Kalachakra Ngondro Program | Module 9: WENSUM Deep Dive

Kalachakra Ngondro Program | Module 9: WENSUM Deep Dive

This event is available Online only.
You may register at the Dzokden Kalapa website.

ONLINE. This program will be in English. We will not be able to offer live translations in any other language, however, we can offer access to the practice texts in various languages. Please send your registration at the Dzokden Kalapa registration page as soon as you decide to register, so that we can plan accordingly.

Later registration and starting are possible because the sessions are recorded.

MODULE 9: WENSUM Deep Dive

Weekend Webinar: 24th – 26th October 

VIENNA TIME (CEST)

FRIDAY 24th October
18.30 – 20.00 

SATURDAY 25th October
10.00 – 11.30 
14.00 – 15:30 
18.30 – 20.00 

SUNDAY 26th October
10.00 – 11.30

+ 2 Additional Sessions: Wednesday 29th October (CEST 18.30 – 20:00), Wednesday 5th November (CET 18.30 – 20:00)

+ Homework 

+ 1 Group Discussion on Wednesday 12th November (18.30 – 20.00)

DESCRIPTION:

Module 8 — WENSUM (Three Isolations)

The previous preliminary practices are common across various Vajrayāna traditions, and although they may be practiced slightly differently, the intended result is generally similar. Innate Kālachakra Practice and Wensum (Three Isolations) are considered Unique Preliminaries as they are specific to the Jonang-Kālachakra Ngondro system. 

Up to this point of our spiritual path, our use of conceptual methods has been instrumental in removing our many layers of misconception, but as they are embedded in the dualistic mind, these methods function as a subtle barrier to experiencing our definitive nature. For this reason, we need now to abandon them in favor of a direct approach that works without conceptual fabrications. We can achieve this transformation from conceptual to non-conceptual in two steps. Firstly, we are introduced to the Kālachakra view by receiving the Four Higher Empowerments. Secondly, with the establishment of this view, we use the unique meditation technique of the Three Isolations (Wensum) to cut the proliferation of thoughts and abide in the nature of the mind. (Khentrul Rinpoché).

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, vajra students of Shar Khentrul Rinpoché, who have received from him the Higher Empowerments and the Wensum (Three Isolations) pith instructions, will have the opportunity to dive deep into a greater understanding and practice of this unique preliminary of the Kālachakra path. It is designed for both new and veteran Wensum practitioners who want to deepen their practice or who wish for support and guidance on establishing a solid practice in preparation for the Six Vajra Yogas.

During this course, we will examine all the translated Wensum material in a deep dive approach, under the lens of extended teachings and explanations given by Rinpoché after the publication of his books and restricted texts. As Rinpoché has always taught Wensum from different angles, depending on his audience, exploring a consolidated presentation of his various teachings is extremely helpful for gaining insight into the practice.

Resident teacher at Kalapa, Rafa Lobsang Dorje, will offer this course with Rinpoché’s blessings, based on the extensive Wensum teachings he has received from Rinpoché since 2017. Additionally, he completed a strict 45-day Wensum retreat in 2020 and, since 2021, has been leading Wensum retreats at Kalapa regularly.

Content Overview:

1 – Overview and presentation of all materials currently available for the Wensum practice.

2 – Additional explanations based on in-person Wensum teachings from Rinpoché. 

3 – Multiple and flexible ways to practice Wensum within the three sādhanas “Divine Ladder,” “Enlightening the Heart,” and “Secret Dakini Treasure.”

4 – Perspective, encouragement, and advice regarding how to implement a stable solo practice that accords with your current life circumstances, as well as advice on informal practice.

5 – Q&A opportunities and space for exchange and discussion to help alleviate concerns, doubts, challenges, and so forth, regarding the practice.

