Thrangu Sekhar One-Week Meditation Retreat 2024

We are delighted to announce that Thrangu Sekhar will open its door for the first time and host a one-week public retreat with its retreat master Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu.
The starting date of the retreat (May 23rd) was chosen to commemorate the passing of our Lama, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, which is also the day that the Buddha passed from the world, the 15th day of Saga Dawa. The retreat is located at one of Milarepa’s sacred practice sites.
It will be an opportunity to immerse oneself in study, contemplation and practice.  If you would like to attend, please read the following details and requirements carefully and we look forward to hearing from you.

Date

23-30 May 2024

Location

Thrangu Sekhar International Meditation Centre, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Teachers

Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu.

Daily Schedule

There will be two main teaching sessions and four meditation sessions each day.

5:00-7:00 First Practice Session
7:00 Breakfast
8:00-10:00 Dharma Teaching
10:15-12:00 Second Practice Session and Dharma Teaching
12:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 Third Practice Session
16:00-18:00 Dharma Teaching
18:00 Evening Meal
19:00-21:00 Fourth Practice Session and Q&A

(Dharma teachings will be given in Tibetan with English and Chinese interpretation available.)

Cost

All aspects of the retreat, including the teachings, accommodation and food are free.

Places Available

100

Accomodation & Food

2-3 people sharing one room as allocated by the organiser. Three vegetarian meals provided each day.

Special Notice

The use of mobile phones and tablets is prohibited during the retreat. The organisers will request that participants store them away at the beginning of the retreat and not use them until the last day of the retreat.

Transportation

Buses will be provided free of charge between Boudhanath and the retreat centre on the first and last day of the retreat.

Application Date

All applications should be submitted before 31st December 2023. You will be informed of whether you have received a place or not within a month of the final submission date.

Application Information

• Due to the limited number of people the meditation centre can accommodate, and to try and ensure that those who will benefit most from the retreat do not miss out, participants will be selected by the organisers once all applications have been received, rather than working on a first-come-first-served basis.

• Please read the following application requirements carefully. Applicants must be qualified as described below and provide the required personal information.

• If participants who have been given a place cancel without good reason, do not follow the rules of the retreat, or fail to complete the retreat, they will not be welcome to attend any future such retreats or courses.

• Applications from non-Buddhists and non-religious people are most welcome.

Application Requirements

Participants must be able to follow all rules of the meditation centre. The main rules are:

• To attend all meditation and teaching sessions for the duration of the retreat.

• To mind one’s own business and not interfere with others.

We ask that the following types of individuals not apply, for they will not be given a place:

• Those who have had a conflict with a Vajrayana lama of theirs.

• Those of poor physical or mental health or those whose personal situation might create obstacles to their own or others’ full participation in the retreat.

• Those who have failed to complete retreats they have committed themselves to in the past

Personal Information Required from Applicants:

Name, Age, Gender, Nationality, Education, and Language(s)

• Email and contact number

• Copy of passport

• Brief personal introduction, including the names of your lamas and your prior spiritual study and practice (no more than 150 words)

• A few words stating why you wish to attend this retreat (no more than 150 words)

• Other relevant information

Organisers

Thrangu Sekhar International Meditation Centre & Thrangu Dharmakara

Registration Page

https://jinshuju.net/f/bZvihd