13-17 October 2012 will be held in Uulu, near Pärnu, Vajrakilaya retreat under the guidance of venerable Drupon Kunsang Rinpoche
_We have again a great opportunity to receive an empowerment and to practice the guidelines given by the Tibetan Lama Drupon Kunsang Rinpoche. Lama Kunsang visits Estonia already for the fourth time and people who have met him always have gained a lot of inspiration and instructions, and have felt his living bodhicitta, which is always uplifting and supportive.
Lama Kunsang Rinpoche
Lama Kunsang was born in 1976 in the area of Ngar, which is region near the holy mountain Kailash in Tibet. At he age of six, he became a monk and he studied Dharma, rituals, prayers and other subjects. As a small boy, he had to leave Tibet and move to India. In Dharamsala he studied the making of mandalas and thankas. He then studied philosophy for seven years at the monastery of Drikung, after which he went into retreat for four years in Almora (India) and completed traditional "Six Jogas of Naropa" and "Fivefold Mahamudra". For the results he received the title "master of meditation" - "Drupon". His main teacher His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche sent him to Nepal to do additional four year retreat.
Lama Kunsang has also participated in the discussions between religions and science and also in different research projects, led mainly by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Lama Kunsang was sent to Switzerland by the exile government of Tibet in Dharmsala, India, to participate in the project "The Meeting of Science and Dharma". Between 2001 and 2005, he studied in the intercultural natural science and trainings centre of Tibetan Rikon institute, located in Switzerland. During that time, he met with many Swiss people who were interested in Dharma. His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche encouraged him to establish a dharma centre there. In 2005, Garchen Rinpoche concecrated the new centre called Drikung Kagyu Dorje Ling, where Kunsang Rinpoche still lives as a resident lama. The centre operates under the patronage of H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche.
Lama Kunsang is an experienced yogi, who is well know for his vast knowledge. Also, he's spoken English is very good.
Lama Kunsang Rinpoche
Lama Kunsang was born in 1976 in the area of Ngar, which is region near the holy mountain Kailash in Tibet. At he age of six, he became a monk and he studied Dharma, rituals, prayers and other subjects. As a small boy, he had to leave Tibet and move to India. In Dharamsala he studied the making of mandalas and thankas. He then studied philosophy for seven years at the monastery of Drikung, after which he went into retreat for four years in Almora (India) and completed traditional "Six Jogas of Naropa" and "Fivefold Mahamudra". For the results he received the title "master of meditation" - "Drupon". His main teacher His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche sent him to Nepal to do additional four year retreat.
Lama Kunsang has also participated in the discussions between religions and science and also in different research projects, led mainly by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Lama Kunsang was sent to Switzerland by the exile government of Tibet in Dharmsala, India, to participate in the project "The Meeting of Science and Dharma". Between 2001 and 2005, he studied in the intercultural natural science and trainings centre of Tibetan Rikon institute, located in Switzerland. During that time, he met with many Swiss people who were interested in Dharma. His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche encouraged him to establish a dharma centre there. In 2005, Garchen Rinpoche concecrated the new centre called Drikung Kagyu Dorje Ling, where Kunsang Rinpoche still lives as a resident lama. The centre operates under the patronage of H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche.
Lama Kunsang is an experienced yogi, who is well know for his vast knowledge. Also, he's spoken English is very good.
Vajrakilaya (Dorje Phurba in Tibetan)
Vajrakilaya is the forceful form of Vajrasattva. The practice of Vajrakilaya is very efficient for removing the inner and outer obstacles, which do not let love, kindness, and enlightenment to arise. As this practice embodies the enlightened activity of all the buddhas, it can subdue inner and outer demonic forces.
Vajrakilaya drubchen is traditionally done at the end of the year, to remove the possible obstacles of the forthcoming year. Garchen Rinpoche conducts this Vajrakilaya drubchen at the end of every year for the same purpose.
Puhurba, which is the ritual dagger, is also frequently used for healing, and Lama Kunsang gives advice on that too.
When Padmasambhava practiced Yangdak Heruka to achieve complete enlightenment, he had to face many obstacles, especially the outer ones. In order to overcome them, he did Vajrakilaya retreat, through which all the obstacles were removed and he attained complete realization. That reatreat he did in Pharping near Kathmandu, where to date is a gap in a mountain in the place where he sat. Later Padmasambhava told that Yangdak Heruka is a great way for achieving enlightenment, but it's like a precious caravan that has to be protected in order to arrive to destination safely. And, for the protection, Vajrakilaya is the best.
