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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
| 0500hrs |
Pre Tour Ends |
Meditation |
Meditation |
Meditation |
Meditation |
Meditation |
Farewell Meditation |
| 0600hrs |
Kunn-nye |
Kunn-nye |
Himalayan Rites |
Kunn-nye |
Himalayan Rites |
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| 0730hrs |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 0830hrs |
Introductory Teachings by a Rinpoche (Sand Mandala Building Begins) |
Start Tiger's Nest Pilgrimage |
Teachings |
Teachings |
Teachings |
Departure |
| 0900hrs |
Arrival |
Meditative Walk to Tea house (with prayer beads) |
| 1030hrs |
Tea Break |
Tea Break |
Tea Break |
Tea Break |
Tea Break |
| 1100hrs |
Padmasambhava Teachings |
Prayer Flag Hoisting & Butter Lighting ceremony (with Group photograph) |
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| 1200hrs |
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Lunch at 2nd Viewpoint |
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| 1300hrs |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 1400hrs |
Personal Reflection/ Spa Time |
Arrive Takstang (Temple visit with Longevity Blessing) |
Personal Reflection/ Spa Time |
Personal Reflection/ Spa Time |
Empowerment at Kyichu Temple |
| 1500hrs |
Silent descent |
| 1600hrs |
Rest |
| 1700hrs |
Introduction/ Orientation |
Guru's Teachings continues |
Arrive Hotel |
Teachings |
Teachings |
Chhod' Ritual(to be performed by nuns) |
| 1800hrs |
Evening Meditation |
Evening Meditation |
Rest |
Singing Bowl Meditation |
Evening Meditation |
| 1900hrs |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
| 2000hrs |
Ritual Cake Ceremony |
Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Talk |
Divine Mad monk Talk |
Thangka Painting Talk |
Buddhist Symbolism Introduction |
Wiping Sand Mandala Ceremony |
Post Tour Begins |
| Day |
Time |
Title |
Description |
| All Week |
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20 Hours of Buddhist Teachings |
The teachings will be given by world renowned spiritual teachers, Rinpoches and Lamas on subjects as varied as 'Business and Buddhism' to 'Emptiness of All Phenomena' |
| Sunday |
1700hrs |
Introduction/Orientation |
The assembled participants will be introduced and provided with information on course content and general conditions of the programs |
| 2000hrs |
Ritual Cake Making Ceremony |
The participants will be shown how elaborate ritual cakes (tormas) that are offered on the altars are made |
| Monday |
0600hrs |
Kunn-nye |
The Tibetan art of relaxation of body through use of mind |
| 0830hrs |
Sand Mandala Building |
The mandalas are meditation tools, painted also, which will be made with different colored sand. The participants can soak in the atmosphere of the preceding rituals of the Mandala, performed with full religious orchestra. |
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Padmasambhava Teaching |
The teachings of Nyingma tradition or the 'Ancients' will be introduced. It is called the Padmasambhava teachings after the name of its founder Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava |
| 2000hrs |
Talk on Traditional Bhutanese Medicine |
A talk on indigenous medicine practiced in the country will be given, featuring different herbs found in the country and use of acupuncture. |
| Tuesday |
0500hrs |
Himalayan Rites |
A gentle exercise using techniques that have evolved in the Himalayan region |
| 0900hrs |
Meditative Walk |
The walk as instructed by accompanying Rinpoche will help the mind be aware of every movement of the body, thereby keeping the mind ‘here and now’ ultimately gaining proper control and concentration of mind. |
| 1100hrs |
Prayer Flag Hoisting Ceremony |
The guests will participate in stringing of ‘Lungdha’ or prayer flags that helps increase one’s aura thereby keeping misfortune away and attracting good luck. |
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Butter Lamp Lighting Ceremony |
A thousand butter lamps will be offered by the participants for all the sentient beings, along which group photograph will be taken of the guests. |
| 1430hrs |
Temple Visit with Longevity Blessing |
the guests will participate in Longevity ceremony conducted by monks from nearby monastery, after visiting some of the temples. |
| 1530hrs |
Silent Descent |
To appreciate the unearthly atmosphere of the place, the participants will be encouraged to take vow of silence for the day. The whimsical nature of mind maybe understood during the silent walk. |
| 2000hrs |
Divine Mad Monk Talk |
An account of the divine mad monk and his unconventional teachings will be featured with its relevance to present hypocrisy |
| Wednesday |
1030hrs |
Tea Ceremony |
traditional butter tea will be served along with full ceremony of serving and preparing as in ancient court of noble |
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2000hrs |
Thangka Painting Talk |
The rich ancient art of scroll painting to be discussed with relevance to imbibing the mind of Buddha |
| Thursday |
2000hrs |
Buddhist Symbolism Talk |
A opportunity to learn about Buddhist symbols and their meanings in interactive talk. |
| Friday |
1420hrs |
Empowerment at Kyichu Temple |
In 7th century temple, receive empowerment blessing with a of initiation into particular teachings and related mantra is conducted for all. |
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1730hrs |
Chhod Ceremony |
A group of nuns from a high pass retreat will be invited to perform rituals which will appease the guardian deities |
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2000hrs |
Wiping Sand Mandala Ceremony |
in show of impermanent nature of all phenomena, the Mandela that was created meticulously through the week will be disseminated. |
| Saturday |
0500hrs |
Farewell Meditation |
Reflect, using analytical meditation, the ‘empty nature’ of mind and everything. |
