This event is available both Online and In-person.
Khentrul Rinpoche will offer the 21 Taras Empowerment, a profound blessing from the great Mother of All Buddhas, Tara. Known for her swift compassion and fearless activity, Tara manifests in twenty-one principal forms, each expressing a unique enlightened quality to help beings overcome obstacles and fulfill their aspirations. Through this empowerment, participants will receive not only the blessings of Tara but also the practice of sadhanas related to the 21 Taras, enabling them to cultivate a living connection with her.
The Power of the 21 Taras
While all deities are endowed with the full array of enlightened qualities, each form of Tara highlights a particular aspect of her vast wisdom and compassion. This makes it easier for us to connect directly with her blessings in daily life. After the empowerment, practitioners can meditate on and invoke Tara in her various manifestations, allowing her qualities to blossom within their own hearts.
Some of the Taras include:
-Green Tara — the swift liberator who removes obstacles and fear.|
-White Tara — bestowing long life, healing, and vitality.
-Kurukulle — magnetizing positive conditions and enhancing love and harmony.
Together, the 21 Taras form a vast mandala of enlightened activity, empowering practitioners to swiftly accomplish both worldly and spiritual goals.
For those Who Wish to Create Conditions for Prosperity
This empowerment is deeply connected to the practice we perform at Dzokden at least 4 times a year on the Solstice and equinox. Drolmi Kazug practice, one of the most profound ritual methods to generate the causes for prosperity, longevity, harmonious relationships, and spiritual fulfillment. This form of the 21 Taras is the empowerment needed to perform the Wishfulfilling Vase practice with our community. karmic debts and attracting conditions of abundance. Receiving the 21 Taras Empowerment provides the essential foundation for engaging with Drolmi Kazug in a meaningful and authentic way.
While this empowerment does not include the oral transmission of the complete Drolmi Kazug long puja, participants who aspire to engage in the practice may receive the practice materials by purchasing the practice package, attending the short version of the Puja the following day and making the aspiration to receive the full transmission in the future. The full transmission is already being given in California in September of 2025 so this will not be available for many years.
Creating the Conditions for Fulfillment
Receiving the 21 Taras Empowerment and cultivating the Drolmi Kazug practice plants powerful karmic seeds of prosperity, healing, and spiritual accomplishment. Through devotion and diligent practice, these blessings not only enrich the practitioner’s life but also contribute to the flourishing of all beings and the creation of an enlightened golden age. We do the Drolmi Kazug Puja 4 times a year as a community. You can learn about the objects needed in our store.
https://www.tantrictreasures.com/collections/drolmi-kazug-treasure-vase-practices
WHO IS THIS FOR or HOW TO PREPARE MYSELF?
There are no prerequisites at all. It is suitable for all levels of practitioners. Previous Buddhist study and practice are helpful but not mandatory. If you want to practice more after, you can do the online course for the “21 Taras Practice Retreat” available at our learning center.
Schedule by Timezone
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Melbourne, Australia – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Hanoi, Vietnam – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 12:00 Noon– 2:00 PM
Sao Paulo, Brazil – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
West Coast USA – SUNDAY November 16, 2025 / 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? email [email protected]
This event is available both Online and In-person.
A Rare Opportunity to Connect with the Wrathful Kalachakra, King of Tantra
Dzokden is honored to announce a very rare and precious opportunity to receive the Vajra Vega Jenang (empowerment) with Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche in Singapore.
Vajra Vega is the wrathful form of Shri Kalachakra, the King of Tantra, and revered as the highest of all Dharma protectors. As the protector aspect of Kalachakra, Vajra Vega embodies the fierce and compassionate power needed to cut through the root of ignorance and guard practitioners on the path.
Through this empowerment, students will establish a sacred connection with Vajra Vega and will be empowered to engage in the Short Vajra Vega Sadhana.
