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

時輪金剛上四灌頂及暗室閉關(Wensum 穩森)

時輪金剛上四灌頂及暗室閉關(Wensum 穩森)

活動僅限親身前往奧地利Kalapa參加;不會提供翻譯
請在Dzokden Kalapa的網頁上報名。

2025年7月3-13日(共10晚)

夏.堪祖仁波切慈悲地接受了請求,將在歐洲再次賜予時輪金剛上四灌頂。這個殊勝、寶貴而難得的機會是佛法道路上重要的一步。為了確保弟子在修行道上有所成功就,仁波切將只授予灌頂給已獲預先批准的、真誠渴望實修的弟子。為使申請及準備過程更加清晰,我們額外準備了詳細的解釋。無論修行深淺,仁波切要求每位弟子花時間閱讀:

「上四灌頂」的求取條件(更新版) PDF

在閱讀並反思後,歡迎你透過這個表格申請,以獲得求法資格。只有在獲得批准後,你才可以報名。請在收到批准確認之前不要報名。如果你以前已經在仁波切座下領受上四灌頂,你不需要再申請,可以直接提早報名。

 

活動詳情及時間表

活動詳情及時間表

在我們的靈性旅程中,迄今為止,概念方法在消除我們的諸多誤解方面發揮了重要作用,但由於這些方法深植於二元心智,它們成為體驗我們真實本性的微妙障礙。因此,我們現在需要放棄它們,轉而採用一種不依賴概念構造的直接方法。我們可以通過兩個步驟實現從概念到非概念的轉變。首先,通過接受上四灌頂,我們被引入時輪金剛的見地。其次,在確立這一見地的基礎上,我們使用身語意三遠離(穩森)的獨特禪修技巧來切斷念頭的散亂,並安住於心的本性。(夏・堪祖仁波切)

是次閉關涵蓋:

  1. 各項準備大約一天,包括修習前行、上師相應法、薈供、教學及與仁波切郊遊;
  2. 時輪金剛上四灌頂;
  3. 三遠離(穩森)的教學及加持;
  4. 關於灌頂及修習的教言手冊;
  5. (按需要)口傳〈空行秘寶〉;
  6. (按需要)與仁波切的個別會面(小參);
  7. 時輪金剛暗室閉關(三遠離/穩森),由資深弟子導引或自修;與及:
  8. Dzokden Kalapa閉關中心的膳食與住宿。

2025年特別環節:在活動的開幕日,仁波切將口傳尊者多波巴的〈生圓二次第發願文〉。為讓善法流布,與眾結緣,Dzokden Kalapa將直播口傳的環節;其餘環節僅能親身於當地參與。

時間表

7月3日下午 – 抵達、歡迎會與場地設施介紹、教學 | 下午2-4時 報到登記 — 請務必於這個時段內抵達Dzokden Kalapa報到。

7月4日 – 修習前行、上師相應法、薈供、教學及與仁波切郊遊

7月5日 – 時輪金剛上四灌頂、三遠離(穩森)的教學及加持

7月5-13日 – 三遠離(穩森)暗室閉關及與仁波切的個別會面(小參)

7月13日 – 結行薈供、午餐後退營

準備事宜

如何準備及學習材料

如何準備閉關:我們強烈鼓勵你盡力實修時輪金剛前行儀軌。除了〈神聖階梯〉及〈光明心頌〉外,你也需要學習〈空行秘寶〉。如你之前未曾學習,你必須以此連結登記重溫〈空行秘寶〉釋義的錄像課堂(包括念誦錄音)。我們建議你盡力熟習所有相關儀軌及法會,包括藏語念法、咒語及陀羅尼。

請務必預先報名、學習並盡可能地修持上師供(GURU PŪJĀ )與時輪金剛薈供(KĀLACHAKRA-TSOK),以便在法會前對這些儀軌及其意義有充分了解與掌握。這兩門課程皆已翻譯成多種語言,內容包含儀軌與實修說明,非常實用。若你願意(非強制),也可自備金剛鈴杵、手鼓(ḍamaru)或其他法器參加儀式。

學習材料:你可在法會期間向寺院借用印刷版的〈Guru Pūjā〉與〈Tsok〉儀軌(英文版)使用。請務必攜帶印刷版的修持手冊The Profound Path of Vajra Yoga,以及仁波切的開示書The Hidden Treasure與Unveiling Your Sacred Truth 3作為修行參考資料 。請注意,嚴格閉關一開始後,不得使用任何電子設備,因此所有資料必須為紙本形式 。此外,在閉關期間,不得閱讀與「三遠離(穩森)」無關的書籍。若你參加前行修法(Ngondro),請自備曼達盤(maṇḍala set)。若你曾領受此灌頂,請攜帶你的Four Higher Empowerments Booklet、眼罩與禪修帶;若你是初次參與,則會在灌頂儀式期間獲贈這些法具。

閉關資訊及規則

閉關資訊及規則

在7月5日領受「上四灌頂」後,將正式開始嚴格閉關。期間為封閉式閉關並須保持止語。在此期間,參與者不得接待訪客,也不得使用行動電話、平板裝置、iPad、智能手錶、筆記型電腦、桌上型電腦等任何電子設備。如你需要,我們可以協助你將這些物品存放於辦公室中保管。如有緊急情況需要聯繫你,親友可透過電子郵件 [email protected] 或撥打電話 +43 676 395 8898,我們將會轉達緊急的訊息給你。仁波切提醒所有參與弟子,請恭敬地遵守閉關守則,這不僅有助於自身修行的圓滿,也能避免對他人造成干擾。

每日的修行日程包括四節三遠離(Wensum穩森)的修法課程,以及其他附加活動,如不定期的開示或與仁波切的個別會面(小參)等。每日至少需參與兩場共修,除非因健康因素而完全無法參加。其餘兩場修法可選擇是共修,還是在自己房間中自修。修法課程將以英語與藏語進行。如你有強烈需求,也可以攜帶自己語言版本的法本,並在共修時安靜地自行閱讀。

報名

報名

此次閉關的費用包含於Dzokden Kalapa閉關中心提供的三餐素食與多人共住的住宿安排。我們無法為此次活動的參與者提供單人房。不過,你可以選擇自備帳篷,在時輪金剛塔(Kālachakra Stūpa)附近露營(詳情請見報名選項)。

離營住宿:若您確實需要單獨房間,閉關中心附近的 Garanas 地區與 Bad Schwanberg 鎮有許多住宿選擇可供選擇。在此情況下,請你自行搜尋並預訂所需的住宿。

常見問題:請注意,此次灌頂需要極大的福德因緣方能成就: 1) 我們已盡最大努力將費用維持在合理範圍內。我們鼓勵修行者提早儲備資源、創造條件以參與此殊勝機會。過去曾有人為了參與這樣的灌頂,將自己所有的一切作為供養獻給金剛上師。 2) 若你無法全程參與此次閉關,請務必提前通知我們你預計提前離開的確切日期與時間。雖然我們不鼓勵中途離場,但若你確實無法全程參與,我們可以在特殊情況下酌情處理(請透過電子郵件說明原因)。不過,請注意:我們無法因你提早離開而提供特殊報名費用調整——無論你是否能全程參與,此活動的費用皆為整體計算。

義工(功德福田)

義工(功德福田)

在此次閉關中,參與者應避免過度的體力活動。我們目前需要兩位義工:一位負責為參與者準備早餐、午餐及簡單的晚餐,另一位則擔任廚房助手。擔任義工期間,你可以自由使用閉關中心的所有區域,唯獨參與者進行修法的「時輪金剛殿」除外。與參與者不同的是,義工可以使用電子設備、網路等資源。這是一次極為殊勝的機會,不僅能累積無量功德,也能為你將來有機會親自修持此法門種下因緣。仁波切也強烈鼓勵我們透過志願服務來支持法友們的修行。

在義工服務期間,我們可以為你免費提供learning center的線上課程或錄製的閉關課程,以支持你的學習與修行。另外,若你已接領受「上四灌頂」,並願意全程擔任義工,則在你休息的時間內,亦可免費參加殿內的部分閉關環節。

若你有意參與此次義工服務,請盡快電郵至 [email protected] 聯繫我們,以便安排網上會議提早規劃。你也可以選擇只參與部分時段的義工工作,依照自身能力所及來發心服務;但我們仍優先考慮能全程參與的義工。

對複修弟子的提醒

對複修弟子的提醒

若你有意樂再次參與這項殊勝的灌頂和閉關,為了你自己的修行道上的邁進,仁波切要求所有弟子重新確認對修行道、傳承及上師本人的承諾。這項確認可於報名參加時完成,因此,已經領受過「上四灌頂」的弟子,若希望再次參加,無須另行提交申請(可以直接在Dzokden Kalapa的網頁報名)。