Dates and program:
Friday, 12. Oct at 7 pm - gathering.
Saturday, 13. Oct at 10:00-12:00 am Vajrakilaya empowerment, 14:00-16:00 pm explanation and practice.
Sunday-Tuesday, 14-16. Oct: practice in three sessions, in the evenings additional session on the practice of Tonglen.
Wednesday, 17. Oct: practice in the morning, in the afternoon Tsok and the conclusion of the retreat.
There might be changes in the schedule according to the Drupon's vision.
Place
Silkin's guesthouse, Uulu, Tahkuranna. Website: www.silkin.ee
We will gather at the retreat place on Friday around 7 pm. That evening only drinks are offered and no dinner, so please bring something along if needed. Meals will be served from the morning of the next day.
Prices
130 euros, included in that are accomodation and meals three times a day.
For the Drikung members, members of Eesti-Tiibeti Traditsioonilise Meditsiini Ühing, retired persons and students - 115 euros.
Empowerment only - 20 euros (discount price 16 euros).
One day (with accomodation and meals) - 30 euros (discount price 25 euros).
We also ask you to bring along comfortable clothes and slippers. And also a scarf or something else to take on, in case if there is not that warm.
As there are limited number on seats (maximum 30 people), we ask you to pre-register through the e-mail merlepruul@gmail.com or by calling +37253808864 (Valter - English speaking).
Pre-registration will be affirmed only when half of the total cost has been received. The bank transfer information is as follows:
Name of the bank: Swedbank
Account number: 1107145537
Name: Merle Pruul
Explanation: retreat and your name.
Transportation
Buses depart from the bus terminal of Pärnu, under the stop number 8. The ride takes about 15-20 minutes and you have to get off at the stop of UULU. The guesthouse is near the bus-stop. In the case you get lost, please call +3725178278 or +37255615006_.
Drikung Dorje Chö Dzong
Vajrakilaya drubchen is traditionally done at the end of the year, to remove the possible obstacles of the forthcoming year. Garchen Rinpoche conducts this Vajrakilaya drubchen at the end of every year for the same purpose.
Puhurba, which is the ritual dagger, is also frequently used for healing, and Lama Kunsang gives advice on that too.
When Padmasambhava practiced Yangdak Heruka to achieve complete enlightenment, he had to face many obstacles, especially the outer ones. In order to overcome them, he did Vajrakilaya retreat, through which all the obstacles were removed and he attained complete realization. That reatreat he did in Pharping near Kathmandu, where to date is a gap in a mountain in the place where he sat. Later Padmasambhava told that Yangdak Heruka is a great way for achieving enlightenment, but it's like a precious caravan that has to be protected in order to arrive to destination safely. And, for the protection, Vajrakilaya is the best.
Dates and program:
Friday, 12. Oct at 7 pm - gathering.
Saturday, 13. Oct at 10:00-12:00 am Vajrakilaya empowerment, 14:00-16:00 pm explanation and practice.
Sunday-Tuesday, 14-16. Oct: practice in three sessions, in the evenings additional session on the practice of Tonglen.
Wednesday, 17. Oct: practice in the morning, in the afternoon Tsok and the conclusion of the retreat.
There might be changes in the schedule according to the Drupon's vision.
Place
Silkin's guesthouse, Uulu, Tahkuranna. Website: www.silkin.ee
We will gather at the retreat place on Friday around 7 pm. That evening only drinks are offered and no dinner, so please bring something along if needed. Meals will be served from the morning of the next day.
Prices
130 euros, included in that are accomodation and meals three times a day.
For the Drikung members, members of Eesti-Tiibeti Traditsioonilise Meditsiini Ühing, retired persons and students - 115 euros.
Empowerment only - 20 euros (discount price 16 euros).
One day (with accomodation and meals) - 30 euros (discount price 25 euros).
We also ask you to bring along comfortable clothes and slippers. And also a scarf or something else to take on, in case if there is not that warm.
As there are limited number on seats (maximum 30 people), we ask you to pre-register through the e-mail merlepruul@gmail.com or by calling +37253808864 (Valter - English speaking).
Pre-registration will be affirmed only when half of the total cost has been received. The bank transfer information is as follows:
Name of the bank: Swedbank
Account number: 1107145537
Name: Merle Pruul
Explanation: retreat and your name.
Transportation
Buses depart from the bus terminal of Pärnu, under the stop number 8. The ride takes about 15-20 minutes and you have to get off at the stop of UULU. The guesthouse is near the bus-stop. In the case you get lost, please call +3725178278 or +37255615006_.
Drikung Dorje Chö Dzong