World of the Ancient Sages – Stories of the Realized Kalachakra Yogis with Khentrul Rinpoche (Kalachakra Empowerment Pre-teaching)

This event is available both In-person and Online.

Kalachakra Empowerment Pre-Teaching – October 1, 2025

Discover the Living Legacy of the Jonang Lineage
Join Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche for a special pre-teaching in preparation for the upcoming Kalachakra Empowerment. In this exclusive session, Rinpoche will:

-Re-release “Ancient Sages of the Jonang Tradition”
Be among the first to receive Rinpoche’s newly revised edition, featuring rare teachings on the great yogis who preserved the Kalachakra lineage through centuries of practice.

–Illuminate the Path of the Ancient Yogis
Explore inspiring stories of monastic and non-monastic tantric practitioners who unlocked the transformative power of Kalachakra. Discover how their realization can guide our own practice today.

-Offer of the preparation Ritual Dances
Witness a traditional ceremony invoking local deities and offering goddesses to secure the sacred grounds—setting the stage for the Empowerment itself.

Why the Jonang Tradition Is So Extraordinary
The Jonang lineage has always stood apart for its living, experiential realization. From the earliest Mahasiddhas to the countless yogis hidden in the valleys of Jomanang, these masters embodied the completion-stage practices of the Six Vajra Yogas to cultivate direct perceptions of their Buddha-nature. It was this very potency of practice—and the abundance of yogins who reported clear, systematic, and spontaneous wisdom—that led Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen, after studying in many schools, to settle in Jomanang Valley and dedicate himself wholly to Kalachakra.

In our pre-teaching, Rinpoche will draw upon these remarkable examples—tales of hidden yogins who achieved profound realization through dedication and devotion—so that we, too, may be inspired to walk their footsteps and awaken the same innate clarity within ourselves.

How to Participate
This pre-teaching is open to those registered for the October Kalachakra Empowerment as well as anyone who wants to learn more to decide if they wish to attend. You can also watch the recording to prepare for the empowerment if you miss it and are enrolled in the Kalachakra Empowerment. This event is donation based. Please help support or effort to bring the Kalachakra Empowerments all over the world by donating to this event. 

Schedule by Timezone

Central Europe and South Africa

FRIDAY October 3, 2025
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM: SESSION 2 – Pre-empowerment Rituals and Teaching

Zoom Information
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84944774252?pwd=sJwUkWS3HtQLQHsfzAgTd4Ohp1qVIm.1
Webinar ID: 849 4477 4252          Passcode: 108108

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Please email [email protected]

Puja del Pilar de la Fortuna Drolmi Kazug: Iniciación de las 21 Taras y Vaisravana Roja con Khentrul Rinpoche

Este evento está disponible tanto en persona como en línea.

Puja Drolmi Kazug y Bendición del Jarrón de la Riqueza de las 21 Taras
Empoderamiento Vaisravana Rojo y Ceremonia de la Fortuna de la Edad Dorada

Recibe poderosas bendiciones para transformar tu fortuna en el año de la serpiente. Para quienes buscan riqueza, abundancia, hijos, éxito o fama.

Lo que recibirás:
– Iniciación de las 21 Taras
– Iniciación Vaisravana Roja (Sosteniendo la Lanza de la Fama y la Fortuna)
– Puja de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa Drolmi Kazug
– Ceremonia de Bendición del Jarrón de la Riqueza de las 21 Taras

Transmisión oral completa de la Sadhana Drolmi Kazug: para fortalecer tu práctica personal y tu prosperidad.

Acerca del Sistema de Puja Drolmi Kazug
Este sistema increíblemente raro del linaje Jonang es casi desconocido, incluso en el Tíbet. La magnitud de este evento supera incluso las versiones más suntuosas realizadas en Asia.

Para este Año Nuevo Lunar, Khentrul Rinpoche bendecirá 636 Jarrones del Tesoro de la Era Dorada, estableciendo las causas y condiciones para:

– El florecimiento global del Dzokden
– La fundación de un Centro de Dharma Dzokden en Estados Unidos
– Nuestra celebración para 2027 que conmemora el cambio del Rey Kalki en Shambhala

Esta no es una puja de una sola vez. El texto completo del Drolmi Kazug ha sido traducido para que, si lo deseas, puedas continuar la práctica por ti mismo/a, trayendo prosperidad duradera a tu vida.

