Retreat requirement:
Being interested in following the teachings of Yeshi Namkhai and Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. If you haven't received any Dzogchen Teachings and Transmission from them, please do the following:
  • Compulsory: Attend an 'Introduction to Dzogchen' session with Arnaud Coquillard in person. There will be one on Friday 18, 2025 at Namgyalgar from 6.00-8.00pm at the retreat location.
  • Try to attend Yeshi Namkhai teachings on February 13-14, 2025: Yeshi Namkai Dzogchen Teaching Live Webcast
  • Read Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's litterature on Dzogchen (The Mirror, advice on Presence and Awareness ; The Crystal and the way of light ; ...).
  • Watch Youtube video of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's teachings.
  • Paying fees of $250 for ordinary members and first timers, $450 for non members, or $150 for sustaining members. Nobody will be turned away from lack of funds.

Accomodation:

There are various accomodation options for this retreat. Please contact Yandakling Blue Gakyil Alastair for more information: [email protected]

Retreat Program:

Tuesday night
6-8pm: introduction to the retreat and Long Ganapuja


Wednesday
9-12.30: Teachings and Practice
4.30-8: Teachings and Practice


Thursday
9-12.30: Teachings and Practice
4.30-8: Teachings and Practice


Friday (Losar)
Start: Swim, Mandarava practice and Losar celebration
10-12.30: Teachings and Practice
4.30-8: Teachings and Practice


Saturday
Sunrise: practice of Dakini Mandarava
9-12.30: Teachings and Practice
4.30-8: Teachings and Practice


Sunday
Sunrise: practice of Dakini Mandarava
9-12.30: Teachings and Practice
Afternoon: excursion