One Month PSL Dzogchen Retreat: Chetsun Nyingtik
led by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Padma Samye Ling, NY
April 12 - May 10, 2025
Those who have completed their Ngondro Preliminary practices, and have the necessary prerequisites are invited to attend this One Month Retreat on extensive Dzogchen teachings and practices according to the teachings of Chetsun Nyingtik by the great master Vimalamitra, rediscovered by the Great Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
• THIS RETREAT REQUIRES:
• THE COMMITMENT TO STAY ON-SITE (UNLESS YOU ARE LODGING OFF-SITE)
• ATTEND ALL GROUP PRACTICE SESSIONS
• CONCLUDE TOGETHER AS ONE MANDALA WITH A GANACHAKRA CEREMONY AND SPECIAL DEDICATION PRAYERS ON SATURDAY, MAY 10TH.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS.
• Please note, internet access will NOT be available during this retreat to facilitate deeper meditation.
Learn More and Register:
The first Dzogchen masters left this world in a characteristic way: in a rainbow body of light after giving a final teaching to their disciples. In Tibet, the ones who spread the Nyingtik (heart essence) teaching of Clear Light were the great masters who possessed their special direct transmission, chiefly the great scholar Vimalamitra and Guru Padmasambhava. Vimalamitra passed these instructions to Chetsun Senge Wangchuk, who also attained the rainbow body. The teachings he left were later revealed by the First Khyentse, and are part of the secret category of Dzogchen pith instructions, Mengagde.
These rare and extraordinarily profound teachings precisely explain various essential methods for directly actualizing the innermost teachings of Ati Dzogpa Chenpo, the Great Perfection, the Peak Vehicle, which is the direct method for swiftly realizing the ultimate nature of the mind and attaining buddhahood in the rainbow light body.
Following in the footsteps of the ancient lineage of the Nyingma school, we will put these rare and precious teachings into practice with joy and devotion. Held in noble silence, this retreat is arranged to provide a space to receive the pith instructions and deepen personal Dzogchen meditation with the guidance of our beloved Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche.
Basic Daily Schedule (subject to change):
5:30-7:00am Individual Meditation
7:00-8:00am Group Meditation in Temple or Individual Meditation
8:00-8:30am Breakfast
10-Noon Teaching from Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche or Group Meditation in Temple
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm Rest and Kriya Yoga Service
3:30-4:30pm Dzogchen Meditation in Temple with Khenpo Rinpoche
4:30-6:00pm Vajrakilaya & Dharmapalas in Temple with Khenpo Rinpoche
6:00-7:00pm Dinner
7:30-8:30pm Meditation and Heart Sutra in Temple or Individual Practice
9:00pm Rest and Dream Yoga
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