Kindful wisdom retreat with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Level: Advanced
Places for this retreat are limited.
When?
Retreat: July 19-21
Start of the retreat: July 19, 10:00 a.m.
Arrival from: 9:00 a.m.
End of the retreat: July 21, after lunch, approx. 1:00 p.m.
Please note that another event starts in the evening. We therefore ask you to leave Gomde after lunch.
Where?
Gomde
Bäckerberg 18
4644 Scharnstein
What?
This retreat takes us into the depths of Buddhist meditation. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche will practice with us and help us to integrate his teachings from the seminar into the experience.
Who teaches?
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Khenpo Pema Namgyal
and other teachers
Daily program
Morning practice optional
Breakfast
Practice sessions with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Lunch
Practice sessions with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche or Khenpo
Dinner and evening practice
Participation requirements
If you have not taken part in the “Loving Wisdom” seminar at Kremsegg Castle, you should already have previous experience in Buddhist meditation practice and teachings and practise them regularly.
Accommodation
Spend the night in Gomde …
You can stay in a simple dormitory in Gomde.
Please bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and towels.
… Camping
Camping with tents or camper vans is possible in Gomde.
… Overnight stay in external accommodation
You can stay in a hotel, hostel, Airbnb or other accommodation in the Gomde area.
You can find hotels in the region on this website.
Seminar fee without overnight stay
Retreat participation including meals, but without accommodation:
90 € per day / 270 € in total
Seminar fee with overnight stay in dormitory or camping
Retreat participation including accommodation in dormitory and meals:
110 € per day / 330 € in total
Retreat participation including campsite and meals:
100 € per day / 300 € in total
Reduced seminar fee and assistance to cover the costs
Reduced seminar fee
A reduced seminar fee is possible for persons under 26 years of age, pupils, students, apprentices, pensioners/senior citizens, persons registered as unemployed and persons with disabilities. If necessary, we ask for appropriate proof of eligibility.
The reduced seminar fee is € 70 per day.
Covering the costs through voluntary help
July 13-21
To enable people with limited financial means to participate in the July seminar and retreat, we are offering three volunteer opportunities.
Participation is by application.
To apply, please contact: gomdevolunteer@gmail.com
All three options include accommodation in a dormitory and meals in exchange for volunteering.
The volunteer period listed below is in addition to the seminar and retreat itself, which take place from July 13-21. Volunteering does not have to be done in one go. Volunteers can come at different times over the next three months, as long as the total volunteering period is the required number of weeks.
Volunteers are also expected to assist during the Seminar, Founding Celebration and Retreat whenever there are no teachings.
Please note: “Main teachings” refers exclusively to teachings given by a Rinpoche.
Option 1: Volunteer for 4 weeks or longer
In addition to the seminar and retreat period
Volunteers who help for a total of 4 weeks or more can attend all the main teachings of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche without paying the seminar fee.
Included:
Accommodation in a dormitory
Meals
Participation in all main teachings by a Rinpoche
The 4 weeks of voluntary assistance can be completed at any time within the next three months and divided into several shorter periods as long as they add up to a total of 4 weeks or more.
Option 2: Voluntary assistance for 2-3 weeks
In addition to the seminar and retreat period
Volunteers who help out for a total of 2 to 3 weeks receive accommodation in the dormitory and meals in exchange for their voluntary help.
You can participate in the main teachings of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche with a 50% discount on the seminar fee.
Included:
Accommodation in a dormitory
Meals
50 % discount on the seminar fee
Voluntary assistance can be divided into several shorter periods as long as they total 2-3 weeks.
Option 3: Volunteering for less than 2 weeks
In addition to the seminar and retreat period
Volunteers who help for less than 2 weeks receive accommodation in the dormitory and meals in exchange for their volunteer work.
You are welcome to attend the training sessions, but the full seminar fee applies.
Included:
Accommodation in a dormitory
Meals
Seminar fee:
The full seminar fee applies.
How can I apply?
Participation is by application.
Please send your application by e-mail to: gomdevolunteer@gmail.com.