Por qué funciona esta práctica
Muchas personas buscan soluciones rápidas a problemas profundos —recitando un mantra o realizando un solo ritual—, pero sus deseos no se cumplen. ¿Por qué? Porque millones de condiciones kármicas deben madurar para efectuar un cambio verdadero. Y el poder de nuestra propia generosidad y esfuerzo moldea los resultados. Esta profunda puja —revelada como terma mental por Lama Yonten Sangpo y Lama Lodro Drakpa— crea las condiciones para que la fortuna florezca en cada aspecto de tu carta astral natal.

Mediante extensas ofrendas a innumerables seres invisibles que influyen en nuestros resultados kármicos, esta puja purifica karmas no resueltos relacionados con:

– Enfermedades
– Daño espiritual y demoníaco
– Obstáculos para la riqueza, la salud, la fama, la vitalidad y la longevidad

La deidad de Rinpoche ha señalado que ahora es el momento perfecto para ofrecer esta puja por el bien de todos. Unámonos y creemos las condiciones para que la Era Dorada de Paz y Armonía se manifieste en nuestro mundo.

Una oportunidad única para atraer la riqueza y el éxito a tu vida
Rinpoche ha dedicado meses a preparar un conjunto increíblemente especial de objetos bendecidos para potenciar este sistema y permitirte continuar la práctica mucho después de la puja:
– Una sadhana especialmente compuesta
– Palacio de la Fortuna 3D de las 21 Taras
– 636 jarrones del tesoro y jarrones de la prosperidad
– Thangkas hechas a medida
– Flechas que invocan la longevidad (Datar)
– Pilares de la Fortuna Auspiciosa
– Estatuas y sustancias sagradas relacionadas con la riqueza

Estos objetos bendecidos están disponibles como paquetes de práctica opcionales al registrarte. Una vez empoderados y consagrados, podrás unirte a la comunidad global para realizar esta práctica juntos 4 veces al año en cada solsticio y equinoccio. Si posees los objetos de práctica, también puedes unirte a sesiones adicionales de Naga Puja y Puja de la Riqueza, que se ofrecen a través de un curso específico en nuestro Centro de Aprendizaje Dzokden. 

Objetos sagrados adicionales que se bendicen en esta puja:
– Jarrones del tesoro Drolmi Kazug para practicantes
– Jarrones de la Tierra y la Prosperidad de la Edad Dorada para el Santuario
– Palacio de la Fortuna 3D de las 21 Taras de Dzokden Tashi Gadu
– Estatuas y artículos relacionados con la riqueza en la tienda Sacred Treasures de Dzokden para garantizar que los practicantes dedicados puedan acceder a artículos debidamente consagrados para sus prácticas

Reserva tu paquete de práctica o artículos bendecidos:
https://www.tantrictreasures.com/collections/drolmi-kazug-treasure-vase-practices

Los artículos se enviarán con prontitud. Nota: Algunos artículos están restringidos a los practicantes que asisten al evento en vivo. Esto se indicará claramente en el sitio web y se verificará tu inscripción antes de completar la compra.

Folleto de Iniciación y Textos de Práctica
Todos los participantes recibirán:
-Un folleto detallado de iniciación para ayudarles a seguir la iniciación de las 21 Taras
-Una breve sadhana de las 21 Taras, especialmente compilada por Rinpoche para este evento
-Sadhana de Vaisravana Roja

Horario y asistencia obligatoria
No se harán grabaciones completas de la puja; es posible que sólo se grabe la enseñanza final. Todas las iniciaciones y transmisiones orales deben recibirse en vivo. La asistencia obligatoria está claramente marcada en el horario. Para recibir la transmisión oral completa, debes estar presente durante toda la Puja Drolmi Kazug. Si asistes a la transmisión oral y a las sesiones de iniciación, tendrás todo lo necesario para continuar con esta práctica excepcional y valiosa. Este no es solo un método para la iluminación espiritual; es un sistema completo para crear las condiciones reales para el éxito en tu vida.

