PILGRIMAGE TO NEPAL – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Chaphur Rinpoche and the Gyalshen Board of Directors invite you to join us on a pilgrimage to Triten Norbutse Monastery in Nepal. Our pilgrimage coincides with a very special ritual the Long Life Mandala Offering to H.E. Lopon Tenzin Namdak (Yongdzin Rinpoche). We will join with many Bönpos from around the world at this important spiritual occasion, and have the opportunity to receive teachings and visit sacred sites near Kathmandu.
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ITINERARY
April 15: Travel to Kathmandu
April 16: Visit sacred sites near Kathmandu
April 17: Visit Patan and Bhaktapur
April 18: Visit Vajra Organic Farm
April 19: Visit Triten Nobutse Monastery
April 20-21: Dzogchen teaching with Khenpo Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche
April 22: Day at Triten Nobutse Monastery
April 23: Farewells
The cost of the Nepal pilgrimage is $1,200. The registration cost includes:
- When you have joined the group, all transportation, lodging, and vegetarian meals are provided. These expenses are approximately sixty-five per cent (65%) of the pilgrimage cost.
- All offerings and contributions to rituals at the spiritual communities we visit are covered as part of the pilgrimage cost. This includes offerings to His Excellency Yongdzin, and a small personal donation to every monk at Triten Nobutse Monastery. These gifts represent about twenty-five percent (25%) of cost of the pilgrimage. You will be supporting Bön in a directly helpful way that accumulates great merit. You may offer personal donations as you wish, but none are required.
- An offering to Khenpo Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche at Triten Nobutse Monastery is also included for the private, multi-day Dzogchen teaching he will provide to our group. This teaching event is a unique part of our pilgrimage and of special value. This represents about ten percent (10%) of the pilgrimage cost.
- Neither Gyalshen Institute or Chaphur Rinpoche makes a profit from this pilgrimage. All proceeds apply to travel costs, events, and donations. At the end, you may wish to offer a personal cash gift to Chaphur Rinpoche for his extensive efforts to make the trip possible.
CALENDAR DEADLINES AND CANCELLATION
- If you wish to participate in this wonderful journey, you must submit your registration package before February 1, 2016.
- Payment of the $1,200 is require to complete your registration.
- We appreciate that it is often difficult for people to plan the time away and make a significant financial commitment so far ahead. Life happens, and after registering you may find yourself unable to go on the pilgrimage. Cancellations prior to February 1, 2016 will receive a refund less twenty-five percent (25%). Because we will have committed the funds for the travel arrangements, refunds for cancellation cannot be made after February 1, 2016.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS AND INFORMATION
If you plan to undertake the Pilgrimage, download the registration package form below.
This provides an explanation of the necessary personal information, travel documents, and other arrangements required to participate in the Nepal pilgrimage.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
There are two options for payment. You may send a check to Gyalshen Institute, PO Box 1608, El Cerrito, California, 94530, or use the Paypal button below.
As always, we thank you for your support of Chaphur Rinpoche and Gyalshen Institute.
We hope that you will share with us this fantastic opportunity – for it will not come again.
Chaphur Rinpoche
and the Gyalshen Board of Directors
