Dünstsam Retreat with Sabchu Rinpoche

This seven-day meditation retreat is led by Venerable Sabchu Rinpoche and represents the first of the “four extraordinary preliminary practices” (Ngöndro) of the Karma Kagyu tradition.

Ngöndro (preliminary practices) constitutes a comprehensive set of foundational practices that prepare the practitioner's mind for authentic engagement in the profound path of Vajrayana. These preliminary practices are divided into four ordinary (contemplations that turn the mind) and four extraordinary practices: Refuge and Bodhicitta, Purification, Mandala Offering, and Guru Yoga.

The main focus of this retreat will be Refuge in the Three Jewels and Three Roots, along with developing Bodhicitta — the gateway to Buddhist Vajrayana practice and the foundation of all subsequent preliminary practices.

Each day of the retreat will be divided into six meditation sessions, conducted in the traditional manner as they were in Tibet. Meditation sessions will also include Praises to the 21 Taras, Riwo Sangchö, Protector practices, and other prayers.

Meditation texts will be available on-site. If you already have a Dünstsam booklet from a previous course, please do not forget to bring it with you.

• Participants should already have taken Buddhist Refuge, or be prepared to take it for the first time during the retreat.
• Commitment to participate in the entire retreat from beginning to end.

• Participants are requested not to leave the premises during the retreat to maintain the continuity of practice.

• Arrival day: March 29th from 4:00 PM
• Last session: April 6th at 7:30 AM
• During the course, consumption of alcohol or other intoxicants is not allowed.

• 50% of the total amount must be paid by January 31st. This deposit is non-refundable.
• The remaining amount must be paid before the start of the course.

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This time, the course fee depends on the selected accommodation. You can choose according to your preference. The amount consists of three items:

1. Donation for Rinpoche 5000 CZK

2. Accommodation:  

Private room with private bathroom 15,900 CZK

Private room with shared bathroom 12,500 CZK

Double/single bed in a shared room 10,500 CZK

Extra bed in a shared room 8,900 CZK

3. Full board and refreshments during breaks 8,500 CZK

* We have a limited number of individual accommodation types, so we may contact you after registration with an offer of a different type of room.

**All listed prices are always per person.

To participate, please fill out the form here.

We will subsequently contact you with payment instructions.

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