Cómo funciona esta iniciación y puja
1. Regístrate: elige tu idioma e inscribe a cada asistente.
2. Recibe acceso: invitaciones a nuestro portal de aprendizaje, enlaces de Zoom, oraciones y guías de práctica.
3. Asiste en vivo: las iniciaciones y las transmisiones orales solo se realizan en vivo; no habrá grabaciones completas de la puja.

Continúa en casa: con tus objetos sagrados bendecidos y el texto de la sadhana, mantén vivo el impulso de la fortuna y el dharma durante todo el año.

Horario por zona horaria

Europa Central y Sudáfrica

SÁBADO 20 de septiembre de 2025
7:30 p. m. – SESIÓN 1 – Puja y transmisión oral de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa Drolmi Kazug
8:45 p. m. – SESIÓN 2 – Puja y transmisión oral de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa Drolmi Kazug
11:30 p. m. – SESIÓN 3 – Puja y transmisión oral de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa Drolmi Kazug

DOMINGO 21 de septiembre de 2025
2:00 a. m. – SESIÓN 4 – Puja y transmisión oral de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa Drolmi Kazug
7:00 p. m. – SESIÓN 5 – Empoderamiento de las 21 Taras para el sistema de la Torre de la Fortuna Auspiciosa (obligatorio)
10:00 p. m. – SESIÓN 6 – Namti Darmachen

LUNES 22 de septiembre de 2025
12:30 a. m. – SESIÓN 7 – Cómo manifestar la abundancia y realizar la puja Drolmi Kazug (enseñanza obligatoria)

OFRENDAS PARA ASISTIR A LAS PUJAS Y EMPODERAMIENTOS
En el pasado, la gente viajaba grandes distancias y renunciaba a todas sus riquezas mundanas (oro, casas e incluso lazos familiares) solo para recibir una sola gota de dharma. Hoy, debido a nuestra propia falta de mérito, ya no se solicitan ofrendas tan inmensas. Aun así, la verdad permanece: el dharma es invaluable. Ninguna ofrenda material puede igualar el valor del camino hacia la liberación. Si bien nos esforzamos por hacer que estas preciosas enseñanzas sean lo más accesibles posible, ofrecer iniciaciones y pujas en línea, así como compartir la sabiduría de Rinpoche con el mundo, conlleva costos reales. Para apoyar esto, hemos creado tres niveles de ofrendas ajustados al costo de vida global. Nadie será rechazado por necesidad económica. Si eres monástico o necesitas apoyo adicional, por favor, contacta con [email protected]. Y recuerda, esta puja se centra en la riqueza y en la limpieza del karma astrológico; funciona a través de tu conexión kármica y generosidad. Considere esto como su decisión al solicitar ayuda financiera.

Si deseas ofrecer Dana a Rinpoche virtualmente, puedes hacerlo aquí, en el sitio web de Dzokden. Todas las donaciones a Dzokden son contribuciones sin restricciones que nos permiten destinar los fondos a los proyectos de Rinpoche según su prioridad.

¿PREGUNTAS ADICIONALES?
Envía un correo electrónico a [email protected] 

Roadmap to Enlightenment – Kalachakra Tantra & the 6 Vajra Yogas (Kalachakra Empowerment Pre-teaching)

This event is available both In-person and Online.

Why You Should Attend This Special Pre-Teaching
This is not just an optional teaching—this pre-event includes important preliminary rituals and transmissions that begin the sacred process of preparing for the Kalachakra Empowerment. If you are registered for the empowerment, this is an essential part of the journey. If you are not sure to attend the kalachakra empowerment, this is a good overview evening to understand this profound path. 

Unveiling the Vajra Yogas and the Kalachakra Path
The Kalachakra Tantra is one of the most complete and advanced spiritual systems in all of Tibetan Buddhism—celebrated by all lineages as the “King of Tantras.” Only the Jonang tradition preserves the full cycle of Kalachakra teachings, including the rare and profound Completion Stage Vajra Yogas—a direct path to fully awaken the enlightened nature of your being.

