Can You Share Some Testimonials from Previous Attendees for the Annual Ngondro Retreat?

Previous attendees of the Dudjom Ngondro retreat often highlight the transformative impact of the experience. Many describe feeling a deep sense of connection to the teachings and the sangha, which fosters a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants frequently mention the authenticity of the guidance provided by the lamas and the immersive nature of the retreat, which helps them deepen their practice and understanding of Ngondro.

One attendee shared that the retreat helped them overcome personal obstacles in their spiritual journey, while another expressed gratitude for the opportunity to receive direct transmissions and teachings in such a serene setting. The sense of community and shared purpose is often praised, as it creates a space for mutual encouragement and growth.

“As a Ngöndro practitioner, I highly recommend attending the Vajrayana Foundation’s Ngöndro Retreat. Since I started my Ngöndro practice at the end of 2019, I have been attending this retreat every year, initially online during the pandemic and later in person. Being at Pema Ösel Ling, connecting with the Lamas and the Sangha, is a powerful experience.”

— Esther Oswald


“I felt a sense of softening and relief during my brief stay, and all that occurred happened so easily and meaningfully. It changed me and brought me a sense of deeper peace in my heart.”

— Sarah Marcus


“I was able to attend retreats over the years, which were so inspiring. I had the opportunity to receive teachings from some of the greatest masters, and the experience deeply enriched my practice.”

— Anonymous


Whether you are just beginning or continuing your Ngondro, we warmly invite you to reconnect with your practice in the blessed environment of Pema Osel Ling.

Every year, practitioners from around the world gather here to receive profound teachings, deepen their practice, and experience the power of sangha.

We hope you’ll join us for this rare and precious opportunity to engage in the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro in an atmosphere of genuine support and transmission.

Retreat Dates: April 12 ~ 20, 2025

Location: Pema Osel Ling, Santa Cruz Mountains

Registration & Info: https://www.vajrayana.org/events/293/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to practicing together!



“The most Profound and Highest Practice is Ngondro” ~ Chakhung Wangdrak Rinpoche

” His Holiness talks about how impertinent that every accomplishment we have in the dzogpa chenpo and the meaning of the nature of that teaching to penetrate our midstream depends on our ngondro and our preliminary practices…

Other people take the most ‘advanced esoteric’ practice as the supreme and highest practice and give less importance in the ngondro. But for me the most profound and highest practice is ngondro.

And the reason why, dzogpa chenpo practice is dependent entirely on our success and the same of any of the higher practices, it depends on how strong we lay the foundation of our ngondro. When we practice we should understand that and understand where to place our energy and focus on ngondro practice…I just want you to remember to please keep up your practice,  particularly your ngondro accumulation.” 

Chakung Wangdrak Rinpoche
Mountain Retreat
Pema Osel Ling
2023

Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the
Abhaya Fellowship  El Cerrito, CA


You are warmly invited to attend in person
(non-residential) or online.

DUDJOM NGONDRO RETREAT
with Chakung Wangdrak Rinpoche
MARCH 31 TO APRIL 2, 2023


Vajrayana Foundation’s 2023 Annual Ngondro Retreat
at Pema Osel Ling and Livestream begins on April 1st ~ 9th

April 1st and 2nd ~ Sam Bercholtz on Awakening Body, Speech, and Mind. April 3rd, Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will give the Refuge Vow, Bodhisattva Vows, and the Oral Reading Transmission for the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro and Dudjom Lingpa Troma Nakmo Ngondro. 

The Retreat continues through the 9th with Teachings and Questions & Answers from Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche, Amy Green, and Ivan Bercholtz with Ngondro Practice and Accumulation Sessions with Choying Wangmo and Stefan Graves. Arrangements can be made for your personal Ngondro Accumulation Sessions.

To learn more, visit the Vajrayana Foundation website.


 

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Traktung Dudjom Lingpa Dorje Lodro Tsal Tsering Dorje, Buthan
Dudjom Rinpoche III Sangye Pema Shepa
Dorje Art Center, Nepal
Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje

Padma Studios, Los Angeles

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How to Meditate with Confidence with focus on Zhine and Lhagthong and the oral reading transmission (Lung) for both the Dudjom Lingpa Troma Ngondro and the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro. No Registration.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝐏𝐌⁣
𝐃𝐮𝐝𝐣𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐦𝐨

Choying Wangmo begins with clearing the mind with a one minute guided meditation and smoothly transitions to the 9 breaths clearing before beginning the Ngondro Accumulation and ends with a reading from The Hundred Verses of Advice.
Register here.

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During this Zoom livestream Session, you will be able to ask your questions directly to Rinpoche or submit your question in the Chat Box. Cy Kassoff will be translating. Limited seating register soon. Register here.

 

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