Seven day guided group retreat with Christiana Polites
Ngöndro, meaning ‘foundational' or 'preliminary' practices is the root of the tree out of which all other Vajrayana Buddhist practices grow. Yuthok’s ngöndro, traditionally done in the context of a seven day retreat is incredibly transformative to one's mind, health, and life, and is the gateway into the profound path of the Yuthok Nyingthig. This seven day intensive retreat combines sessions of silent meditation, group mantra recigtation, prostrations, visualization and contemplation, as well as instruction in the practice.
Please note: this is an intensive practice. If this is your first retreat or you are new to Yuthok Nyingthig please reach out to our staff to see if this is a suitable event for you.
Cost of Attendance $525 | Lunch provided
Residential options available: breakfast & dinner not included for non-residential participants
Schedule (approximate, subject to change):
Sunday January 26th: Check in for residential retreatants
If you are traveling in from out of town, please consider arriving in the afternoon in time for our Migrant Songs Concert at 5:30 PM.
Monday January 27th - February 2nd: 7 day retreat
Day 1: (2 Sessions with Introductory teachings)
* Please note that the first day of this retreat is open to an anyone who is serious about learning the ngöndro practice but unable to commit to the entire week-long retreat at this time. You may join us either for the first session only (9AM - 1PM) or for the entire day. If you plan to attend the entire day, please e-mail info@purelandfarms.org so we may have enough lunch prepared for everyone.
8:00 AM: Breakfast (for residential guests)
9:00 AM - 1PM (with short tea break):
Shanglon Protector Smoke Offering to open the retreat and eliminate obstacles
Breathing
Ngöndro Session 1 (with instruction)
1 - 3 PM: Lunch and rest
3 - 6:30 PM: Ngöndro Session 2 (with Kusali instruction)
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner with Short Ganapuja
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Shanglon Protector Practice and Weapon of Light meditation
Day 2 - 3: (2 Sessions/ Day with Introductory Teachings)
7:30 AM: Optional breathing and Tibetan healing yoga practice
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM - 1PM: Ngöndro Session 1
1 - 3 PM: Lunch and rest
3 - 6:30 PM: Ngöndro Session 2
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner with Short Ganapuja
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Shanglon Protector Practice and Weapon of Light meditation
Day 4 - 5: (3 Sessions/ Day)
7:30 AM: Optional breathing and Tibetan healing yoga practice
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12 PM: Ngöndro Session 1
12:30 - 2 PM: Lunch
2 - 4 PM: Ngöndro Session 2
4:30 - 6:30 PM: Ngöndro Session 3
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner with Short Ganapuja
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Shanglon Protector Practice and Weapon of Light meditation
Day 6: (4 Sessions)
7 - 9 AM: Ngöndro Session 1
9 - 10 AM: Breakfast
10 - 12 PM: Ngöndro Session 2
12:30 - 2 PM: Lunch
2 - 4 PM: Ngöndro Session 4
4:30 - 6:30 PM: Ngöndro Session 4
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner with Short Ganapuja
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Shanglon Protector Practice and Weapon of Light meditation
Day 7: (2 Sessions and Conclusion)
7:30 - 9:30 AM: Session 1
9:30 - 10:30: Breakfast
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Session 2
12:30 - 1 PM: Break and Tsok (Ganapuja) set up
1-3 PM: — Ganapuja/ Closing Discussion/ Dreams, etc
Check out for residential retreatants, after 4PM on Sunday February 2nd or morning Monday February 3rd.
Monday - Tuesday February 3rd - 4th (optional two day retreat extension):
Yuthok Nyingthig empowerments and Guru Yoga instruction with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Learn more and register:
Accommodation
There will be limited on-site accommodation offered for this program. In addition, we have partnered with the nearby Best Western in Woodland Hills to provide a discounted rate for our guests. Free breakfast, wifi, and ample parking are included.
For Booking please contact the hotel directly and mention that you are booking with Pure Land Farms and be sure to mention your desired check-in and check-out dates. To ensure that you will be provided the discounted rate please make sure to reserve your room by January 19th.
To coordinate booking reach them directly at: (818) 340-1000.
There are several additional Airbnbs in the neighborhood. If you need assistance in finding a place, please write to info@purelandfarms.org.