Through the Kalachakra path, it is possible to:
-Transcend conflict and suffering
-Harmonize inner and outer realities
-Create the causes for both the liberation of all sentient beings and the manifestation of a Golden Age of peace in the world

What to Expect in This Special Teaching

Khentrul Rinpoche will guide us through:
-A glimpse of the Kalachakra path to enlightenment including the role of external, internal, and secret Kalachakra
-An introduction to the Greatness of the Six Vajra Yogas, the completion stage practices unique to the Jonang tradition

This session may include elements of ritual and possibly a more personal “fireside chat” style reflection to help you connect with the heart of the Kalachakra path.

How to Join
1. Register for just this event or also the Kalachakra Empowerment if you haven’t already
2. Once your registration is confirmed, you’ll receive access to this session through the Dzokden Learning Center
3. While donations are welcome, this session is offered freely to support your sacred preparation

Begin the Journey to Unveil Your Buddha Nature
This teaching sets the foundation for receiving the Kalachakra Empowerment in the deepest, most transformative way. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your body, speech, and mind for the most profound Tantric path available today.

Schedule by Timezone

Central Europe and South Africa

THURSDAY October 2, 2025
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM: SESSION 1 – Opening Rituals and Teaching

Zoom Information
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84274709805?pwd=9hof5obYoy2bmFicMxNQUpY2i8UlwP.1
Webinar ID: 842 7470 9805          Passcode: 108108

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Please email [email protected].

Kalachakra Mind Mandala Retreat with Khentrul Rinpoche and Bob Thurman

This event is available both In-person and Online.
This page is for Online registration only. If you wish to register for the In-person event, please click here.

Discover the Mandala’s Hidden Wisdom and Its Deep Feminine Essence
Join us for a powerful week of tantric practice, lineage-based visualization, and spiritual empowerment led by two extraordinary teachers—Khentrul Rinpoche, Kalachakra master and Jonang lineage holder, and Robert Thurman, world-renowned scholar and interpreter of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist wisdom.

This retreat is not merely contemplative—it is immersive, designed to awaken your inner mandala and help you embody the transformative reality of Kalachakra’s sacred architecture. Whether you are deepening generation stage practice or receiving these empowerments for the first time, you’ll find rare access to teachings that unite spiritual rigor with visionary insight.

A Practice Upgrade Rooted in the Jonang Kalachakra Tradition
This retreat will center on the use of a special practice text by the Jonangpa grand meditator, the legendary Dolpopa. As we progress through the text, we will systematically refine the visualizability and occupy ability of the full body, speech, and mind mandala palaces, cultivating an immersive experience of the generation stage within the Kālachakra system. Lama Khentrul Rinpoche’s team will guide participants through this rare Jonangpa text, while presenting unique visual slide decks that depict each deity, including their postures, ornaments, and implements, and illustrate their precise placement within the vast memory palace of the mandala.

To support and enrich the practice, we will draw from several English-language sources, including detailed references to Edward Henning’s Kalachakra Mandala, noted for its vivid architectural illustrations and comprehensive chapter on the creation/generation stage. These will be further supplemented by private translations of key passages from the generation stage sādhana manual of the Seventh Dalai Lama, Kelsang Gyatso.

As we all know, maintaining daily advanced practice outside the retreat setting can be challenging, especially amid the demands and disruptions of our rapidly transforming world. During this retreat, we will focus on finding ways to remain mindful of the mandala’s sacred reality by learning tools that will help us to integrate its stabilizing presence into our everyday lives. By aligning more fully with the mandala’s alternative reality, we can work on transforming our experience, even as we navigate the complexities of modern living.

Empowerments for Purification and Inner Wisdom

Heruka Vajrasattva Empowerment (Saturday, September 6)
Khentrul Rinpoche will bestow this rare Kalachakra-specific form of Vajrasattva, empowering you to purify karmic obscurations and reconnect with the pure, unstained nature of your mind.

