A 9-day Residential Retreat.

Led by Jimi Neal

This retreat is most suitable for those who are Buddhists and have received the Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara Initiation.

However, it is also suitable for those who might not be ready yet to make the commitments usually involved with a tantric retreat: having taken Refuge in the Three Jewels and the Bodhisattva Vows.

As a basic requirement you should have attended one of our 10-day introductory courses (or an equivalent Lam Rim course), know about the Chenrezig / Tong-Len practices, and have a deep wish and/or commitment to doing this practice, which includes Guru Yoga and many prayers.

This retreat will consist of five practice sessions of the Chenrezig Yoga method per day. This involves reciting the mantra of Great Compassion: Om Mani Padme Hum many times together with visualization of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion.

One session a day will include teaching and answering questions about the Chenrezig Yoga Tantra practice, as well as the traditional methods of developing compassion leading up to the Tong-Len practice.

See more information about our Group retreats here.

You can register for this retreat here.

Recommended reading

Introduction to Tantra - by Lama Yeshe (Wisdom Publications)

Becoming the Compassion Buddha - by Lama Yeshe (Wisdom Publications)

Chenresig Lord of Love - by Bokar Rinpoche (ClearPoint Press)