The Mandala of Knowledge-Holders

The yogi master Phakchok Rinpoche shares again his vivid presence and razor sharp eye for inner transformation. 

Phakchok Rinpoche is a master who embodies the core of Padmasambhava instructions with passion, dignity and love. With his experience from both university, long-time retreat and family life, he is able to connect with us on all levels, and guide us on the gradual path to inner transformation.

He is a master who gives advice that is so helpful it can hurt, because it directly points out misunderstandings. Still, as he leads us to connect with the authentic path on an ever deeper level, we realize that such instructions are actually more helpful. 

Program

Phakchok Rinpoche will give a grand overview of the treasure teachings of Padmasambhava, especially the Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel, which is at the core of our practice lineage. Together with this, Rinpoche will teach on a profound supplication and self-reflection prayer by Dudjom Rinpoche called Prayer to Recognize My Own Faults. Furthermore, Rinpoche will teach the practices of smoke offering and fire puja.

Rinpoche will bestow three empowerments: Guru Rinpoche, Vajrasattva, and Vajrakilaya.

To join the teachings on the fire puja, you need to be have completed or currently be accumulating your main yidam practice. For those who do not meet this prerequisite, general meditation teachings will be offered by Khenpo Tenzin Jigme, who will be assisting Phakchok Rinpoche during this retreat.