“Vajrasattva practice allows you to uncover the reality of your Buddha-nature, which is currently hidden as a result of defilements created by attachment, aggression, and delusion. Our current situation is like a dirty piece of glass. This practice provides you with a powerful method to wash away the dirt while being confident that underneath there is crystal clear glass, which is completely pure and unstained. Through the practice of Vajrasattva, this confidence will steadily grow as you come closer and closer to discovering the innate purity of your most profound nature.”

Vishvamata Empowerment
Enter the generation stage of Kalachakra through the empowerment of Vishvamata, the Universal Mother and consort of Kalachakra. She is the embodiment of prajña (wisdom) and the gateway to the inner dimension of the mandala and the Yoginis.

What You Will Take Away
-Practice authorization for Heruka Vajrasattva, Kalachakra’s wrathful purifying deity
–Empowerment into Vishvamata, granting access to generation stage practice
-A deeper understanding of the Mind Mandala, including its deities and symbolism
-A generation stage sadhana practice focused on the Mind Mandala from the Jonang lineage, never before bestowed by Khentrul Rinpoche
-Tools to help stabilize sacred perception and carry the mandala into your daily life

Teachings with Robert Thurman: The Mandala as Living Psychology
Throughout the retreat, Robert Thurman will offer inspired lectures and Q&A sessions that weave the Kalachakra’s esoteric teachings into a psychological and symbolic framework. His deep experience and lucid explanations make the mandala not only accessible, but vibrantly relevant in our world today.

Featured Text: A Visual Guide for Practitioners

Kalachakra Mandala: The Jonang Tradition
by Edward Henning, edited by Robert Thurman
(Treasury of the Buddhist Sciences, 2023)

This retreat draws significantly from Henning’s illustrated masterpiece, based on Bamda Gelek Gyatso’s Jonang transmission. With vivid detail and practical insight, the book maps the three-tiered mandala and its hundreds of deities—offering clarity for visualization and spiritual resonance for deepening your practice.

“A crown jewel of Indo-Tibetan tantra, the Kalachakra mandala is a memory palace of the awakened mind. Henning’s contribution brings clarity, precision, and artistic insight—an invaluable companion for both scholars and meditators.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is ideal for:
-Students who have previously received Kalachakra empowerment and want to deepen their practice
-Practitioners engaging in or entering the generation stage
-Spiritual seekers drawn to sacred feminine wisdom and the mandala as meditative architecture
-Anyone wishing to deepen their Kalachakra mandala understanding with authentic guidance

Schedule by Timezone

Central Europe and South Africa

FRIDAY September 5, 2025
1:30 AM – 3:00 AM – SESSION 1: Welcome Teaching on the Kalachakra Mandala (Khentrul Rinpoche & Bob Thurman)
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – SESSION 2: Heruka Vajrasattva Empowerment & Oral Transmission of Praises to Kalachakra (Khentrul Rinpoche)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – SESSION 3: Praises to Kalachakra and Introduction to the Mandala (Yeshe Wangmo)
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM – SESSION 4: The Meaning of the Kalachakra Mandala (Bob Thurman)

SATURDAY September 6, 2025
1:30 AM – 3:30 AM – SESSION 5: Explanation on Dolpopa’s Commentary on Praises to Kalachakra (Khentrul Rinpoche)
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – SESSION 6: Vishvamata Empowerment & Oral Transmission of Sadhanas (Khentrul Rinpoche)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – SESSION 7: Vishvamata and 9 Deity Mandala Practice (Yeshe Wangmo)
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM – SESSION 8: The Mind Mandala Teaching and Practice (Bob Thurman)

SUNDAY September 7, 2025
1:30 AM – 3:30 AM – SESSION 9: Harmonizing our Heart, Mind and World with Kalachakra (Khentrul Rinpoche)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – SESSION 10: Final Practice Session and Celebratory Kalachakra Tsok (Khentrul Rinpoche/Bob Thurman/Yeshe Wangmo)

Scholarship Applications
If you require a scholarship because you are monastic or unable to afford the offering please email [email protected].

QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected]