DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL RETREATIndia

DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL RETREAT

DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL RETREAT

in Drikung Kagyu Buddhist Monastery Rewalsar (Tsopema), India.

MARCH 21st - 27th, YEAR 2003

RETREAT ON THE GURU RINPOCHE SADHANA called An Activity Ritual of Oddiyana, Guide of the Fortunate, entitled "Glorious Path of Benefit and Bliss" In the cycle of preliminary practices, from the "Light-Web Gradual Path" of dharma-practices [contained in] Essence of Great Bliss Heart-Accomplishment Revealed by the Drikung Terton Nuden Dorje

Note to Participants: Retreat & Blessings.

Ontul Rinpoche is looking forward to meet all disciples in India. It is truly a joyous occassion to have all DDC students from around the globe under one roof. On top of that Rinpoche will be giving to all participants special blessings of a few of the Sacred Terma objects of Guru Rinpoche (Texts, Statues, Phurba), Sacred Robe of Orgyen Nuden Dorje & Palm of the previous (2nd) Ontul Tulku. It means there enough Sacred Objects for blessings on each day in the retreat in order to purify all retreatands of negative defilements.

Audience with Holinesses

Ontul Rinpoche will also make necessary arrangement for the Retreat Group to meet His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, His Holiness the 37th Drikung Kyabgon, His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin and His Holiness Mindroling while in India. This meeting is subject to availability of Holinesses and Their schedules, Ontul Rinpoche says early appointment is necessary to secure the date.

Ngakpa & Ngakma (Lay Tantrika) Vows & Robes.

An arrangement is also made for those interested to take the Ngakpa and Ngakma Vows. This will help the retreatands to be more mindfull of all their body, speech & mind activities. Robes will be provided at cost of 600 Rupee per set, 2 sets of robes will be provided for those who will be taking the vows with robes. Kindly register with remarks of "Robes" to your regional/country co-ordinator.

Register Now ! Region/Country Registration & Co-ordinator.

N. America: Register with David Arndt ddcvermont@yahoo.com

S. America: Register with Mauricio Salinas mithunadhanus@hotmail.com Europe: Register with Sabine Gerbich palden-dharma@t-online.de

Asia: Register with Chew Pheng Chong phengchong@pd.jaring.my

Main Co-ordinator to India. Chew Pheng Chong phengchong@pd.jaring.my As of today, we have around 40 person registered, rooms in guest house is first come first serve basis.

Program Day Date Session Program

19 Mar Country of Origin to New Delhi, India. (Arrange your own or in group from same country, book in advance as the date is considered high season. Contact your region/country co-ordinator for registration and info)

20 Mar Morning New Delhi to Rewalsar (Tsopema). (arrangement is now being made with travel agents in India for mass transport directly to Tsopema, price to be confirm later)

RETREAT CHARGES

Prices for teaching/retreat: Donation directly to Vajra Master. Food & Accomodation: Pay at your own use directly to Monastery. Depends on Accomodation type in Tsopema. Food is flat rate during retreat in Tsopema. --

Planned Retreat Schedule & Breaks

5:30am (Wake-up Call) | 6:30am (1st session)

8:30am (breakfast)

10am (2nd session)

10:30am (tea serving)

12noon (lunch)

2pm (3rd Session)

3pm (tea serving)

6pm (dinner)

7:30pm (4th session)

9pm (supper)

10:30pm (bedtime)

21 Mar Day 01 Retreat

(1 session Empowerment)

(2 Sessions Commentary) 9am Guru Empowerment

2pm Sadhana Commentary 7:30pm

22 Mar Day 02 Retreat

(1 session Commentary) (2 sessions/day) 9am Sadhana Commentary

2pm Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery 7:30pm

23 Mar Day 03 Retreat

(4 sessions/day) 6:30am Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery

10am 2pm 7:30pm

24 Mar Day 04 Retreat

(4 sessions/day) 6:30am Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery 10am 2pm 7:30pm

25 Mar Day 05 Retreat

(4 sessions/day) 6:30am Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery 10am 2pm 7:30pm

26 Mar Day 06 Retreat

(4 sessions/day) 6:30am Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery 10am 2pm 7:30pm

27 Mar Day 07 Retreat

(3 sessions/day)

6:30am Self Empowerment Retreat at Monastery

10am 2pm Self Empowerment Retreat at Guru Rinpoche Cave

7:30pm Guru Rinpoche Ganachakra

After the Retreat is over, there is a few possible options:

A. to continue retreat in Monastery (Accomodation & Food rate follows)

B. to return to Country of Origin (Tsopema - Delhi - Country of Origin)

C. to follow below programs (Prices to be confirm later) --

28 Mar Tsopema to Dharamsala Free & Easy

29 Mar (subject to availability) Dharamsala Audience wt H.H. Dalai Lama (Head of Gelug) Audience wt H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa (Head of Karma Kagyu) Free & Easy

30 Mar Dharamsala to Kangra and back to Dharamsala Vajra Yogini Ganachakra at Holy Place in Kangra Free & Easy

31 Mar (subject to availability) Dharamsala - Dehra Dun Audience wt H.H. Drikung Kyabgon (Head of Drikung Kagyu) Free & Easy

01 Apr (subject to availability) Dharamsala - Dehra Dun India Audience wt H.H. Sakya Trizin (Head of Sakya) Audience wt H.H. Mindroling (Head of Nyingma) Free & Easy

02 Apr Morning Dehra Dun to New Delhi Free & Easy 03 Apr New Delhi to Country of Origin

Accomodation Qty Type Rate

3 Rooms Twin Sharing (max 3 persons) with attach bath 250 Rupee or USD5.00 (Approx.)

5 Rooms Twin Sharing (max 3 persons) with attach bath 150 Rupee or USD3.00 (Approx.)

5 Rooms Twin Sharing (max 3 persons) with common shared bath 75 Rupee or USD1.50 (Approx.) 1

Hall Class Room (for female) Single Matress, no privacy & share with everyone Donation to Monastery (Any amount) 1

Hall Class Room Hall (for male) Single Matress, no privacy & share with everyone Donation to Monastery (Any amount)

Food Food During Retreat = 400 Rupee/person or USD8.00 (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Supper incl. all 2 Teatime Servings)

Ngakpa & Ngakma Robes : 1200 Rupee for 2 sets = 22 USD (Approx.)

Exchange Rate : 100 Rupee = 2 USD (Approx.)

THE FOUR LIMITLESS THOUGHTS

May all mother sentient beings, boundless as the space, have happiness and the causes of happiness. May they be liberated from suffering and the causes of suffering. May they never be separated from the happiness which is free from sorrow. May they rest in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion