This is a paid event and 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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Russian
Tiếng Việt
“Most followers of the Tibetan tantric Buddhist teachings are merely wearing an outer costume of tantra.”
– (Khentrul Rinpoché)
We are delighted to announce that Rinpoché will give us teachings on tantric Samaya to help anyone who is genuinely interested in following the path of Vajrayana or who has been on the path and needs further clarification. He will bestow a blessing ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families of Kalachakra, and address crucial questions of both new and veteran practitioners.
What is tantric practice really about? How can we work with our emotions on the Tantric path without getting lost in them? How do the different levels of Buddhist paths relate to each other? Why does one need an authentic Guru to learn Tantra genuinely? What is Samaya that is had with the Guru on the path?
Preconceptions and misunderstandings about tantra have spread everywhere. Both in Western countries, as well as Asian countries where these teachings originated. Lost amidst extreme views and with a lack of proper clarification, it is difficult for practitioners to reach the essence of the tantric teachings. Rinpoché will teach about how the different levels of Buddhist teachings and their respective conduct of ethics support each other without contradiction. He will explain the varying degrees of tantric practice and what one should do to truly focus on tantra.
For Rinpoché, there is no doubt that different types of persons, including lay devotees, monastics, and non-religious ones, have the potential to learn the essence of tantric practice. This is because the tantric approach is closely aligned with our existing nature.
“In the tantric path, nothing that is naturally present in our mind needs to be eliminated. Instead, we learn means for putting these mental phenomena to work for us. When all these phenomena are subjugated by the brilliance of pure and true reality, they become our friends.”
-(Khentrul Rinpoché)
In the view of tantra, the pure aspects of our afflictive emotions are connected to specific 6 Buddha Families. To strengthen this awareness and for the continued support of participants’ practice after the event, Rinpoché will bestow a Blessing Ceremony of the Six Buddha Families.
For the Q&A session, we thoroughly encourage you to gather all your questions that will clarify your understanding of tantra. Do not miss this precious opportunity.
How to Prepare?
There are no prerequisites for these teachings. They are open to all, regardless of your background. This is a good step for those who are preparing to enter into the tantric path. This is also a helpful reminder for those who are already on that journey.
Schedule by Timezone
Romania
Romania
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 2: Teachings
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Session 2: Teachings
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 2: Teachings
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Session 2: Teachings
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Session 2: Teachings
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Session 2: Teachings
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Session 2: Teachings
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
SUNDAY August 17, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 1: Blessing Ceremony of the 6 Buddha Families
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM – Session 2: Teachings
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 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
7 Great Medicine Buddha Empowerment (Jenang)
Harness the Healing Power of the Medicine Buddha to Transform Your Life and the Lives of Others
Unlock the profound healing potential of the Medicine Buddha to bring relief to yourself, loved ones, and all beings suffering from illness, mental obstacles, and challenges in life. This unique empowerment offers a powerful path to overcome physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering, while cultivating compassion and wisdom.
The Empowerment & Teachings
The 7 Great Medicine Buddha Empowerment (Jenang) is a live, transformative experience that allows you to connect directly with the Medicine Buddha, known as the supreme healer. Through this empowerment, you can receive blessings and healing energy that help clear obstacles and bring positive change to your life and the world around you.
The Medicine Buddha is revered as the ultimate doctor, offering healing through the sacred teachings of Dharma. He imparted healing wisdom to ancient sages and doctors, including Ayurveda and Tibetan Medicine, all drawn from his Sudarshana Medicine City of healing plants. By channeling the power of love and compassion, you can offer healing to yourself, others, and the root cause of suffering—our ignorance.
This profound empowerment is based on a text by the Buddha from Dolpo, the great Jonang Master Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen, guiding us toward the liberation of body, speech, and mind.
Practice Sadhana Book
To support your practice, we’ll provide a practice sadhana book, making it easier for you to integrate the teachings of the 7 Great Medicine Buddhas into your daily life. Khentrul Rinpoche has designed a simple yet powerful practice that helps clear obstacles and creates the right conditions for spiritual growth. It’s an accessible method that anyone can easily incorporate into their routine.
Empowerment Guide Book
Online registrants will receive an exclusive eBook, offering step-by-step guidance to ensure you fully engage with the empowerment. This guide is for your personal use only and is not to be shared with others.
Schedule by Timezone
Romania
Romania
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM (SUNDAY August 17, 2025) – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 1: 7 Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teaching
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM – Session 2: Online Only Practice Session
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM – Session 3: Oral Transmission, Teaching and Practice
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 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 has kindly agreed to bestow the Namgyalma Empowerment to support all practitioners wishing to make the most of their precious human birth. In order to do that, we need to live a long and healthy life to practice Dharma as much as we can.
Uṣṇīṣavijayā (Victorious Crown Goddess) is a powerful Buddha of longevity, also known as Tsugtor Namgyelma in Tibetan. She is one of the Three Long-Life Deities, alongside Amitayus and White Tara, revered across all major Tibetan Buddhist lineages. Wearing an image of Vairocana in her crown, Uṣṇīṣavijayā embodies the essence of Buddha Amitayus and is a vital source of longevity and healing.
BENEFITS OF THE PRACTICE
The practice of Namgyalma, the mantra of Uṣṇīṣavijayā, offers profound benefits: it clears life obstacles, purifies negative karma, and protects against rebirth in lower realms. Particularly beneficial for those suffering from illness or cancer, this practice can also help extend life by purifying obscurations, especially in times of crisis.
As Guru Shakyamuni Buddha taught, reciting the Namgyalma mantra—along with clean conduct and the eight precepts—can dramatically extend life, heal, and purify negative karma.
The efficacy of this practice depends on how deeply one engages with the deity. The more you practice, the greater the blessings and benefits. The Uṣṇīṣavijayā dharani is highly valued in all of the major Tibetan Buddhist schools for its ability to remove life obstacles and purify negative karma.
WHO CAN ATTEND
There are no formal prerequisites. Previous Buddhist study and practice are very helpful but not required. Like all vajrayana practices you are taking refuge, bodhisattva vows and forming samaya with the master.
Schedule by Timezone
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Session 2: Teaching
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
MONDAY September 15, 2025
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM – Session 2: Teaching
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM (MONDAY September 15, 2025) – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
MONDAY September 15, 2025
1:00 AM – 3:00 AM – Session 2: Teaching
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
MONDAY September 15, 2025
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM – Session 2: Teaching
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Session 2: Teaching
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 2: Teaching
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
SUNDAY September 14, 2025
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Session 1: Namgyalma Empowerment
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM – Session 2: Teaching
HOW DOES THE ONLINE EMPOWERMENTS AND RETREATS WORK
1) Register for each attendee that will be receiving the empowerment. You will receive a confirmation email. All of our online events use the Dzokden learning center. If you are not already enrolled in it, you will be invited to learn.dzokden.org
2) You can come in person or watch online. You will receive access to the zoom for each of the sessions. The empowerment must be received in real time. There are no recordings available of the empowerment.
OFFERING OF DANA AND SPONSORSHIP
It’s customary at the end of empowerment for students to make an offering of Dana to the guru. As this is an online event, you can make the offering of Dana to Rinpoche here
QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected]
This event is available Online only.
Dolpopa’s Monlam Commentary — Online Teaching with Shar Khentrul Rinpoche
In English with live translations TBA. There are no prerequisites for attending!
It is with great joy we announce that Rinpoche has accepted our teaching request for a commentary on Dolpopa’s “Aspiration Prayer for the Two Stages of the Vajra Path”. This profound, inspiring, energetic prayer, was spontaneously conceived by Dolpopa as he conversed with his students. Encompassing Dolpopa’s compassionate energy, this prayer is an object of inspiration and devotion for those aspiring to enter and progress on the profound path of the Six Vajra Yogas of Kālachakra. It encapsulates all main aspects of the path, focusing on Bodhicitta and devotion to the Lama and the Yidam, while also referencing various aspects of Dharma teachings particularly relevant for practitioners to remember.
Rinpoche’s root Lama, the precious Lama Lobsang Trinley also wrote a commentary on this aspiration prayer, and we are delighted that Rinpoche will share his insights regarding his writings as well. The translation of Dolpopa’s prayer is available online at our Learning Center in the “Unrestricted Prayers and Texts” section and as a hard copy in our printed practice book “The Profound Path of Vajra Yoga.”
