Second big one month Chod Retreat

Mahamudra Chod

Venerable Lodrö Rinpoche has been talking about this Mahamudra Chöd retreat for many years. In 2023, we were able to hold it for the first time with a group. The experience and the joy of the participants were overwhelming and we decided to repeat the retreat by popular demand. We are delighted that Rinpoche would like to offer it again with his students in 2026. The course can only be attended as a whole.

The requirements are:

-Personal Study of Lam Rim, Graded Path to Enlightenment, Shantidevas Introduction to Bodhisattva Life

-Many years of experience with the Chöd practice of Machig Labdrön Rinpoche, empowerments and retreats
from/with Lodrö Rinpoche.

-A full Annutara Yoga retreat/completed with fire puja on the following Buddha realms:
Tronma Nagmo, Vajrayogini, Cittamani Tara, Heruka Chakrasamvara, Vajrasattva Heruka, Yamanthaka, Gujasamaya, ect.

-Chöd initiation/commentary Schiwa Lamsab, additional Chöd Wensa or Chöd Gyalthang tradition with commentary

-Chöd night retreat according to Schiwa Lamsab or Wensapa Tradition, at the end the special empowerment of Tronma Nagmo.

– A stable mental state is required for a successful 26-day retreat with a group

Rinpoche will not give any introductory explanations. He will delve into specific areas of Chöd practice and the group will need to practice and meditate on the instructions. There should be plenty of time to meditate deeply, both with the whole group and in smaller groups, and also in the privacy of individuals.
We’ll be outdoors a lot.

The number of Participants is limited

Please get in direct contact with Lodrö Rinpoche : dharma@ganden.ch regarding your participation or related questions.

Registration will be possible from fall 2025.