2025 Wisdom Retreat: White Manjushri and Red Saraswati Empowerments with Khentrul Rinpoche
This is a paid event and is available both Online and In-person.
English (USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc)
South Africa and India
Bhutanese (English & Znongkha)
中文 (Traditional Chinese)
中文 (Simplified Chinese)
Монгол
Deutsche (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
Español (Puerto Rico, Spain and South America)
Italiano (Italy)
Magyar (Hungary)
Portuguese (Brasil & Portugal)
Romania
Francais
Slovenian
Russian
Tiếng Việt
Weekend Retreat: Cultivating Wisdom
Retreat at a Glance:
– Red Saraswati Empowerment
– White Manjushri Empowerment
– Oral transmission of the practice texts
-Teaching on the Wisdom Chapter of the Way of the Bodhisattva
To become fully realized Buddhas, we must accumulate both Merit and Wisdom. This retreat focuses on connecting with the teachings of Wisdom, which arises not just from knowledge but through awareness. By cultivating wisdom and compassion with an altruistic mindset, we can overcome the darkness in our world and help manifest the Golden Age on Earth.
Wisdom and compassion are like two wings of a bird—both are needed to soar. Through deep personal transformation and dedicated practice, we reduce suffering and become better equipped to help others. Despite the challenges in the world, we can start our path today and embody the peace we wish to see
Khentrul Rinpoche’s connection with Manjushri
Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche is name means Manjushri and was bestowed on him at ordination. The name was his preceptor root guru’s name and it is believed the person receiving this name embodies the qualities of that guru.
White Manjushri – Gentle Methods in Wisdom and Sweet Speech
White Manjushri helps us cultivate wisdom, specifically through gentle methods that help us teach others through our speech.
Red Sarasvati – Intuitive Female Wisdom
Khentrul Rinpoche will bestow the Wang (full empowerment) of the Goddess Red Saraswati who is the consort of Manjushri and the female embodiment of wisdom. The empowerment comes from the Jonang tradition, based on Jetsun Taranatha.
Both Buddhists and non-Buddhists worship her equally. In the vedic tradition, Brahma created the world, and for a long time after, they didn’t have any sounds or sentient beings. Many gods came to him and said, “you made the world, but there are no beings and no sounds.” Then Brahma spilled water from his vase, and there became this incredible sound, this sound is known as the goddess Sarasvati. So that is why she is known as Brahma’s daughter. While the story varies across cultures, the Tibetan tradition features multiple forms of Sarasvati, including a powerful, four-armed tantric version. She is especially worshipped by scholars and spiritual practitioners for her transformative, magnetizing power.
Way of the Bodhisattva – Wisdom Chapter Teaching
PREPARATION TEACHING FOR 2026 YEAR LONG ADVANCED COURSE
In 2026 Khentrul Ripoche will be giving teachings on the 20 Sutras of the Definitive Meaning of Dharma, this is the ultimate wisdom teachings. To help prepare disciples for this, he will bestow the White Manjushri and Red Saraswati Empowerments along with preparatory teachings on Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva Wisdom chapter. The teachings on the Sutras of Definitive Meaning were from high level Bodhisattvas and are deeper even than the wisdom teachings of Shantideva. For this reason it’s encouraged to take this teaching and empowerment in preparation.
Schedule by Timezone
SATURDAY November 15, 2025 SUNDAY November 16, 2025 SATURDAY November 15, 2025 SATURDAY November 15, 2025 SATURDAY November 15, 2025 FRIDAY November 14, 2025 SATURDAY November 15, 2025 FRIDAY November 14, 2025 FRIDAY November 14, 2025Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Session 2: Practice Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Session 5: Practice Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 2: Practice Session
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
SUNDAY November 16, 2025
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 5: Practice Session
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Session 2: Practice Session
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
SUNDAY November 16, 2025
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Session 5: Practice Session
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
12:00 AM (midnight) – 2:00 AM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Session 2: Practice Session
4:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
SUNDAY November 16, 2025
12:00 AM (midnight) – 2:00 AM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Session 5: Practice Session
4:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Session 2: Practice Session
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Session 5: Practice Session
SUNDAY November 16, 2025
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session 2: Practice Session
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
SATURDAY November 15, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Session 4: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session 5: Practice Session
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2West Coast USA
West Coast USA
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Session 2: Practice Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.1
SATURDAY November 15, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Session 1: Red Saraswati Empowerment & Oral Transmission
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Session 2: Practice Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 3: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2
Offer Dana for Khentrul Rinpoche
If you additionally wish to show your generosity to Rinpoché’s precious teachings and to his immense efforts, you can do it in-person at the end of the retreat or, if you are attending online you can offer Dana for Rinpoche here. This is completely voluntary.
Questions?
Please email [email protected]
Speakers
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Khentrul RinpocheNon-Sectarian Master of KalachakraKhentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and spiritual director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life, and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path.
Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of peace and harmony (dzokden).
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Khentrul Rinpoche
Khentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and spiritual director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life, and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path.
Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of peace and harmony (dzokden).
