5 Day Nyungné & Orgyen Menla (plus 3 day Mahakhala Retreat)

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We are pleased to announce a 5 Day Nyungné/Orgyen Menla retreat followed by a 3 Day Mahakala Sadhana.

This opportunity for inner transformation will be guided by KYSL Spiritual Director, Dekhung Gyaltsey Rinpoche along with 9 visiting monks from Sikhim, India.

The retreat will focus on combining the Nyungné fasting practice and an Orgyen Menla Retreat (Guru Rinpoche manifesting as Medicine Buddha) to precipitate physical and emotional healing and for the environmental health of our planet.

Following this, there will be a 3 day “Mahakala Retreat” to remove obstacles, both individual and collective (See dates below).

This retreat provides a rare opportunity for deep healing and spiritual growth.
Spaces are limited, so please book early to secure your place in this precious retreat.

Students may attend either, or both retreats, but it is advisable to stay for the full length of each). 

RETREAT BOOKINGS  To reserve your spot please complete the registration form.

•Nyungné/Orgyen Menla Retreat (5 Days)
24 October to 28 October (6 nights, 5 full days)
(Participants need to arrive on Wednesday 23 October for an early start on 24 October. Participants leave the retreat on the morning of 29 October, or join the Mahakala retreat beginning that morning).
Cost
Offsite: A$275
Camping: A$330
Onsite: A$480

•Mahakala Sadhana (3 days)
29 October - 31 October (4 nights, 3 days)
(Participants need to arrive on Monday 28 October for an early start on 29 October. Participants leave the retreat on the Morning of 1 November)
Cost
Offsite: A$165
Camping: A$220
Onsite: A$320

Full Combined Retreat (8 Days)
24 October to 31 October (9 nights, 8 Days)
Arrive Wednesday 23 October and leave 1 November
Cost
Offsite: A$440
Camping: A$495
Onsite: A$800

Students may attend either, or both retreats, but it is advisable to stay for the full length of each).  

Cost breakdown:

Offering $55 per day (Offsite and Camping accommodation)
Offering $80 per day (Onsite accommodation) includes meals, 

Payments

Payments can be made by direct deposit to:

Karma Yiwong Samten Ling, 

Acc No: 40005447

BSB: BSB 325-185

Beyond Bank, Australia.

or credit card or cash upon arrival.

Tents and campervans permitted.

Venue:
The beautiful bushland setting of Karma Yiwong Samten Ling, retreat centre.

Bookings & Inquiries:

RETREAT BOOKINGS  To reserve your spot please complete the registration form.

Any questions? contact Rose 

Phone: 0403295556
Email: Office@kysl.org

Please Bring: layers of clothing, torch, sleeping bag & pillow , hats, toiletries, warm jacket for nights. 

6.30pm to 7.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 16 January 2024
 

These regular meditation sessions are open to everyone.
 

Participants will be guided through yoga and relaxation poses, as well as Shamatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) meditation practices.
 

Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia attained an Acharya (Master's Degree) in the Buddha’s teachings and has completed a traditional Three-Year Retreat. He has also been a Lecturer at Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India before joining us at KYSL in January 2023.
 

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn meditation directly from a qualified master in the 900 year old Karma Kagyu Tradition.
 

TUESDAYS at Karma Yiwong Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre
THURSDAYS at 1 Hill Street, Orange, NSW 2800
 

Bring: Yoga mat, small cushion and comfortable loose-fitting clothes.
 

Suggested donation: $10 (or whatever you can afford)
 

Bookings Essential: Please contact the Centre.