About the KALACHAKRA NGONDRO PROGRAM

About the KALACHAKRA NGONDRO PROGRAM

The Kālachakra Ngondro Program is a 2-year-long program created for students who want to deepen themselves in the Kālachakra Path in a structured, step-by-step guided process

The Ngondro also called the “Preliminary Practices prepares you to uncover your own Buddha nature. If you want to completely unveil this perfect nature, the Kālachakra Ngondro prepares you for the very subtle and profound yogic practices of the Completion Stage called the ‘Six Vajra Yogas’ of the Kālachakra Tantra. Shar Khentrul Rinpoché offers a flexible approach to embrace a variety of practitioners because being fixed on only one traditional way may not be a match for everyone. Developing familiarity with the Kālachakra Ngondro practices can be adjusted individually according to your own personal inclination.

In case you want to have access to these previous Modules (recommended), please find them here:

MODULE 1MODULE 2MODULE 3, MODULE 3, MODULE 4, MODULE 5, MODULE 6, MODULE 7, MODULE 8

General Requirements and Info

There are no formal prerequisites for the previous Modules 1 – 7. Pre-requisite for the current Module 9:

The minimum requirement is to have received the Higher Empowerments from Shar Khentrul Rinpoché on any occasion, such as in Tibet 2015, Australia 2016 (or before), Bodhgaya 2017, Kalapa 2017, the US 2017-18, Mongolia 2022, Kalapa 2023, Boulder 2023, Kalapa 2024, and so forth. If you have attended one of these Higher Empowerments, you can proceed to registration.

You do not need, however, to have previously attended the Higher Empowerments specifically at the Dzokden Kalapa Retreat Center, and it is not necessary to have participated in a long Wensum retreat before. 

If you have not yet received the Higher Empowerments from Rinpoché and wish to attend this course, they are being offered in the Summer of 2025. Click here to apply.

This course is for you:

1 – If you have recently started the Wensum practice and would like to enhance your understanding so as to better progress on your path.

2 – If you are a veteran who has received the Wensum teachings and would like support through either deepening your understanding of the practice or establishing a stable practice to initiate in your own time.

3 – If you would like to learn how to bring variation and flexibility into your Wensum practice.

4 – If you would like guided support and inspiration to improve your progress or alleviate obstacles to your Wensum practice.

Structure of the Modules and Schedule

The program follows the structure of the Kālachakra Path as presented by the Jonang-Kālachakra Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is divided into Outer Preliminaries (2 modules), Inner Preliminaries (5 modules), and Unique Preliminaries (2 modules). 

Each module includes a weekend webinar of teachings and practice led by an authorized Ngongdro Teacher and by practices guided by other senior students approved by Rinpoché, followed by two group practice sessions of ca. 90 min. each, and one Dharma discussion session where questions can be addressed to the Ngondro Teacher and where you can exchange with other participants. 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for the current module: (subject to changes)

Session 1: Hidden Treasure and Sacred Truth 3 — Wensum deep dive

Session 2: Wensum Practice with the DIVINE LADDER  + advice regarding the Wensum section

Session 3: Sacred Truth 3 + Higher Empowerments Manual — Wensum deep dive

Session 4: Wensum Practice with ENLIGHTENING THE HEART + advice regarding the Wensum section

Session 5: Higher Empowerments Manual — Wensum deep dive

Session 6: Wensum Practice with SECRET DAKINI TREASURE + advice regarding Wensum section

Session 7: Higher Empowerments Manual deep dive + Presentation of Kunpang Tsondru’s Wensum Manual

Session 8: Concluding Group Discussion based on prepared questions for reflection

时轮金刚上四灌顶及暗室闭关

时轮金刚上四灌顶及暗室闭关

活动仅限亲身前往奥地利Kalapa参加;不会提供翻译
请在Dzokden Kalapa的网页上报名。

2025年7月3-13日(共10晚)

夏. 堪祖仁波切慈悲地接受了请求,将在欧洲再次赐予时轮金刚上四灌顶。 这个殊胜、宝贵而难得的机会是佛法道路上重要的一步。 为了确保弟子在修行道上有所成功就,仁波切将只授予灌顶给已获预先批准的、真诚渴望实修的弟子。 为使申请及准备过程更加清晰,我们额外准备了详细的解释。 无论修行深浅,仁波切要求每位弟子花时间阅读:

「上四灌顶」的求取条件(更新版) PDF

在阅读并反思后,欢迎你透过这个表格申请,以获得求法资格。 只有在获得批准后,你才可以报名。 请在收到批准确认之前不要报名。 如果你以前已经在仁波切座下领受上四灌顶,你不需要再申请,可以直接提早报名。

 

“活动详情及时间表”

活动详情及时间表

在我们的灵性旅程中,迄今为止,概念方法在消除我们的诸多误解方面发挥了重要作用,但由于这些方法深植于二元心智,它们成为体验我们真实本性的微妙障碍。 因此,我们现在需要放弃它们,转而采用一种不依赖概念构造的直接方法。 我们可以通过两个步骤实现从概念到非概念的转变。 首先,通过接受上四灌顶,我们被引入时轮金刚的见地。 其次,在确立这一见地的基础上,我们使用身语意三远离(稳森)的独特禅修技巧来切断念头的散乱,并安住于心的本性。 (夏・堪祖仁波切)

是次闭关涵盖:

  1. 各项准备大约一天,包括修习前行、上师相应法、荟供、教学及与仁波切郊游;
  2. 时轮金刚上四灌顶;
  3. 三远离(稳森)的教学及加持;
  4. 关于灌顶及修习的教言手册;
  5. (按需要)口传〈空行秘宝〉;
  6. (按需要)与仁波切的个别会面(小参);
  7. 时轮金刚暗室闭关(三远离/稳森),由资深弟子导引或自修; 与及:
  8. Dzokden Kalapa闭关中心的膳食与住宿。

2025年特别环节:在活动的开幕日,仁波切将口传尊者多波巴的〈生圆二次第发愿文〉。 为让善法流布,与众结缘,Dzokden Kalapa将直播口传的环节; 其余环节仅能亲身于当地参与。

时间表

7月3日下午 – 抵达、欢迎会与场地设施介绍、教学 | 下午2-4时 报到登记 — 请务必于这个时段内抵达Dzokden Kalapa报到。

7月4日 – 修习前行、上师相应法、荟供、教学及与仁波切郊游

7月5日 – 时轮金刚上四灌顶、三远离(稳森)的教学及加持

7月5-13日 – 三远离(稳森)暗室闭关及与仁波切的个别会面(小参)

7月13日 – 结行荟供、午餐后退营

“准备事宜”

如何准备及学习材料

如何准备闭关:我们强烈鼓励你尽力实修时轮金刚前行仪轨。 除了《神圣阶梯》及《光明心颂》外,你也需要学习《空行秘宝》。 如你之前未曾学习,你必须以此链接登记重温〈空行秘宝〉释义的录像课堂(包括念诵录音)。 我们建议你尽力熟习所有相关仪轨及法会,包括藏语念法、咒语及陀罗尼。

请务必预先报名、学习并尽可能地修持上师供(GURU PŪJĀ )与时轮金刚荟供(KĀLACHAKRA-TSOK),以便在法会前对这些仪轨及其意义有充分了解与掌握。 这两门课程皆已翻译成多种语言,内容包含仪轨与实修说明,非常实用。 若你愿意(非强制),也可自备金刚铃杵、手鼓(ḍamaru)或其他法器参加仪式。

学习材料:你可在法会期间向寺院借用印刷版的〈Guru Pūjā〉与〈Tsok〉仪轨(英文版)使用。 请务必携带印刷版的修持手册The Profound Path of Vajra Yoga,以及仁波切的开示书The Hidden Treasure与Unveiling Your Sacred Truth 3作为修行参考数据 。 请注意,严格闭关一开始后,不得使用任何电子设备,因此所有数据必须为纸本形式 。 此外,在闭关期间,不得阅读与「三远离(稳森)」无关的书籍。 若你参加前行修法(Ngondro),请自备曼达盘(maṇḍala set)。 若你曾领受此灌顶,请携带你的Four Higher Empowerments Booklet、眼罩与禅修带; 若你是初次参与,则会在灌顶仪式期间获赠这些法具。

“闭关信息及规则”

