2025 Winter Dzogchen Retreat Daily Schedule
January 18 – 25, 2025 – In Person & Webcast
Everyone is warmly welcome to join webcast practices and teachings as best suits your schedule.
Saturday, January 18: In Person and Webcast
• 10:30am - 12:30pm EST: Welcome and Introductory Teachings by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
• In Person - Sangha Lunch Potluck after teachings
Sunday, January 19: In Person Only
• 10:30am - 12:30pm EST: Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche will bestow the Empowerment of Blazing Wrathful Guru, Hayagriva and Garuda with Tsok Ceremony
Monday, January 20 through Friday, January 24: In Person and Webcast
• 8:00 - 9:00am EST: Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Arya Tara Practice
• 10:30am - 12:30pm EST: Dzogchen teachings and meditation with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Note: On Site at Pema Ling, a light lunch will be served immediately after teachings.
• 4:00 - 6:00pm EST: Meditation on the Dzogchen Luminosity, Vajrakilaya & Dharmapala practice
• 7:30–8:30pm EST: Heart Sutra practice and meditation
Saturday, January 25: In Person and Webcast
• 8:00 - 9:00am EST: Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Arya Tara Practice
• 10:30am - 12:30pm EST: Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche will give concluding teachings and lead dedication practices.
*Retreat Concludes midday on Saturday, January 25
* Tsok will be offered as part of empowerment ceremony on Sunday, January 19, and also with Dakini practice on Friday, January 24.
Note: Times are Eastern Standard Time. A time zone converter can be found by following this link.