Upcoming Schedule
Teachings and Transmissions by H.E. Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche
with: Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche
April 17 – April 24: The Namgyal Choling Gompa, Galiano Island, BC (for more information contact retreats@crystalmountain.org)
April 26 & April 27: Toronto, ON (Location to be announced. For more information contact namgyalyangzab@gmail.com)
Dear Practitioners and friends of Lho Ratna Rinpoche,
We are delighted to announce that Lama Gyaltsen’s vision, made possible through the generous support from many devoted practitioners to fully support H.E. Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche and Khandro Sonam la’s visit to Canada is moving forward! Ratna Rinpoche and Khandrola have received their Canadian visas! And with the great generosity of our community, Crystal Mountain Society and the Namgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Canada have now met their fundraising goals!
The tentative dates and class schedule for Ratna Rinpoche’s Canadian Tour are as follows:
The Namgyal Choling Gompa, Galiano Island, BC April 17 – April 24 (for more information contact retreats@crystalmountain.org)
Toronto, ON (Location to be announced) April 26 & April 27 (for more information contact namgyalyangzab@gmail.com)
- More details on this momentous teaching event will be forthcoming very soon.
- The consecration of Kyabje Lho Ontul Rinpoche's precious relics in tsa tsas that will be installed in a specially crafted 24” high gold reliquary stupa chosen by Ratna Rinpoche.
- The consecration of a beautiful golden Guru Rinpoche statue, also picked out by Ratna Rinpoche.
- The transmission of the Drikung White Dzambhala lung, empowerment and instructions.
- An empowerment and instructions for the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche.
- Transmission of a specific Orgyen Nuden Dorje drupchen meditation practice. Kyabje Ontul Rinpoche requested to Ratna Rinpoche that this be practiced by a Western Center and, Lama Gyaltsen has taken up this request.
- Ratna Rinpoche will bestow other transmissions and teaching (to be announced).
May this rain of blessings bring benefits to all beings!
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One Year Retreat for Dedicated Practitioners Fall 2024
with Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen (Mark Webber)
Dates: Beginning mid-October 2024
Location: Galiano Island, B.C. Canada
Lama Mark Webber (Lama Gyaltsen) and Laurel Jacobson will be going into deep retreat for one year in the fall of 2024, beginning in mid-October. Dedicated serious practitioners with a strong connection to Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen and experience in solo and/or long retreats (3 months or longer) are invited to register. Practitioners without these requirements may also be considered. Each application will be reviewed by Lama Gyaltsen for suitability.
Intensive solo retreats are remarkable and transformative experiences for practitioners who have developed the necessary capacity to undertake the rigours of deep meditation work. They require stability of both physical and psychological health. Participants must be able to practice independently without the need for frequent check ups with the Lama.
Retreat details (housing, cost, logistics, etc..) have been worked out. We always do our best to keep fees as low as possible.
The retreat will take place on Galiano Island and rental housing on the Island has been found. Crystal Mountain Society (CMS) and the Namgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Canada (NYBCC) have worked together to coordinate and organize the retreat. Lama Gyaltsen has said that he will provide occasional guidance and bestow transmissions, wongkurs and pithy instructions from time to time, especially during the 7-10 day settling in period. Group practices and or empowerments will generally be on auspicious days of the month.
To allow for timely planning of this auspicious retreat we are strongly encouraging all interested individuals - including those living on Island - to submit their application to register as soon as possible.
To apply to register and for any questions please contact the Retreat Registrars at: retreats@crystalmountain.org
