This event is available both In-person and Online.
Chod Empowerment and Weekend Workshop: A Sacred Gathering of Liberation Through Severance
-Saturday & Sunday
-4 Sessions across the Weekend
-Including Empowerment by Shar Khentrul Rinpoche
About This Event
The ancient practice of Chöd is one of the most extraordinary and rarely encountered paths in the entire Vajrayana tradition. Born from the fearless realisation of the 11th-century yogini Machig Labdrön, Chöd strikes at the very root of what binds us, the deeply held clinging to self that generates all suffering, fear, and confusion across our lives and countless lifetimes. We live in an age of extraordinary distraction, yet beneath the noise, the fundamental questions remain: What is the self we protect so fiercely? What would it mean to truly let go? Chöd does not offer a comfortable answer it offers a direct and embodied encounter with these questions, through sound, movement, ritual, and the living transmission of an unbroken lineage.This weekend retreat is a rare opportunity to step fully into that tradition. Over four immersive sessions across Saturday and Sunday, you will receive the Chöd lineage empowerment from Shar Khentrul Rinpoche, before moving progressively through instrument instruction, sadhana transmission, and culminating in a complete group Chöd practice, Q&A, and dedication of merit. Whether you come as a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this weekend has the power to open something real.
What is Chöd?
Chöd (གཅོད་, pronounced ‘Chö’) means ‘to sever’ or ‘to cut’ and that single word points directly to its purpose: the complete severing of ego clinging and conceptual grasping at the very root of suffering. It is a practice unlike any other in the Vajrayana, originating with the great 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön, whose realisation was so radical, so complete, that she founded an entirely new lineage. Where most Dharma practices invite stillness, Chöd moves. The practitioner chants, drums, and wanders traditionally to wild and fearsome places, charnel grounds, mountain passes, cemeteries and there performs the ritual of offering the body itself to all sentient beings. It is an act of ultimate generosity and fearlessness, dissolving the illusion of a self. At the heart of this practice are the sacred instruments, the Chöd drum (damaru) and bell (drilbu). These are not accompaniments they are the voice and the heartbeat of Chöd itself, inseparable from the practice. To learn to play them is to begin to enter the transmission from the inside.
Program Highlights
-Chöd Empowerment bestowed by Shar Khentrul Rinpoche – opening the door to the full transmission -Introduction to Chöd – history, lineage, and the living transmission from Machig Labdrön -Learn the Chöd Drum (damaru) – proper technique, rhythms, and the inner meaning of the beat -Learn the Bell (drilbu) & Kangling – how to hold, strike, and coordinate with drum and voice -Sadhana transmission, guided practice, and teaching commentary -Full Chöd practice session with Q&A and dedication of merit -Opportunity to purchase authentic Chöd drums, bells, and kangling
Schedule by Timezone
Central Europe and South Africa
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Session 1 – Chöd Empowerment and Teaching 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Session 2 – Drum & Bell Technique with Drungngur Tenzin Lamsang
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Session 3 – Sadhana Transmission, Practice and Teaching 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Session 4 – Q&A Session
Our Teachers
Shar Khentrul Rinpoche Shar Khentrul Rinpoche has received the Chöd transmission across multiple great traditions Nyingma, Kagyu, Jonang, and Gelug and has himself completed Chöd retreat. He received the transmission of Taranatha’s Opening the Gates to the Sky empowerment from Kalka Jetsun Dhampa, considered a reincarnation of Taranatha himself and the spiritual head of Mongolia. This depth of lineage and cross-tradition mastery is rare in the modern world, and it flows directly into this weekend. Rinpoche carries the living flame of authentic Vajrayana transmission and is deeply committed to offering the full breadth of Tibetan Buddhist practice including the rarely taught Chöd to students in the modern world. His teaching is characterised by warmth, precision, and the fearless confidence of one who has walked the path himself.
Drungngur Tenzin Lamsang Drungngur Tenzin Lamsang is a highly trained ritual master and holder of the authentic Chöd lineage transmission. With years of dedicated practice in the traditional Tibetan manner, Tenzin Lamsang brings rare expertise in the precise technique of Chöd drumming, bell work, and the melodic chant unique to this practice. Under his guidance, students will receive direct, hands-on instruction in the sacred instruments across both days of the weekend.
Sacred Instruments – Rare Purchase Opportunity
Authentic Chöd instruments are rarely available outside of Tibet and specialist Dharma centres. Across both days, a carefully curated selection of genuine Chöd instruments will be available for purchase, sourced from traditional craftspeople. These are not decorative items, they are consecrated tools of practice, and their acquisition at such an event carries the blessing of the teaching context.