然而,若你發現自從上次領受上四灌頂以來,對於自己所選擇的覺囊傳承、時輪金剛修行道,或對 夏.堪祖仁波切的信心有所動搖,那麼根據仁波切的指示,您應避免參加此次閉關。仁波切認為,在這樣的情況下,暫緩參加反而更具利益,你可以藉此機會透過更深入地修持覺囊派的時輪金剛行法、聆聽仁波切的開示、閱讀他的著作,以及盡力參與「證悟事業計畫(Enlightened Activities Program)」,逐步重燃信心並累積廣大福德資糧。透過上述方法聚合修行的因緣條件,待得來日再次參與時,你將能從中獲得真正的利益與成就。最重要的是,保持正確的方向,永不放棄!(仁波切也表示,為了確保每位弟子的修行利益,即使你曾參加過上四灌頂,他仍保留在必要時提出額外提問、安排面談,或拒絕特定報名的權利。)

前往Kalapa的方法

前往Kalapa的方法

Dzokden Kalapa位於奧地利,地址是:Dzokden Kalapa Retreat Center, Garanas 41, Bad Schwanberg, zip code 8541, Austria, Südweststeiermark. 最近的機場在Graz(譯者按:Graz航班多為往來歐盟首都,建議直接飛往維也納國際機場)。 以火車前往Dzokden Kalapa,請從Graz火車站出發,乘坐S6或S61從S-Bahn往Wies-Eibiswald方向,約一個多小時便可抵達 Bad Schwanberg 火車站(火車時間表及相關資訊)。

Bad Schwanberg火車站前往閉關中心, 可選擇由當地政府資助的廉租車,前往Buddhistisches Zentrum到達閉關中心門外。若需更多資訊,請前往該服務網頁:Regio Mobil。有關服務必須於出發前數小時預訂,但我們建議外地訪客提早數天預計。有關服務的營運時間是平日的上午6時至晚上8時,而周末則於黃昏停止服務。因著車程較長(至少20分鐘),預訂時間必須在停運前30分鐘上車。若預計服務在星期日或當地假日,請至少在行程的前一天下午5時前完成預約。

預約服務:+43 (0)50 16 17 18 車資:每程€6.00,無論多少乘客 Regio Taxi用的站號:41080 / Buddhistisches Zentrum

其他選擇:如你未能使用Regio Mobil,你可以預訂其他出租車服務,例如Wein Mobil taxi(車資約€37,50),其服務時間是早上10時至晚上11時;而其採用的的站號是D927。預約用的電話號碼與上述相同。

駕車:從Graz-West motorway junction (A2/A9)駛進A2往Klagenfurt/Italy方向,在Lieboch駛出,繼續於Federal Road 76 往Eibiswald方向前行。30公里後,你將抵達Bad Schwanberg。在Bad Schwanberg的主廣場末,左轉前往Garanas。駛過橋後,轉右往Garanas方向並跟著指示牌駛往Kalachakra Kalapa Center,這一段上山路程至閉關中心約8公里。

報名費用

報名費用

僧團贊助者 – 1650 歐元

選擇此選項,你的慷慨將有助於支持其他可能需要減免報名費用的修行者。此選項包括完整的活動課程、共用房間的舖位以及活動期間的每日三餐。若你需要提早到達或延長停留,請發送電子郵件至 [email protected],我們將協助你安排額外天數並說明相關條件。

一般報名 – 1150 歐元

此選項包括完整的活動課程、共用房間的舖位以及活動期間的每日三餐。若你需要提早到達或延長停留,請發送電子郵件至 [email protected],我們將協助你安排額外天數並說明相關條件。

露營 – 950 歐元

此選項適合那些希望在閉關中心外搭帳篷露營住宿的人。你需要自備帳篷和睡袋。此選項包括完整的活動課程、設置您自己帳篷的地點以及活動期間的每日三餐。若你需要提早到達或延長停留,請發送電子郵件至 [email protected],我們將協助你安排額外天數並說明相關條件。

晚上離營住宿 – 900 歐元

此選項適合那些希望在閉關中心外的地方住宿的人。此選項包括完整的活動課程以及活動期間的的膳食。

申請奬學金減免費用報名 – 850 歐元

此為收入較低或面臨財務困難者的優惠報名選項。若你無法一次性支付全部報名費用,請聯繫我們,我們將提供分期付款計劃,以確保你能夠參加活動並分期付款。此選項包括完整的活動課程、共用房間的舖位(或帳篷地點——請在註冊時告知你的偏好!)以及活動期間的每日三餐。