Preparatory Retreat followed by Teachings by Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

After many years, we are delighted to welcome Khandro Rinpoche again at Dechen Chöling!

Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche is a unique teacher in many respects. She is one of very few women lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist world, and is recognised as a lineage holder in both the Kagyu and Nyingma schools.

This programme includes:

• a two-day retreat (May 12 and 13), led by senior teachers Catherine Eveillard and Tessa Racine, as a preparation for and introduction to the teachings offered by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
• two days of teaching (May 14 and 15) on the Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
• for those who wish to take the vows, there will be a ceremony on the evening of the 14th (Refuge Vow) and on the afternoon of the 15th (Bodhisattva Vow).

Here is a teaching of Rinpoche on the meaning of taking refuge.

Practical information

We wish to encourage all to participate in this program. Generous financial assistance is available, especially for members of monastic orders. Please contact [email protected].

Arrival day: Saturday May 11. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6:45 pm. Introductory talk at 8 pm.

Refuge Vow ceremony: evening of May 14.

Bodhisattva Vow ceremony: afternoon of May 15.

End of programme: Wednesday May 15, 6 pm.

Departure day: Thursday May 16. You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for breakfast.

This programme is taught in English and will be translated into French. Other languages need to be confirmed (please indicate your request for translation on the registration page).