This event 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
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Tiếng Việt
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.
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
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]
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
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
SATURDAY December 13, 2025
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
SUNDAY December 14, 2025
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.2
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
SATURDAY December 13, 2025
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 December 14, 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.2
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
SATURDAY December 13, 2025
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 December 14, 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.2
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
SATURDAY December 13, 2025
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 December 14, 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.2
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
FRIDAY December 12, 2025
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Session 1: White Manjushri Empowerment & Oral Transmission
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Session 2: Practice Session
SATURDAY December 13, 2025
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 December 14, 2025
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM: Session 6: Way of Bodhisattva Wisdom Teaching pt.2
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
FRIDAY December 12, 2025
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 December 13, 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.2
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
FRIDAY December 12, 2025
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 December 13, 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]
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
Khentrul Rinpoche will bestow the empowerment of the magic enchantress, Kurukulla, from the Jonang empowerments of the great Jetsun Taranatha connected with his special form of Samaya Tara. Samaya Tara is the highest yoga tantra form of Tara from Taranatha’s unique collection of Tara. She is associated with the magnetizing enlightened activity. Khentrul Rinpoche will give teachings on enlightened activities.
Weekend Retreat Includes:
-Kurukulla Empowerment
-Oral Transmission of the Sadhana
-Teachings on the Enlightened Activities
-Mantra and Practice Sessions
“If you recite sixty million mantras with a mala made of red sandalwood. You will become the wheel-turning King of the six realms and tame all sentient beings.” – Kurukullā Tantra
About KuruKulla
Kurukulla, the powerful Dakini and emanation of Red Tara, is the “cause of wisdom” and the embodiment of enlightened feminine energy. Her unique ability to magnetize wisdom, wealth, health, and success makes her a revered figure across traditions.
This semi-wrathful goddess is known for her transformative power to subdue negative forces while attracting blessings. Kurukulla’s vibrant red energy symbolizes her dynamic force, capable of drawing positive resources and dispelling obstacles.
Invoke her to enhance spiritual growth, protect against misfortune, and manifest abundance. Through her practices—ranging from divination and amulets to controlling negative forces—Kurukulla empowers you to magnetize your desires, overcome challenges, and attract prosperity.
Her practice sadhanas are associated with developing many mundane siddhis such as the power to restore site, the power swift feet, power of Invisibility, the power of rejuvenation, the power to levitate, the power to move freely through the earth and the power to have command over the spirits of the underworld.
May KuruKulla, help us magnetize all the desired conditions for the flourishing of the Golden Age in our world, the flourishing of Kalachakra and the enlightenment of all sentient beings.
Schedule by Timezone
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Session 2: Practice Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SUNDAY December 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Session 5: Practice Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 6: Final Session
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Session 2: Practice Session
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SUNDAY December 28, 2025
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Session 5: Practice Session
11:30 AM – 1:00PM – Session 6: Final Session
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Session 2: Practice Session
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SUNDAY December 28, 2025
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Session 5: Practice Session
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 6: Final Session
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM – Session 2: Practice Session
4:30 AM – 6:00 AM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SUNDAY December 28, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM – Session 5: Practice Session
4:30 AM – 6:00 AM – Session 6: Final Session
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
FRIDAY December 26, 2025
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM (SATURDAY December 27, 2025) – Session 2: Practice Session
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM (SUNDAY December 28, 2025) – Session 5: Practice Session
SUNDAY December 28, 2025
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 6: Final Session
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
FRIDAY December 26, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 2: Practice Session
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM (SATURDAY December 27, 2025) – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 5: Practice Session
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM (SUNDAY December 28, 2025) – Session 6: Final Session
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
FRIDAY December 26, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Session 1: Kurukulla Empowerment and Oral Transmission
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Session 2: Practice Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 3: Teaching on the Enlightened Activities
SATURDAY December 27, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Session 4: Teaching on the forms of Tara
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Session 5: Practice Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 6: Final Session
Questions?
Please email [email protected]