闭关信息及规则

在7月5日领受「上四灌顶」后,将正式开始严格闭关。 期间为封闭式闭关并须保持止语。 在此期间,参与者不得接待访客,也不得使用移动电话、平板装置、iPad、智能手表、笔记本电脑、台式机等任何电子设备。 如你需要,我们可以协助你将这些物品存放于办公室中保管。 如有紧急情况需要联系你,亲友可透过电子邮件 [email protected] 或拨打电话 +43 676 395 8898,我们将会转达紧急的讯息给你。 仁波切提醒所有参与弟子,请恭敬地遵守闭关守则,这不仅有助于自身修行的圆满,也能避免对他人造成干扰。

每日的修行日程包括四节三远离(Wensum稳森)的修法课程,以及其他附加活动,如不定期的开示或与仁波切的个别会面(小参)等。 每日至少需参与两场共修,除非因健康因素而完全无法参加。 其余两场修法可选择是共修,还是在自己房间中自修。 修法课程将以英语与藏语进行。 如你有强烈需求,也可以携带自己语言版本的法本,并在共修时安静地自行阅读。

“报名”

报名

此次闭关的费用包含于Dzokden Kalapa闭关中心提供的三餐素食与多人共住的住宿安排。 我们无法为此次活动的参与者提供单人房。 不过,你可以选择自备帐篷,在时轮金刚塔(Kālachakra Stūpa)附近露营(详情请见报名选项)。

离营住宿:若您确实需要单独房间,闭关中心附近的Garanas地区与Bad Schwanberg镇有许多住宿选择可供选择。 在此情况下,请你自行搜寻并预订所需的住宿。

常见问题:请注意,此次灌顶需要极大的福德因缘方能成就: 1) 我们已尽最大努力将费用维持在合理范围内。 我们鼓励修行者提早储备资源、创造条件以参与此殊胜机会。 过去曾有人为了参与这样的灌顶,将自己所有的一切作为供养献给金刚上师。 2) 若你无法全程参与此次闭关,请务必提前通知我们你预计提前离开的确切日期与时间。 虽然我们不鼓励中途离场,但若你确实无法全程参与,我们可以在特殊情况下酌情处理(请通过电子邮件说明原因)。 不过,请注意:我们无法因你提早离开而提供特殊报名费用调整——无论你是否能全程参与,此活动的费用皆为整体计算。

“义工(功德福田)”

义工(功德福田)

在此次闭关中,参与者应避免过度的体力活动。 我们目前需要两位义工:一位负责为参与者准备早餐、午餐及简单的晚餐,另一位则担任厨房助手。 担任义工期间,你可以自由使用闭关中心的所有区域,唯独参与者进行修法的「时轮金刚殿」除外。 与参与者不同的是,义工可以使用电子设备、网络等资源。 这是一次极为殊胜的机会,不仅能累积无量功德,也能为你将来有机会亲自修持此法门种下因缘。 仁波切也强烈鼓励我们透过志愿服务来支持法友们的修行。

在义工服务期间,我们可以为你免费提供learning center的线上课程或录制的闭关课程,以支持你的学习与修行。 另外,若你已接领受「上四灌顶」,并愿意全程担任义工,则在你休息的时间内,亦可免费参加殿内的部分闭关环节。

若你有意参与此次义工服务,请尽快电邮至 [email protected] 联系我们,以便安排网上会议提早规划。 你也可以选择只参与部分时段的义工工作,依照自身能力所及来发心服务; 但我们仍优先考虑能全程参与的义工。

“对复修弟子的提醒”

对复修弟子的提醒

若你有意乐再次参与这项殊胜的灌顶和闭关,为了你自己的修行道上的迈进,仁波切要求所有弟子重新确认对修行道、传承及上师本人的承诺。 这项确认可于报名参加时完成,因此,已经领受过「上四灌顶」的弟子,若希望再次参加,无须另行提交申请(可以直接在Dzokden Kalapa的网页报名)。