Vajra Vega: The Supreme Protector
The essence of Vajra Vega arises from non-conceptual primordial wisdom, which manifests when the winds enter the central channel, cutting the root ignorance of conceptual thought. This profound state forms the basis upon which the Six Vajra Yogas emerge, making Vajra Vega inseparable from the ultimate path of realization in the Kalachakra Tantra. When we establish a wheel of protection with Vajra Vega, we are symbolically stopping the arising of dualistic appearances, and abiding within the non-conceptual wisdom.
Prepare for Death with Vajra Vega
Receiving Vajra Vega Jenang is not only a blessing for this life but also a preparation for what comes beyond. To recognize Vajra Vega in the Bardo after death is to recognize our own deepest truth. This empowerment provides us with a lifeline of protection and wisdom, guiding us toward liberation and awakening. While we must do our best to create karmic propensities to realize our own sacred truth during this life, if we do not then in the Bardo state after death, we may be able to recognise Vajra Vega in the sea of wrathful Deities and be liberated. Normally when a person becomes frightened the whole world slows down in perception. You may be more likely to recognize a deity like Vajra Vega whom is fierce and terrifying then a loving one you feel reassured by.
The oral transmission and practices included in this event.
– Short Vajra Vega Sadhana
– Praises to Vajra Vega
The Vajra Vega Wheel of Protection Sadhana itself is not part of this event.
However, as this is one of the practices our group does monthly on protector day to generate the conditions for the golden age, we will be compiling a list of committed students who wish to practice more deeply in the future. Rinpoche has shared that if enough disciples demonstrate sincere dedication to the Short Sadhana and express their intent, he may offer the restricted Vajra Vega Wheel of Protection Sadhana again, potentially in 2027.
Schedule by Timezone
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Melbourne, Australia – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sao Paulo, Brazil – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – SATURDAY November 15, 2025 / 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM
West Coast USA – FRIDAY November 14, 2025 / 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM (SATURDAY November 15, 2025)
HOW THE ONLINE EMPOWERMENT WILL WORK
1) Register for each attendee that will be receiving the empowerment. You will be added to the course on learn.dzokden.org
2) You must receive the empowerment online in real-time. We do not record empowerment. Before the empowerment, you will receive information on some simple supplies you should get to help make the experience as authentic as possible. If you are not able to get them all don’t worry. We do not offer empowerment books for this event.
3) You will receive access to the zoom for each of the sessions the week of the empowerment.
VARIABLE PROGRAM COSTS
The Dharma is not for sale but we do have a cost to put on global events. We have created 3 offering levels to help make this affordable to a range of attendees as we must raise funds to cover the cost. The cost has been adjusted for the cost of living in various countries. Thank you for understanding so that we can make this accessible to our global family. If your ability to pay makes it difficult to attend this program, we will make every effort to make attendance possible.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? email [email protected]
Cet événement payant est accessible en ligne et sur place.
Week-end de retraite : Cultiver la sagesse
Aperçu de la retraite
– Initiation de Saraswati rouge
– Initiation de Manjushri blanc
– Transmission orale des textes de pratique
– Enseignements sur le chapitre sur la Connaissance transcendante de la Marche vers l’Eveil (Bodhicaryā̄vatā̄ra)
Pour devenir des bouddhas pleinement réalisés, nous devons accumuler à la fois du mérite et de la sagesse. Cette retraite se concentre sur la connexion avec les enseignements de la sagesse, qui ne provient pas seulement de la connaissance, mais aussi de la conscience. En cultivant la sagesse et la compassion avec un état d’esprit altruiste, nous pouvons surmonter les ténèbres de notre monde et contribuer à manifester l’âge d’or sur Terre.
La sagesse et la compassion sont comme les deux ailes d’un oiseau : les deux sont nécessaires pour s’envoler. Grâce à une profonde transformation personnelle et à une pratique assidue, nous réduisons la souffrance et devenons mieux équipés pour aider les autres. Malgré les défis auxquels le monde est confronté, nous pouvons commencer notre chemin dès aujourd’hui et incarner la paix que nous souhaitons voir s’installer.