-Chöd Drum (Damaru) – The ritual drum central to the Chöd practice; traditionally made from two human skull caps joined together, now more commonly crafted from wood with authentic skull-shaped resonance chambers.- -Bell (Drilbu) – The hand bell, representing the wisdom of emptiness; held in the left hand and rung in precise coordination with the drum and ritual movement. -Kangling – The thigh bone trumpet, blown to call forth Dakinis and cut through conceptual mind. An iconic and powerful Chöd instrument, available in wood.
Who Should Attend? This event warmly welcomes practitioners at all stages of their journey. No prior experience with Chöd or ritual instruments is required. All are welcome to come with an open heart and a willingness to engage.
-Complete beginners curious about Tibetan Buddhist ritual practice -Students with some Vajrayana background wishing to encounter Chöd for the first time -Established practitioners seeking to refine their drum and bell technique under expert guidance -Anyone drawn to the fearless, embodied, and musically rich dimension of the Dharma
This event will be available both Online and In-person.
In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Guru is the Buddha, the Guru is the Dharma, and the Guru is the Sangha. The whole path is contained in the practice of devotion to the Guru, who, while ultimately our enlightened nature, is also a human being who reflects that nature to us. The most powerful Guru is your root guru, the one who points out the nature of reality to you and you transform your mind. The light that shows the way on our Kalachakra path is Khentrul Rinpoche. And the one who had the most profound impact on his mind, is his root Guru, Lama Lobsang Trinle. Lama Lobsang Trinley (Lama Lutrin) is one of the most respected Jonang Kalachakra masters of our time. He was well known for his incredible healing powers as he had healed himself from Leprosy and then those around him with his spontaneous medicine wisdom. While showing no signs of sickness, he stated he would pass away and then did so in a meditative state on the precious day of Saka Dawa, the day that we celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Join us in the profound practice of the Jonang Guru Puja in honor of the pari-nirvana of Lama Lobsang Trinley. All practices done at this time are incredibly powerful as the merit is multiplied by 100 million times. Learn about the Greatness of Lama Lutrin
Schedule by Timezone
Melbourne, Australia — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 7:30 PM AEST Hong Kong, Hong Kong — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 5:30 PM HKT Hanoi, Vietnam — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 4:30 PM ICT Vienna, Austria — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 11:30 AM CEST São Paulo, Brazil — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 6:30 AM BRT New York, USA — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT San Francisco, USA — Fri, 29 May 2026 at 2:30 AM PDT
Join Us for the White Dzambhala Puja to Create the Conditions for the Golden Age
The Golden Age of peace, abundance, and spiritual realization does not manifest through wishes alone—it arises through the power of our aspirations, merit, and enlightened activity.
White Dzambhala, the wealth deity manifestation of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), embodies the compassionate activity of prosperity—supporting beings by creating the conditions needed for spiritual practice, stability, and the flourishing of Dharma in the world.
We warmly invite you to participate in this White Dzambhala Puja to help create the outer, inner, and secret causes for the flourishing of Dzokden Dharma and Khentrul Rinpoche’s global vision for a harmonious world rooted in Shambhala values.
This practice supports the material and spiritual wealth needed to actualize the Dzokden Kalachakra projects—temples, retreat centers, Dharma communities, and the conditions for lasting peace and awakening.
While worldly effort is necessary, Rinpoche continually emphasizes the importance of pujas and merit generation to magnetize the right resources and remove obstacles. Together, we will make offerings to Dzambhala to support the health, wealth, and success of all practitioners dedicated to the Dharma path.
This puja is also dedicated to the sponsors of the Golden Age Shrine at Dzokden Tashi Gadu in Sacramento, and to all those helping to manifest the causes of an enlightened society.
Important Note About Participation
This is a restricted practice, open only to those who have received the White Dzambhala empowerment.
You will find the zoom link/information in the Learning Center in your White Dzambhala empowerment course.
