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Retreat Masters Program Pre-Retreat: Nyungné July 1 – 4 is Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche is the 12th A purification and fasting retreat that takes place over the July 4th weekend. HThrone-Holder of the Palyul Lineage. He was recognized by HH and HH Dudjom Rinpoche, and Main Retreat: July 10 – August 10 received teachings and empowerments from many great masters. Each month of retreat you complete serves as the pre-requisite to the next year’s retreat. One- or two-week duration retreat also available. In 1994, HH Penor Rinpoche appointed him head of the Palyul Mother Monastery in Tibet and as of August 2000, First-Year Students – Ngöndro when Tulku Thubzang Rinpoche enthroned him, he assumed Students begin with the teachings and practice known as Ngöndro, full responsibility for the monastery and all of its activities. or the Foundational Practices. The first week covers “The Four Thoughts,” one of the most important fundamental practices. is Eminence Khentul Gyangkhang Rinpoche was Hrecognized by HH Dudjom Rinpoche, HH Dilgo Khyentse July 10-18 The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma Rinpoche, and HH Penor Rinpoche (from whom he received Ngöndro, Tsa Lung, and Dzogchen instructions), and received July 19-21 Refuge Vows & Practice many profound transmissions from these great masters. He July 22-24 Bodhisattva Vows & Compassion Practice excelled in his shedra studies and earned the title “Khentul.” He currently serves as co-head of and July 25-28 Offering conducts teaching programs around the world. July 29-Aug 1 Vajrasattva Purification Practice is Eminence Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche was Hrecognized as Chogtrul Kunzang Sherab, founder of Aug 2-5 Guru Yoga the in Tibet, and received all the basic and Aug 5-10 Phowa advanced monastic training and instructions from HH Penor Read about the following on our website, retreat.palyul.org: Rinpoche. At present, he fulfills administrative responsibilities as co-head of Namdroling Monastery in India, and thus continues Year 2: Tsa Lung Tummo to uphold the vital activities of his predecessor. Year 3 and 4: Dzogchen Tögyal henchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche is one of the three Year 5 and 6: Dzogchen Trekchöd senior-most Khenpos at the Ngagyur Institute Year 7: Individual Instruction K Year 8 and up: According to Retreat Master’s Individual Instruction of Namdroling Monastery in India. Khenchen Rinpoche teaches worldwide and has taught extensively in the United States for over 20 years. He is fluent in English and is known and loved for his keen understanding of issues confronting contemporary students of Buddhism. henpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche was trained at KNgagyur Nyingma Institute and enthroned as Khenpo by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche in 1998. He lived and taught at the Palyul Monastery in Tibet under the tutelage of Tulku Thubzang Rinpoche. Currently based in New York City, Khen Rinpoche travels and teaches at Palyul centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. Practice session leaders with Note: Not all masters may be in attendance pending travel schedules. Khenpo Tenzin Norgay (3rd from left).

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