Dorje Shugden Close Retreat
NOW IS THE TIME
The Purpose Of This Retreat
During this retreat we will be emphasizing drawing close to the Wisdom Protector
Dorje Shugden to make a special connection with him and receive his special care.
Dorje Shugden always helps, guides and protects pure and faithful practitioners by
granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing
success on all their virtuous activities.
Format of each session (advice from Geshe-la):
“In this Dorje Shugden close retreat we should do in conjunction with Wishfulfilling
Jewel sadhana. From Refuge to the Mantra Recitation - then we collect mantras -
the two mantras - the short and longer mantras, we collect 100,000 of each
mantra. Never missing, at least two sessions a day. In each session we offer a tsog
offering. For the first, second and third sessions we recite the tsog offering verse
just verbally; we don't get up; no human tastes the tsog offering so there is no spirit
offering in these three sessions.
Before each session we add a few biscuits, few snacks or a few cakes - the bala and
madana stay the same - we just add to the Guru plate and the general tsog offering.
So in the fourth session we actually make the offering, distribute the tsog and taste
and then there will be the spirit offering.
When we are reciting the mantra we are concentrating on the meaning and we
continue in this way until we count 100,000 then we are finished.
After that we can do a Vajradaka burning offering to purify mistakes. During the
retreat we don't rush because we are doing the whole of Wishfulifilling Jewel in
each session. We do gently, but everyday at least two sessions.
The main point on a close retreat of Dorje Shugden is that we are making a special
connection and in this way you will receive his special care.”
-
This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Full Retreat: $420
Full Day: $15
Session: $5
Accommodations (month of January)
Dorm: $500 per person
Double: $1200 for two (booking together)
Single: $950
Rooms are limited, on a first come, first served basis. Please email [email protected] to inquire availability.
-
Starting: Friday Jan 2nd - 7pm
Ending: Saturday Jan 31st - 8.30pm
Vajradaka Burning Offering (to purify mistakes)
Saturday Jan 31st
Times of sessions
Session 1 : 8.00am - 10am
Session 2 : 11:00am - 1pm
Session 3 : 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Session 4 : 6:00pm - 8:00pm
-
Those with less time not able to complete all four sessions can stay longer after any session to continue counting if they wish.
You will not need to bring any implements (bell, vajra etc) for the sessions as there will be one presider for all pujas as normal.
Close Retreat or drop-in sessions
If engaging in this particular close retreat on Dorje Shugden, it is not necessary to remain in the same seat and everyone has the opportunity to drop in to any sessions.
-
We have a limited quantity of both these Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the sessions.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online at Tharpa Canada.
-
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]