In January, Lama Tsering will give teachings on Ng\u00f6ndro, the preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.<\/p>\n
It is said that learning the Ng\u00f6ndro is akin to learning the alphabet, for although these practices are called \"preliminary\" they are never abandoned by the practitioner, and are applied throughout the spiritual path, all the way to enlightenment.<\/p>\n
This method, if diligently applied, purifies obscurations and negative karma, creating conditions for the practitioner to receive higher teachings - such as those of the Great Perfection. For this reason, this retreat is recommended to all those who wish to commit and dedicate themselves intensely to the spiritual path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_cta h2=\"\" add_icon=\"left\" i_icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\" i_color=\"white\" i_background_style=\"rounded\" i_background_color=\"custom\" i_size=\"sm\" i_on_border=\"true\" i_custom_background_color=\"#d14d42\"]Planned Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Guru Rinpoche's initiation Teachings: (themes in the table below)<\/em>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=\".vc_custom_1607706788652{margin-right: 3% !important;margin-left: 3% !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=\"fa fa-calendar\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Schedule\" tab_id=\"1609595260660-b5f95fed-c80d\"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Anticipated schedule<\/strong> (may change)<\/em><\/p>\n January 6-7<\/strong> January 8 at 14h30<\/strong> The teachings below can only be attended by those who have Guru Rinpoche's initiation.<\/em><\/p>\n January 9-15<\/strong> January 20-22<\/strong> January 27-29<\/strong> \u00a0 Scheduled Times<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Monday to Friday:<\/strong> starting at 7 pm (UTC-3) The teachings will be given in English and translated into Portuguese.<\/p>\n On some days the translation will be consecutive and performed by an in-person translator, and on other days it will be simultaneous and performed by Zoom. On simultaneous days, face-to-face participants who wish to listen to the translation need to bring equipment with internet access, a Zoom application installed, and headphones.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-exclamation-circle\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Safety protocol for in-person activities\" tab_id=\"1656708765340-426fdce0-a9b8\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Use of masks<\/strong> COVID-19 Self-test<\/strong> Vaccination<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-users\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Forms of participation in the retreat\" tab_id=\"1671455299072-54eb8751-b16b\"][vc_column_text]If you are doing the Ng\u00f6ndro retreat for the first time<\/strong>, you must participate in all the teachings and, if you have not yet received the Guru Rinpoche empowerment, you must receive it on January 8 in person.<\/p>\n If you have already done the Ng\u00f6ndro retreat before<\/strong>, you can participate in the retreat partially.<\/p>\n There are three ways to take part in this event: As the retreat will take place at several periods throughout January, it is possible to alternate between these three forms of participation in each of the periods. This shall be at the participant's discretion and the availability of accommodation at Odsal Ling Temple.<\/em><\/p>\n Given the complexity of this type of registration<\/strong>, we request that you read the instructions below carefully:<\/p>\n If you want to do part or all of the retreat with accommodation, go to the Registration with accommodation tab<\/strong> and read the instructions.<\/p>\n If you want to do the retreat in person without accommodation and\/or online, go to the Registration without accommodation tab<\/strong> and read the instructions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=\"material\" i_icon_material=\"vc-material vc-material-mode_edit\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Registration with accommodation\" tab_id=\"1666892533844-441b7e01-1461\"][vc_column_text]Registration with accommodation is sold out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=\"material\" i_icon_material=\"vc-material vc-material-mode_edit\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Registration without accommodation\" tab_id=\"1669832223384-4fa2f0e9-a655\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 8<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nJanuary 6-7<\/strong>
\nJanuary 9-15<\/strong>
\nJanuary 20-22<\/strong>
\nJanuary 27-29<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe four thoughts that transform the mind<\/p>\n
\nGuru Rinpoche Empowerment<\/p>\n
\nRefuge, Bodhichitta, prostrations and mandala offering<\/p>\n
\nVajrasattva<\/p>\n
\nGuru Yoga<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Saturday and Sunday:<\/strong> from 9am to 5pm (UTC-3)
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Guru Rinpoche Empowerment (Jan 8th):<\/strong> starting at 2:30pm (UTC-3)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=\"fa fa-commenting-o\" add_icon=\"true\" title=\"Translation\" tab_id=\"1648070227711-9ed9d32d-8e8f\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\nMandatory in all collective areas of the Temple.
\nPlease arrange to wear one of the following types of masks every day during your stay:<\/p>\n\n
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\nDo the self-test before you leave home and two days after you begin the retreat here at the Temple.<\/p>\n
\nPlease remain up to date with the doses recommended by the Ministry of Health<\/p>\n
\n1. In-person with accommodation
\n2. In-person without accommodation
\n3. Online<\/p>\n