Sat 13th – Sat 27th, July 2019
Extensive Teachings on the Vajrayana Path
START TIME SAT 13th JULY — 2.30pm
Tromge Jigme Rinpoche will continue a series of annual summer retreats covering all aspects of Vajrayana practice, including meditations, deity yoga sadhana, ritual arts and texts relevant to all nine yanas. These retreats are being offered under the auspices of Chagdud Gonpa Foundation, with the aspiration to enrich the sangha’s knowledge and application of the practices His Eminence Chagdud Rinpoche introduced to his students. The retreat will run for two weeks. Full-time attendance is required in order to participate in this retreat. This program is open to both new and returning students.
In 2016 Tromge Jigme Rinpoche expanded on 2015’s Lojong (Mind Training) teachings and gave instruction on the practice of the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro. In 2017, Rinpoche taught on Ngari Panchen’s Perfect Conduct.
In 2019, for returning students, teachings will begin on the Three Roots as the pathway to the dzogchen teachings. New students will study the Seven-Point Mind-training (Lojong) and begin their Ngondro study and practice.
Retreatants new to the program at PPI should note that the Lojong (Mind Training) covered in the first year of the program is essential, fundamental training for the accomplishment of any Vajrayana practice, including Ngondro. Therefore, all new retreatants will be focusing on Lojong, even if they have previously completed a Ngondro. In subsequent years, having completed ngondro, they can transfer to the Three Roots/dzogchen group.
Tromge Jigme Rinpoche explains: “For some dharma practitioners, the strength of their karmic connection with Vajrayana is such that they can almost immediately make sense of the concepts unique to Vajrayana Buddhism. But for others, if there is not a proper foundation, the extraordinary wealth of Vajrayana practices can become merely a trap. For example, instead of being understood as a form of meditation, ritual arts can become a distraction, or simply inflate artistic egos. Deity yoga can result in even more confused fixation on external phenomena, or become an avenue for self-aggrandizement, rather than serving as a method for understanding ultimate truth. We want to make good use of our time, and remove our confusion rather than add to it, so retreats like this can present a wonderful opportunity to really study and apply the sublime methods transmitted to us through generations of master practitioners.”
All participants will follow a schedule of daily meditation, sadhana study and reading assignments, and there will also be time for question-and-answer sessions. Ritual arts training will be presented in the context of the preparations for the Rigdzin Dupa drubchen that follows later in August.
MORE INFORMATION ON CURRICULUM 2019-2022
COSTS: Prices for the whole retreat include accommodations as selected, three meals a day and instruction. Meals will be simple, vegetarian dishes with gluten-free and dairy-free options per advance request.
If you have questions please email us.
Early-bird Discount
Early-bird discount of $75 off the listed prices below for registrations completed before June 14th!
| Complete Event | Dormitories | Shared room in Tara House Private Room (2 twins or 1 double/queen) with Shared Bath |
|---|---|---|
| CGF Member | $504 | $756 |
| Non CGF Member | $560 | $840 |