Schedule by Timezone and Live Zoom Session
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity - March
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity – March
West Coast USA – March 24, 2026 / 9:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – March 24, 2026 / 12:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – March 24, 2026 / 1:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – March 24, 2026 / 5:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – March 24, 2026 / 11:00 PM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan – March 25, 2026 / 12:00 AM
Melbourne, Australia – March 25, 2026 / 3:00 AM
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity - May
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity – May
West Coast USA – May 26, 2026 / 9:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – May 26, 2026 / 12:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – May 26, 2026 / 1:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – May 26, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – May 26, 2026 / 11:00 PM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan – May 27, 2026 / 12:00 AM
Melbourne, Australia – May 27, 2026 / 2:00 AM
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity - July
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity – July
West Coast USA – July 21, 2026 / 9:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – July 21, 2026 / 12:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – July 21, 2026 / 1:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – July 21, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – July 21, 2026 / 11:00 PM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan – July 22, 2026 / 12:00 AM
Melbourne, Australia – July 22, 2026 / 2:00 AM
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity - September
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity – September
West Coast USA – September 29, 2026 / 9:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – September 29, 2026 / 12:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – September 29, 2026 / 1:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – September 29, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – September 29, 2026 / 11:00 PM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan – September 30, 2026 / 12:00 AM
Melbourne, Australia – September 30, 2026 / 2:00 AM
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity - November
White Dzambhala Puja for Golden Age Prosperity – November
West Coast USA – November 24, 2026 / 9:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – November 24, 2026 / 12:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – November 24, 2026 / 1:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – November 24, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – November 25, 2026 / 12:00 AM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan – November 25, 2026 / 1:00 AM
Melbourne, Australia – November 25, 2026 / 4:00 AM
A Ngöndro átadására vonatkozó kérést a kínai csoport, míg a Ngöndro-tanításra vonatkozó kérést a vietnámi közösség terjesztette elő. Rinpocse kedvesen beleegyezett mindkét kérésbe, és az eseményt mindenki számára elérhetővé tette világszerte.
A szív megvilágosítása a Ngöndro (előkészítő gyakorlatok) modern bemutatása, amelyet Shar Khentrul Dzsamphel Lodrö Rinpocse írt azért, hogy segítse a mai gyakorlókat a vadzsrajána ösvény alapjainak világos megértésében és alkalmazásában.
Míg a hagyományos Ngöndro-szövegek gyakran tömör és szimbolikus módon mutatják be a gyakorlatokat, A szív megvilágosítása segít tisztázni és részletezni azokat a kulcsfontosságú pontokat, amelyeket a hagyományos kézikönyvekben nem mindig fejtenek ki részletesen. Rinpocse gyakorlati útmutatást, mélyebb magyarázatokat és világos iránymutatást nyújt, hogy segítse a gyakorlókat érdemben kapcsolódni az egyes gyakorlatok céljához.
Ezen szöveg szóbeli átadásán (lung) való részvétel összekapcsol e tanítások élő vonalával, és felhatalmaz arra, hogy azokat hagyományos módon tanulmányozd és gyakorold.
Miért érdemes részt venni ezen az átadáson?
1 – A Ngöndro jelentésének tisztázása A Ngöndrót gyakran félreértelmezik, és pusztán bizonyos számú ismétlés (felhalmozás) elvégzésének tekintik. A szív megvilágosítása segít feltárni e gyakorlatok mélyebb célját: a tudat átalakításának és a bódhicsitta felébresztésének ösvényét.
2 – Támogatás a modern gyakorlóknak Rinpocse kifejezetten azért írta ezt a szöveget, hogy segítse azokat a tanítványokat, akikben kérdések vagy bizonytalanságok merülhetnek fel a hagyományos Ngöndro-szövegek tanulmányozása során. A magyarázatok megvilágítják azokat a finom részleteket, amelyeket a klasszikus szövegek néha csak érintőlegesen említenek.
3 – A vadzsrajána gyakorlatok alapjainak megerősítése A Ngöndro teremti meg a megtisztulás, az érdemgyűjtés, az elkötelezettség és a bölcsesség elengedhetetlen alapjait, amelyek minden magasabb szintű tantrikus gyakorlatot támogatnak. A világosabb megértés révén a gyakorlásod értelmesebbé és hatékonyabbá válik.
4 – A személyes tapasztalat elmélyítése A világos magyarázatok és gyakorlati útmutatások révén A szív megvilágosítása segít a gyakorlóknak túllépni a mechanikus recitáláson, és kapcsolódni a gyakorlatok átalakító erejű, belső jelentéséhez.
Dána (adomány) felajánlása Khentrul Rinpocse részére Szokás szerint azok, akik meghatalmazást vagy átadást kérnek, felajánlást tesznek. Ezt online is megteheted itt.
Időpont
Bécs, Budapest – 2026. május 24., vasárnap, 11:00 (CEST)