The commentary will be divided into three sessions. You can do later registration and join even if you were not able to attend the first session or the first two sessions.
Rinpoche will bestow it directly from his vajra throne at Dzokden Kalapa in Austria (where he will then guide his students in person in the retreats of the Completion Stage of the Six Vajra Yogas of Kalachakra).
Schedule by Timezone
Central Europe and South Africa
Central Europe and South Africa
THURSDAY July 3, 2025 / 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
FRIDAY July 18, 2025 / 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAY August 2, 2025 / 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
FRIDAY July 4, 2025 / 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM
SATURDAY July 19, 2025 / 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM
SUNDAY August 3, 2025 / 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan
FRIDAY July 4, 2025 / 1:00 AM – 2:30 AM
SATURDAY July 19, 2025 / 1:00 AM – 2:30 AM
SUNDAY August 3, 2025 / 1:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
FRIDAY July 4, 2025 / 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
SATURDAY July 19, 2025 / 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
SUNDAY August 3, 2025 / 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
THURSDAY July 3, 2025 / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
FRIDAY July 18, 2025 / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
SATURDAY August 2, 2025 / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
East Coast USA, Toronto
East Coast USA, Toronto
THURSDAY July 3, 2025 / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
FRIDAY July 18, 2025 / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
SATURDAY August 2, 2025 / 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
West Coast USA
West Coast USA
THURSDAY July 3, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
FRIDAY July 18, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
SATURDAY August 2, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Registration (once for all 3 sessions)
Option Free Registration
Offering: 7,- Euro
Offering: 12,- Euro
Offering: 21,-
Offering: 64,-
Offering: 108,-
QUESTIONS?
Please email [email protected]
This event is available Online only.
Path Structure and How to Prepare: Am I ready for the Completion Stage practices?
In English with live translations TBA
The Jonang Tradition is the only spiritual tradition that holds an unbroken lineage stream of the complete authentic teachings and pith instructions of the Kālachakra Completion Stage of the Six Vajra Yogas. Rinpoché received the Jonang lineage from his main Root Lama, the great master Ngawang Lobsang Trinley (1917-1999).
After repeated requests from individuals and groups over the last decades, Shar Khentrul Rinpoché has finally accepted to teach all Six Vajra Yogas of Kālachakra for the first time in the West. The Kālachakra Six Vajra Yogas are the most sublime definitive teachings of the Buddha. This is the first time in the world that these practices have been made available in group retreats to non-monastics outside of Tibet, marking an incredible milestone in the history of Buddhism.
Rinpoché will take residence once a year in Dzokden Kalapa in Austria to teach all Vajra Yogas over the coming years. Moreover, Rinpoché has made an effort to clarify the conditions for participation in a way that goes back to the essence and allows practitioners with family and work commitments to fulfill the requirements. Such coming together of conditions is incredibly auspicious, so we want to make this great opportunity known to the global community. This is a precious and incredibly rare opportunity and we are delighted and grateful to be able to offer it.
In the first part of this public talk, the Kālachakra Master Shar Khentrul Rinpoché will concisely explain the process of preparing for the Completion Stage of Kālachakra, the Four Higher Empowerments, and the structure of the Six Vajra Yogas according to Kālachakra (note: this system is not the same as the Six Dharmas of Nāropa or Niguma, which are often mistakenly translated as Six Yogas).
In the second part of the talk, Rafa Lobsang Dorje — coordinator of the Six Vajra Yogas Program — will share practical information about the preparation steps, the application submission process, and the schedule for this and the coming years, followed by the chance to have your questions answered. In this way, you will know how to do a “self-check” to determine whether you are ready to apply soon, or need to spend a longer time preparing.
Schedule by Timezone
Hanoi, Vietnam – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 1:00 PM
Melbourne, Australia – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 5:00 PM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 2:00 PM
Central Europe and South Africa – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 7:00 AM
Sao Paulo, Brazil – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 3:00 AM
East Coast USA, Toronto – SATURDAY February 22, 2025 / 1:00 AM
West Coast USA – FRIDAY February 21, 2025 / 10:00 PM
QUESTIONS?
Please email [email protected]