然而,若你发现自从上次领受上四灌顶以来,对于自己所选择的觉囊传承、时轮金刚修行道,或对 夏. 堪祖仁波切的信心有所动摇,那么根据仁波切的指示,您应避免参加此次闭关。 仁波切认为,在这样的情况下,暂缓参加反而更具利益,你可以借此机会透过更深入地修持觉囊派的时轮金刚行法、聆听仁波切的开示、阅读他的著作,以及尽力参与「证悟事业计画(Enlightened Activities Program)」,逐步重燃信心并累积广大福德资粮。 透过上述方法聚合修行的因缘条件,待得来日再次参与时,你将能从中获得真正的利益与成就。 最重要的是,保持正确的方向,永不放弃! (仁波切也表示,为了确保每位弟子的修行利益,即使你曾参加过上四灌顶,他仍保留在必要时提出额外提问、安排面谈,或拒绝特定报名的权利。 )

“前往Kalapa的方法”

前往Kalapa的方法

Dzokden Kalapa位于奥地利,地址是:Dzokden Kalapa Retreat Center, Garanas 41, Bad Schwanberg, zip code 8541, Austria, Südweststeiermark. 最近的机场在Graz(译者按:Graz航班多为往来欧盟首都,建议直接飞往维也纳国际机场)。 以火车前往Dzokden Kalapa,请从Graz火车站出发,乘坐S6或S61从S-Bahn往Wies-Eibiswald方向,约一个多小时便可抵达 Bad Schwanberg 火车站(火车时间表及相关信息)。

Bad Schwanberg火车站前往闭关中心, 可选择由当地政府资助的廉租车,前往Buddhistisches Zentrum到达闭关中心门外。 若需更多信息,请前往该服务网页:Regio Mobil。 有关服务必须于出发前数小时预订,但我们建议外地访客提早数天预计。 有关服务的营运时间是平日的上午6时至晚上8时,而周末则于黄昏停止服务。 因着车程较长(至少20分钟),预订时间必须在停运前30分钟上车。 若预计服务在星期日或当地假日,请至少在行程的前一天下午5时前完成预约。

预约服务:+43 (0)50 16 17 18 车资:每程€6.00,无论多少乘客 Regio Taxi用的站号:41080 / Buddhistisches Zentrum

其他选择:如你未能使用Regio Mobil,你可以预订其他出租车服务,例如Wein Mobil taxi(车资约€37,50),其服务时间是早上10时至晚上11时; 而其采用的的站号是D927。 预约用的电话号码与上述相同。

驾车:从Graz-West motorway junction (A2/A9)驶进A2往Klagenfurt/Italy方向,在Lieboch驶出,继续于Federal Road 76 往Eibiswald方向前行。 30公里后,你将抵达Bad Schwanberg。 在Bad Schwanberg的主广场末,左转前往Garanas。 驶过桥后,转右往Garanas方向并跟着指示牌驶往Kalachakra Kalapa Center,这一段上山路程至闭关中心约8公里。

“报名费用”

报名费用

僧团发起人 – 1650 欧元

选择此选项,你的慷慨将有助于支持其他可能需要减免报名费用的修行者。 此选项包括完整的活动课程、共享房间的铺位以及活动期间的每日三餐。 若你需要提早到达或延长停留,请发送电子邮件至 [email protected],我们将协助你安排额外天数并说明相关条件。

一般报名 – 1150 欧元

此选项包括完整的活动课程、共享房间的铺位以及活动期间的每日三餐。 若你需要提早到达或延长停留,请发送电子邮件至 [email protected],我们将协助你安排额外天数并说明相关条件。

露营 – 950 欧元

此选项适合那些希望在闭关中心外搭帐篷露营住宿的人。 你需要自备帐篷和睡袋。 此选项包括完整的活动课程、设置您自己帐篷的地点以及活动期间的每日三餐。 若你需要提早到达或延长停留,请发送电子邮件至 [email protected],我们将协助你安排额外天数并说明相关条件。

晚上离营住宿 – 900 欧元

此选项适合那些希望在闭关中心外的地方住宿的人。 此选项包括完整的活动课程以及活动期间的的膳食。

申请奬学金减免费用报名 – 850 欧元

此为收入较低或面临财务困难者的优惠报名选项。 若你无法一次性支付全部报名费用,请联系我们,我们将提供分期付款计划,以确保你能够参加活动并分期付款。 此选项包括完整的活动课程、共享房间的铺位(或帐篷地点——请在注册时告知你的偏好!)以及活动期间的每日三餐。