Ngöndro Practice Retreats
During the holidays over Easter (Friday April 7 to Sunday April 9), Tiradentes (Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23) and Labor Day (Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1), students who are doing their Ngöndro, the preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism, will have 3 daily sessions of practices at the Temple.
The Ngöndro practice sessions will be organized as follows (UTC-3)
• Session 1: 9 am to 12 pm (On Sundays 9.30am to 12pm)
• Session 2: 2 pm to 5:30 pm
• Session 3: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
* Saturday, April 29th is Guru Rinpoche's day. Therefore, session 2 will go until 4pm and there will be a Shower of Blessings Tsog at 7pm instead of session 3.
Each person will do their own accumulation, but the idea of group practice is to give and receive the support of the sangha. The presence of the sangha, committed to the same path, helps to inspire us and remind us of the precious Ngöndro teachings received from Lama Tsering and other masters.
It is not necessary to participate every day. You can select the days that are convenient for you.
Contribution: voluntary offering
To book meals and lodging, please contact [email protected] by the Wednesday prior to the practice period.
April 07 to 09
April 21 to 23
April 29 to May 1
The contribution to these retreats are of one’s choosing and can be made via voluntary offering
It is not necessary to register to participate.
However, if you wish to stay or have meals at the Temple during practice periods, please contact [email protected] to make a reservation.
You must request lodging and meals by the Wednesday before the beginning of the practice period, that is, by April 5, 19 and 26.
Will the practices be broadcast?
No, this is an in-person event.
Are there any prerequisites to take part?
Yes. You must have already received teachings and be doing the Ngöndro.
How do I register?
It is not necessary to register, but to book meals and lodging, please contact [email protected] by the Wednesday prior to the practice period.
Do I have to participate every day?
No. You can come in on the days and practice shifts that are convenient for you. We look forward to receiving you!
