This retreat will be led by Angie Gilbert, a Santi Maha Sangha Base Level teacher authorised by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, who has been teaching in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region since 2002. Angie will be teaching on the practice of Chöd, the essence of which is cutting attachment to the ego.

Included in the retreat will be replays of the Webcast teachings on “Narog Ton Trug” by Yeshi Silvano Namkhai. The retreat is suitable for newcomers sincerely interested in the Dzogchen Teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

The Chöd is an extraordinary method closely related to the principle of behaviour of the Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen teachings. The teaching of the Chöd and the way to practice it embraces and unifies the essence of these 3 teachings, and is based on the direct experience of the lady teacher Machig Labkyi Dronma who lived in the 11- 12th century.
Through her experiences Machig Labdron discovered that the root of all our problems is the ego and the attachment we have to the "I".

A more full explanation of the practice can be downloaded below:

Practice of Chöd

Program: The retreat will commence with a Medium Tun (Guardian practice) at 5pm Friday and end at midday on Tuesday with a simple Gana Puja.

The full program can be downloaded below:
 

Chod Retreat Program

Meals: Meals will be prepared by way of a Food Co-Operative formed by those attending the retreat who will share shopping, meal preparation and kitchen cleanup via a roster system. 
The cost per day is : $12-15. per Adult (12 years +) or $4 per meal inc. beverages, and $6-8. per child.

Childcare: There will be no professional childcare available so parents will be responsible for sharing child supervision (assisted by others who may wish to partake in this).
NB: children up to 16 years are legally required to be in the company of adults at all times on the land of the Gar and not left alone. Parents are asked to please bring suitable toys, books, etc.

Registration and Further Information

Registration form for this event (including prices) can be downloaded below:
 

Easter Retreat Registration Form

Information for visitors, travel to Namgyalgar, Gar accommodation and offland rental accommodation can be found below:

Transport Info

Visitors Info

Accommodation Info (Namgyalgar only)

Accommodation Info (local area)

NB: A map of directions to Namgyalgar is available from the Secretary.


For further enquiries, and to register, please contact:

Viki Forscutt, Namgyalgar Secretary
Tel/Fax: 02 44737668
Email: The Secretary