Ngondro Retreat
In January, Lama Tsering will give teachings on Ngöndro, the preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism. It is said that learning Ngöndro is similar to learning the alphabet, because although they are so-called “preliminary” practices, 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 and dedicate themselves intensely to the spiritual path.
The teachings will last throughout the month of January.
If you have any questions, send an email to: [email protected]
Day 6 (Sat) - Empowerments powith Chagdud Khadro
9am or 9.30am (tbc) Vajrasattva empowerment
2pm or 2.30pm (tbc): Guru Rinpoche empowerment
Day 7 (Sun) - Teachings on the 4 thoughts, with Lama Tsering
1st tun: 9:30am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
Days 8 to 11 (Mon to Thurs) - Contemplation of the 4 thoughts
1st tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
There may be a question and answer session with Lama Tsering at 7pm on a day to be announced during the retreat.
Day 12 (Fri) - Teaching on Refuge, Bodhichitta, Prostration and Mandala Offering
19h
13th and 14th (Sat and Sun) - Teachings on Refuge, Bodhichitta, Prostration and Mandala Offering
1st tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
3rd tun: 7pm - 9pm
Days 15 to 19 (Mon to Fri) - Practice sessions
1st tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
There may be a question and answer session with Lama Tsering at 7pm on a day to be announced during the retreat.
Days 20 and 21 (Sat and Sun) - Teachings on Vajrasattva, with Lama Tsering
1st tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
Days 22 to 26 (Mon to Fri) - Practice sessions
1st tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
There may be a question and answer session with Lama Tsering at 7pm on a day to be announced during the retreat.
27th and 28th (Sat and Sun) - Teachings on Guru Yoga, with Lama Tsering
1st Tun: 9am - 12pm
2nd tun: 2pm - 5pm
Accommodation from January 5th to 28th, with dinner from the 5th to the 28th:
Dormitory: R$ 4,614.00
Shared room: R$ 5,120.00
Suite: R$ 5,603.00
Dormitory - shares a room with 7 other people
Shared room - shares room with 3 other people
Suite - shares room with 1 other person
Combo 1 - accommodation from January 6th to 14th, with lunch from the 6th to dinner on the 14th; includes Vajrasattva and Guru Rinpoche empowerments:
Dormitory: R$ 2,002.00
Shared room: R$ 2,200.00
Suite: R$ 2,389.00
Combo 2 - accommodation from January 12th to 21st, with lunch from the 12th to the 21st:
Dormitory: R$ 2.001,00
Shared room: R$ 2.199,00
Suite: R$ 2,388.00
Combo 3 - accommodation from January 19th to 28th, with dinner from the 19th until lunch on the 28th:
Dormitory: R$ 1,937.00
Shared room: R$ 2.135,00
Suite: R$ 2,324.00
The Temple has a food truck serving pizza slices, quiche, cheese bread, sweets, hot and cold drinks and popsicles. There are vegan options. Opening hours will be confirmed later.
You can also bring your own meals. We have a pantry with a microwave oven, fridge and sink.
Combo 1 : days 06 and 07: R$ 270,00
Combo 2 : days 08 to 11: R$ 210,00
Combo 3 : days 12 to 14 : R$ 280,00
Combo 4 : days 15 to 19: R$ 263,00
Combo 5 : days 20 and 21: R$ 216,00
Combo 6 : days 22 to 26: R$ 263,00
Combo 7 : days 27 and 28: R$ 216,00
The Temple has a food truck serving pizza slices, quiche, cheese bread, sweets, hot and cold drinks and popsicles. There are vegan options.
You can also bring your own meals. We have a pantry with a microwave oven, fridge and sink.
Full retreat with accommodation: the Temple will provide all meals.
Full retreat without accommodation: there is the option of having lunch at the Temple or bringing your own meal, or having meals from our food truck.
Partial retreat: there is the option of having lunch at the Temple or bringing your own meal, or having meals from our food truck.
In this mode, you will pre-register.
The events department will contact you by email to confirm your registration.
The teachings will be given in English and translated into Portuguese.
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.
