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SUMMARY:Gesar Drala Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the fall Gesar Drala retreat in Nepal is now open. His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurme Rinpoche will teach and guide students in the Drupcho practices of Gesar Drala Practice. \nThe retreat will take place in the Rigon Tashi Choeling Monastery in the Dollu Valley in Pharping\, Nepal. The Drupcho will consist of daily teachings and practice. The details on the session timings will be announced at the event. The text is a medium length practice of Gesar Drala. \nRetreat Details\nDrupcho: October 22-28\nThe retreat will begin with an empowerment on October 22nd. It is a requirement that all participants who wish to attend receive the empowerment and the reading transmission on the first day\, October 22nd. \nThere are also planned teachings in the evenings by Khenpo Tenzin Wangdu. Further details about the retreat and a FAQ will be sent in late September to those who have completed their registration. \nRegistration Costs for the Retreat\n\nMember: $500\nBenefactor: $550\nSponsor: $750\nTexts: $40\n\nPlease indicate on the registration form if you wish to reserve retreat accommodations and your room preference. \n\nHow to Register\nTo attend the Great Drala Retreat in Nepal\, please complete your registration form at the link provided below. If you have any specific requests or issues that we need to be aware of\, please indicate this in the field provided. \nNote: If you wish to pay by cash\, you may do so at the on-site event registration desk. If you plan to do this\, please indicate this in the comments on your registration form. \nHere is the registration form link: \nClick Here to Register \n\nPayment\nOnce you have submitted the registration form\, your payment for the retreat can be made at the Ripa Ladrang donation page. Please select the ‘Gesar Drala Drupcho Retreat – Nepal 2024’ in the drop-down menu (you have four options: Member\, Benefactor\, Sponsor or Participate from Afar). \nHere is the payment link: \nClick Here to Donate \n\nAccommodations\nWe have reserved rooms with local guest houses within walking distance of the monastery and will assign rooms based upon your preferences. Your payment for accommodations are to be made directly to your guest house upon checkout. All prices include three (3) meals per day. \n\nEconomy Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $15 per day\, per person)\nEconomy Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day\, per person)\nHigher Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day\, per person)\nHigher Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $60 per day\, per person)\n\nPlease note that we will try our best to accommodate your room preference\, however\, given the number of people attending and the availability of rooms\, we may not have many single occupancy rooms available. Please indicate a partner or a friend that you would like to share a room with (if any) so that we can try to accommodate your requests. We also recommend that you arrive 1-2 days prior to the start of the retreat to settle in after your travel. \n\nAirport Transfers\nA pre-paid taxi to your guest house can be booked at the pre-paid taxi desk on the way out of the Kathmandu Airport. If you require additional assistance\, please let us know in the special request section of the registration form. Return transportation from the retreat to Kathmandu or the airport can be arranged at the registration desk when you check in. \n\nVisas\nA Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You can find all the details using the link below: \nNepal Visa Information \nAlternatively\, you may also obtain a visa through your local Nepal Consulate prior to your departure to Nepal. \n\nCOVID Rules\nPlease check for any Covid travel rules for the airlines you are taking. Nepal currently does not require vaccination certificates or negative PCR tests for entry. Please check a few days before your travel as these rules may change. Information about Covid precautions for the retreat will be sent out in an FAQ to registered participants. \nWe strongly urge that you purchase travel insurance with trip interruption and medical coverage prior to your travel to Nepal in case of medical or other emergencies. \nMore communications will follow soon. Please feel free to email us with any questions at gesardrala@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all at the retreat!
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/gesar-drala-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Rigon Tashi Choling Monastery\, Dallu\, Pharping\, Nepal
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Lead from Within Gala
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SUMMARY:Meditation as Medicine: Ancient Tools for Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Toronto Gesar Empowerment with Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
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SUMMARY:Guru Dorje Drollo protection blessing and long life ceremony with Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
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SUMMARY:Toronto Gala Fundraising Dinner with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
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SUMMARY:Registration is now open for the 2026 Vajrasattva Shitro Retreat October 13-9
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the fall Nepal retreat is now open. His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurme Rinpoche will teach and guide students in the Drupcho practices of Vajrasattva Shitro. This is a practice of the Guru Vajrasattva\, the embodiment of all buddha families\, entitled”The Beacon of Primordial Awareness: Dispersing Darkness and Unveiling the Luminosity of Reality” whichpurifies the accumulations of karma\, afflictive emotions\, and the obscurations of all beings. The text is from His Eminence’s own pure vision and is being translated and practiced with western students for the first time. \nThe retreat will take place in the Rigon Tashi Choeling Monastery in the Dollu Valley in Pharping\, Nepal. The Drupcho will consist of daily teachings and practice. The details on the session timings will be announced at the event. \nRetreat Details\nDrupcho: October 14-20 \nThe retreat will begin with an empowerment on October 14th. It is a requirement that all participants who wish to attend receive the empowerment and the reading transmission on the first day\, October 14th. \nThere are also planned teachings in the evenings by Khenpo Tenzin Wangdu. Further details about the retreat and a FAQ will be sent in September to those who have completed their registration. \nRegistration Costs for the Retreat\nMember: $500\nBenefactor: $550\nSponsor: $750\nIn addition\, to purchase the Practice Texts Please add $40 to the registration amount \nPlease indicate on the registration form if you wish to reserve retreat accommodations and your room preference. \nHow to Register \nTo attend the Vajrasattva Shitro Retreat in Nepal\, please complete your registration form at the link provided below. If you have any specific requests or issues that we need to be aware of\, please indicate this in the field provided. \nNote: If you wish to pay by cash\, you may do so at the on-site event registration desk. If you plan to do this\, please indicate this in the comments on your registration form. \nHere is the registration form link:\nClick Here to Register \nPayment \nOnce you have submitted the registration form\, your payment for the retreat can be made at the Ripa Ladrang donation page. Please select the ‘Vajrasattva Shitro Drupcho Retreat – Nepal 2025’ in the drop-down menu (you have four options: Member\, Benefactor\, Sponsor or Participate from Afar). \nHere is the payment link:\nClick Here to Donate \nAccommodations \nWe have reserved rooms with local guest houses within walking distance of the monastery and will assign rooms based upon your preferences. Your payment for accommodations are to be made directly to your guest house upon checkout. All prices include three (3) meals per day. \nEconomy Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $15 per day\, per person)\nEconomy Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day\, per person)\nHigher Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day\, per person)\nHigher Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $60 per day\, per person) \nPlease note that we will try our best to accommodate your room preference\, however\, given the number of people attending and the availability of rooms\, we may not have many single occupancy rooms available. Please indicate a partner or a friend that you would like to share a room with (if any) so that we can try to accommodate your requests. We also recommend that you arrive 1-2 days prior to the start of the retreat to settle in after your travel. \nAirport Transfers \nA pre-paid taxi to your guest house can be booked at the pre-paid taxi desk on the way out of the Kathmandu Airport. If you require additional assistance\, please let us know in the special request section of the registration form. Return transportation from the retreat to Kathmandu or the airport can be arranged at the registration desk when you check in. \nVisas \nA Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You can find all the details at the following link: \nNepal Visa Information \nAlternatively\, you may also obtain a visa through your local Nepal Consulate prior to your departure to Nepal. \nWe strongly urge that you purchase travel insurance with trip interruption and medical coverage prior to your travel to Nepal in case of medical or other emergencies. \nMore communications will follow soon. Please feel free to email us with any questions at Vajrasattvashitro2025@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all at the retreat!
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/registration-is-now-open-for-the-2026-vajrasattva-shitro-retreat-october-3-9/
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