Ngöndro retreat
In January, Lama Tsering will give teachings on Ngöndro, the preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.
“The Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro provides a magnificent means of opening the door to recognizing the nature of the mind. I hope that all those who undertake it can transcend the rigors of the practices to find true contentment in them.”
Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
It is said that learning the 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, right up to enlightenment.
This method, if applied diligently, purifies obscurations and negative karma, creating the 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 themselves and dedicate themselves intensely to the spiritual path.
See the information on the tabs below.
For questions or further information, write to eventos@odsalling.org
Questions or further information:
write to eventos@odsalling.org.
Drubchöd é uma prática elaborada e extensa, que inclui a recitação de uma sadana, mantras e danças rituais.
Um Drubchöd possui oferendas tão elaboradas quanto as de um Drubchen, porém em um período menor.
For those who are doing this retreat for the first time and have not yet started their accumulations, it is important to do the full retreat.
For this event, there are different ways to participate:
- If you've done the Ngondro retreat before and want to come for one or more days, without accommodation: write to eventos@odsalling.org.
- If you're going on the full retreat, from January 4th to 12th, with accommodation and meals: pre-register using the button below, until December 30th.
- If you've been to the Ngondro retreat before and want to take part online, on January 4 and 5 or from January 5 to 12: register using the button below, until January 3rd, by noon (UTC-3).
Guru Rinpoche empowerment: January 4th, 9:30 am (UTC-3)
Start of retreat: January 4, 2:30 pm (UTC-3)
End: January 12th
Program:
On weekends there will be teaching sessions with Lama Tsering throughout the day.
From Monday to Friday evening, there will be the possibility of teachings or question and answer sessions, but the schedule for the retreat during the week will not be set in advance. This will happen day by day.
Please be aware when registering that the schedule of teachings and practice sessions from Monday to Friday will be set throughout the retreat, and there may not be teachings with Lama Tsering or question and answer sessions on the days you choose to attend.
Option 1: complete retreat - January 4th to 12th
Includes:
- Accommodation from January 4th to 12th
- Meals: breakfast from the 4th to dinner on the 12th
- Guru Rinpoche empowerment and teachings
Dormitory: R$ 2,075
Shared room: R$ 2,259
Suite: R$ 2,435
Option 2 - January 4th to 5th
Includes:
- Accommodation from January 04 to 05
- Meals: breakfast from the 4th to dinner on the 5th
- Guru Rinpoche empowerment and teachings
Dormitory: R$ 440
Shared room: R$ 463
Suite: R$ 485
Option 3 - ONLINE Retreat - only for those who have already done the full retreat at least once
Registration open until January 3rd at noon.
- January 4-5: R$ 216
- January 4th to 12th: R$ 857
Meals are only provided for retreatants who have chosen this option when registering. There is no way to meet requests made during the event.
Important: the meals offered by the Temple include vegetarian options, but it is not possible to cater for special diets with restricted ingredients.
Maha Pizza (food truck): our food truck serves pizza slices, quiche, cheese bread, salad, cold and hot drinks, açaí, sweets and popsicles. There are vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and zero sugar options.
You bring your own meal: You can also bring your own meal to heat up. We have a pantry available for retreatants, with a microwave oven, fridge and sink.
Restaurants nearby: there are some restaurants near the Temple that serve meals. We suggest that you check the location and opening hours of these establishments in advance.
You will pre-register for accommodation. The events department will contact you by email to confirm your registration.
Option 1: full retreat - January 4th to 18th
Includes:
- Accommodation from January 4th to 18th
- Meals: breakfast from the 4th until dinner on the 18th
- Guru Rinpoche empowerment and teachings
Dormitory: R$ 3.460
Shared room: R$ 3.782
Suite: R$ 4.090
Option 2 - January 4th to 12th
Includes:
- Accommodation from January 4th to 12th
- Meals: breakfast from the 4th to dinner on the 12th
- Guru Rinpoche empowerment and teachings
Dormitory: R$ 2.075
Shared room: R$ 2.259
Suite: R$ 2.435
Option 3 - January 4th to 5th
Includes:
- Accommodation from January 04 to 05
- Meals: breakfast from the 4th to dinner on the 5th
- Guru Rinpoche empowerment and teachings
Dormitory: R$ 440
Shared room: R$ 463
Suite: R$ 485
For more information, write to: eventos@odsalling.org
- Day 04: open before Guru Rinpoche empowerment
- Weekends: open during lunch breaks
- During the week: according to retreat schedule
Consecutive translation into Portuguese.
Remove your shoes and hat before entering the meditation room.
It is not permitted to photograph, record or film the inside of the meditation room or the teachings.
Do not touch the practitioners' objects or musical instruments.
Do not lie down in the practice and teaching room.
It is traditional, in the presence of Rinpoches and Lamas, to wait standing until they sit down. Three prostrations are then made as a sign of respect.
Do not point your feet at statues, lamas or sacred objects.
Do not walk over sacred texts, practice objects or benches.
Do not place texts directly on the floor.
Sacred texts are only loaned for use during meditation practices and should not be taken home or copied without the Temple's permission.
If you find an object that doesn't belong to you, please hand it in to one of our volunteers on site.
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.
Check out the different ways to get to the Temple here.
