Location: Tsegyalgar East, School House, 18 Schoolhouse Rd., Conway, MA 01341
Retreat with Choegyal Namkhai Norbu
On site registration will be from 8:30 TO 9:30 AM EACH DAY, EXCEPT THE 11TH IN THE FRONT HALL OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE, beginning today through the 12th if necessary.
Also, someone will be at the desk (table) from the end of the teaching until 1:30 pm to handle questions.
Friday, June 7th
Registration for the retreat 10am-noon, 1:30-3:30pm
Assemble in Gompa 4:15pm
Teaching with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu 5-7pm, "Khordas Rangdrol"
Saturday, June 8th
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Outside tent
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond, supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Gonpa
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - Ganapuja for the New Moon
5:30 p.m.-finish - Fun Night with Food, Drinks, Auction, and Tibetan Singing and Dancing
Sunday, June 9th
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Outside tent
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Explanation of Short Tun with Jim Valby - Gonpa
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Khandroling
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Yantra Yoga for Beginners with Fabio Andrico - Gonpa
5:00 p.m.-finish - Tibetan Singing and Dancing- Gonpa
Monday, June 10th
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Outside tent
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Presentation on ASIA - Gonpa
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Presentation on SSI - Gonpa
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Khandroling
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Yantra Yoga for Beginners with Fabio Andrico - Gonpa
5:00 p.m.-finish - Tibetan Singing and Dancing-Gonpa
Tuesday, June 11 All day on Khandroling
7:30 a.m. Board and take buses to Khandroling
10:00 a.m. 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
Tentative schedule subject to change:
12:30 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 4:00 p.m. Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond-supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Pond on Khandroling
4:30 Ganapuja for the end of the Retreat
Tibetan Singing and Dancing following Ganapuja Vajra Hall
Wednesday, June 12th
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond-supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Gonpa
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon:
Advices and Tridlungs Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
12:30 Lunch
General Details for Activities on Khandroling:
Bus Schedule:
Buses will make continuous round trips from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
(35- 40 minutes each way)
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu will teach from what is considered to be the most important of all Dzogchen texts, the Dra Thalgyur (sgra thal 'gyur). The Teaching is called "Khorde Rangdrol," which means, "self-liberation of samsara and nirvana."
Retreat Location:
Tsegyalgar East, School House
18 Schoolhouse Road
Conway, MA 01341
Please come and enjoy these profound Teachings which are open to everyone! The retreat schedule will also include explanations of various Dzogchen practices such as Yantra Yoga and the Dance of the Vajra.
Please scroll down to see the registration links at the bottom of this pageRead meaning of Dra Thalgyur on the Tsegyalgar East Community BlogMake your housing reservations soon.
Retreat Fees:
(including On-site Registration)
Non-Members: $630 Members: $325
Meritorious Members: No Charge
Reduced Fee for First Time Attendees (non-members only):
If this is your first retreat, the first day is Free. Each additional day is $25/day.
Special Circumstances: DCA will make every effort to make this retreat financially accessible to anyone interested in the Teachings. If you have special circumstances to discuss, please email the Yellow Gakyil at: yellowgakyil@tsegyalgar.orgWork Study Positions: A limited number of Work Study positions are available for this retreat on a first-come first served basis. If you're interested, please email the Work Study Coordinator, Rita Kaiser at: rwkaiser@verizon.netChild Care/Special Needs: If you have any special needs such as Child Care arrangements or other needs, please email the Secretary for additional information at: secretary@tsegyalgar.orgLunches: A varied menu of catered lunches will be available for $12/day from June 8 June 12. Retreatants must pre-order and pre-pay for the number of lunches they want. Tickets will be issued for the number purchased. (No more lunch orders taken after June 1st)
Please note also: dairy-free and gluten-free menu choices are available at Baker's Country Store in Conway, and food orders may be placed in advance. Tel: 413-369-4936
