H.H. Katog Getse Rinpoche
June 3 - 30, 2011 ~~ T’hröma Nagmo Ngondro and Chod cycle
H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche is a highly esteemed incarnate lama and one of the five Golden Throneholders of the Katok branch of the Nyingma lineage. He was recognized by His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa, the previous Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and Adzom Gyalsé Rinpoche and from a very early age, he received teachings and empowerments from Dudjom Lingpa’s grandson Tulku Nyila, Khenchen Jigmé Puntsok Rinpoche, Adzom Drukpa, Katok Moktsa Rinpoche, Khenpo Ngakchung, and H.H. the Dalai Lama.
H.H. Getse Rinpoche has done many years of retreat, taught widely throughout Asia and is well known for his mastery of the Dzogchen approach. Fulfilling a request made by Chagdud Rinpoche, Katok Getse Rinpoche has guided retreatants at Katok Ritrod, Chagdud Gonpa’s retreat center in Parping, Nepal, through three and five year retreats. This is his fifth visit to the United States.
Teachings on the T’hröma Nagmo Ngondro and Chod cycle
H.H. Getse Rinpoche will continue teaching from Pema Lungtok Gyatso’s Ocean of Nectar, a commentary on the Dudjom Lingpa T’hröma Nagmo cycle. This series of teachings began in the summer of 2009, and includes an extensive treatment of the T’hröma ngondro which greatly supports practitioners who are undertaking any ngondro practice within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism, as it addresses the general key points of practice.
This year, Getse Rinpoche will continue the ngondro teachings, beginning on June 3 with the commentary on Guru Yoga, the practice of blending one's ordinary mind with the enlightened mind of the lama which will be followed by instruction on the T'hroma P'howa, transference of consciousness at the moment of death. These teachings are open to all who have a sincere interest in the Dharma.
The subsequent teaching on "Establishing the View" of Tregchod, the Great Perfection practice of cutting through solidity, are open to those who have received permission from their lama or attended some portion of Rinpoche's previous transmission of this text. The remainder of the teachings are also open to those who have attended some or all of the previous teachings His Holiness has offered from this text.
Most importantly, His Holiness said, is that our interest in attending any or all of these teachings arises from pure motivation and genuine devotion and faith in Dharma practice, and that we are respectful and not careless with what we receive.
Registration
The cost for these retreats—which covers food, facilities, camping, dorm-style accommodations or private casita—will be $ 35 - 55 per day (sliding-scale based on ability to pay and choice of accommodations). Chagdud Gonpa Foundation membership and Iron Knot Ranch sponsorship discounts apply. Partial scholarships, work trade and payment plans will be available on a limited basis. Please register at least ten days prior to your arrival. Registration after this date may result in a $50 late registration fee, however there will be no penalty for cancellation. Your early registration is a great help to us in planning for the event as we are a remote retreat center with limited indoor accommodations and a one and a half hour trek to the grocery store. (Any addtional funds you can contribute will generate great merit and help defer the international travel costs for the event.)
To register or for further information as we receive it, please contact events@ironknot.org or call (510) 315-1960.
Thank you and we look forward to your visit.