Chagdud Khadro
A Weekend of Teaching on The Power of Aspiration
Friday 11 April 7.30pm to Sunday 13 April 1pm
As all phenomena are interdependent, it is considered that whatever our aspiration is we will achieve the corresponding result.
Aspiration has a central importance in Buddhist practice, with the highest aspiration being – for the sake of others – to attain the ultimate lasting happiness of enlightenment.
In this weekend, Chagdud Khadro aims to instil confidence in aspirations, using stories and prayers of Buddhist masters, and incorporating guided meditation and silent prayer.
Chagdud Khadro explains; “As we articulate our aspirations in prayer, their power intensifies. This focused intention generates merit, and unexpected accomplishments arise. Ultimately, enlightenment and the limitless ability to benefit all living beings, come about through countless stages of aspiration. As this sacred process unfolds, the interdependence of aspiration and wisdom is obvious, undeniable.”
Retreat Contributions
This retreat is offered in the spirit of Dāna (Generosity) as it is our heartfelt wish that as many people as possible can benefit from attending, despite the rising cost of living.
The reduced retreat fee of €108 (€80 concession) covers the cost of catering and administration. To help cover the remaining costs of the retreat you are invited to make a financial contribution according to your means. (The standard fee for a weekend retreat like this is €275.)
You can make your offering online in the donation field provided when you complete your reservation. Please consider giving as generously as you can.
Dzogchen Beara is a not-for-profit charity.
Location
The retreat will be held in our new Temple, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
Catering
Delicious two course vegetarian lunches, with soup and bread in the evenings. Cooked with love at Dzogchen Beara, using homegrown and organic ingredients whenever possible.
Fee €108
Concession €80
Dzogchen Beara has a policy of not turning anyone away for financial reasons.
Please email info@dzogchenbeara.org to to discuss flexible payment options or request assistance from our retreat fund.
Limited accommodation is available on-site and can be viewed and booked as you register. Early booking advised!
A list of hostels, B&B’s self-catering accommodation and hotels in the local area is available here.
Vegetarian lunches and light evening meals are provided. The cost is included in your fee.
Read our visitor information here.
Rinpoche and Khadro collaborated on his autobiography Lord of the Dance, while, under his guidance, she compiled commentaries of his teachings on ngondro, p’howa, and Red Tara. In 1996, at the time Rinpoche ordained Khadro as a lama, he also designated her as the future spiritual director of Chagdud Gonpa Brasil and Chagdud Gonpa Hispano Ámerica. A particular focus of her teachings is Amitabha P’howa. Khadro’s dynamic and clear teaching style along with her unwavering commitment to Chagdud Rinpoche’s legacy has inspired greatly students in the Americas, Europe and Australia.
At Khadro Ling, the seat of Chagdud Gonpa Brazil, she has worked with a miraculously assembled team (her words) of lamas, artists, and talented sangha members to construct a Guru Rinpoche Palace (Zangdog Palri), publish texts, accomplish projects related to education, spiritual care for the dying, and to preserve and teach Vajrayana ritual arts.