment, which will be granted on the 26th at 9:30am.
Can anyone take part online?
No, you need to have done the Dream Yoga retreat before.
I've already done the retreat, can't I stay at the Temple?
No. Accommodation is given priority to those who are attending the retreat for the first time, but when you register you can join the waiting list for accommodation and we will contact you if there are any vacancies.
I can't attend every day, can I sign up?
This retreat requires full participation, so you need to attend from the morning of December 26 until the morning of January 1.
I have dietary restrictions, is it possible to adapt the Temple's meals to them?
The Odsal Ling Temple offers meat and vegetarian meals. We are unable to accommodate requests for food suitable for other restrictions.