Le lien de Khentrul Rinpoché avec Manjushri
Le nom de Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoché signifie Manjushri et lui a été conféré lors de son ordination. Ce nom était celui du gourou racine de son précepteur et l’on pense que la personne qui reçoit ce nom incarne les qualités de ce gourou.
Manjushri blanc – Méthodes paisibles pour développer la sagesse et les paroles harmonieuses.
Manjushri blanc nous permet de cultiver la sagesse, en particulier par des méthodes douces qui nous aident à enseigner aux autres par notre discours.
Sarasvati Rouge – Sagesse féminine intuitive
Khentrul Rinpoché conférera le Wang (pleine initiation) de la déesse Saraswati rouge, consort de Manjushri et incarnation féminine de la sagesse. Cette initiation provient de la tradition Jonang et se fonde sur Jetsun Tā̄ranā̄tha.
Les bouddhistes et les non-bouddhistes la vénèrent tous de manière égale. Dans la tradition védique, Brahma a créé le monde et, pendant longtemps, il n’y a pas eu de sons ni d’êtres sensibles. De nombreux dieux sont venus le voir et lui ont dit : “Vous avez créé le monde, mais il n’y a ni êtres ni sons.” Brahma a alors déversé l’eau de son vase, et il en est résulté ce son incroyable, connu sous le nom de déesse Sarasvat̄̄i. C’est pourquoi on l’appelle fille de Brahma. Si l’histoire varie d’une culture à l’autre, la tradition tibétaine présente de multiples formes de Sarasvatī̄, dont une puissante version tantrique à quatre bras. Elle est particulièrement vénérée par les érudits et les praticiens spirituels pour son pouvoir de transformation et de magnétisme.
La Marche vers l’éveil – Enseignements sur le chapitre sur la Connaissance transcendante
ENSEIGNEMENT PRÉPARATOIRE POUR LE COURS AVANCÉ DE 2026
En 2026, Khentrul Ripoche donnera des enseignements sur les 20 sū̄tras du Dharma du sens définitif, qui constituent les enseignements ultimes sur la sagesse. Afin d’aider les disciples à s’y préparer, il leur accordera les initiations de Manjushri blanc et de Saraswati rouge ainsi que des enseignements préparatoires sur le chapitre la Connaissance transcendante de la Marche vers l’éveil de Śhā̄ntideva. Les enseignements sur les sū̄tras du sens définitif proviennent de bodhisattvas de haut niveau et sont encore plus profonds que les enseignements de Śhā̄ntideva sur la sagesse. C’est pourquoi il est recommandé de suivre cet enseignement et de recevoir cette initiation en guise de préparation.
Europe centrale et Afrique du Sud
SAMEDI 13 décembre 2025
00:00 – 2:00 : Session 1 : Initiation de Manjushri blanc et transmission orale
3 H 00 – 4 H 00 : Session 2 : Session de pratique
4 H 30 – 6 H 00 : Session 3 : Enseignement sur le chapitre de la Connaissance transcendante dans la Marche vers l’éveil, 1re partie
DIMANCHE 14 décembre 2025
00:00 – 2:00 : Session 4 : Initiation de Saraswati rouge et transmission orale
3 H 00 – 4 H 00 : Session 5 : Session de pratique
4 H 30 – 6 H 00 : Session 6 : Enseignement sur le chapitre de la Connaissance transcendante dans la Marche vers l’éveil, 2e partie
Offrande (dana) à Khentrul Rinpoché.
Si vous souhaitez également manifester votre générosité envers les précieux enseignements de Rinpoché et ses immenses efforts, vous pouvez le faire en personne à la fin de la retraite ou, si vous participez en ligne, vous pouvez faire une offrande (dana) à Rinpoché ici. Cela est entièrement volontaire.
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