Revised Final Retreat Schedule June 7-12, 2013

[photo by Paula Barry at Tsegyalgar East, 2013]

Friday, June 7
Registration for the retreat 10am-noon, 1:30-3:30pm in the front hall
Assemble in Gompa 4:15pm
Teaching with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu 5-7pm, "Khordas Rangdrol"

NEW!!!!!
On site registration will be from 8:30 TO 9:30 AM EACH DAY, EXCEPT THE 11TH IN THE FRONT HALL OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE--Beginning today thru the 12th. Also, someone will be at the Hospitality table from the end of the teaching until 1:30 pm to answer questions and assist with challenges.

Saturday, June 8th
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Outside tent
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond, supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Gonpa 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Ganapuja for the New Moon 5:30 p.m.-finish - Fun Night with Food, Drinks, Auction, and Tibetan Singing and Dancing

Sunday, June 9th 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Outside tent
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Explanation of Short Tun with Jim Valby - Gonpa
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Khandroling
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Yantra Yoga for Beginners with Fabio Andrico - Gonpa
5:00 p.m.-finish - Tibetan Singing and Dancing- Gonpa

Monday, June 10th
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Breathe and Relax with Naomi Zeitz - Gonpa
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Outside tent
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Presentation on ASIA - Gonpa
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Presentation on SSI - Gonpa
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Khandroling
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Yantra Yoga for Beginners with Fabio Andrico - Gonpa
5:00 p.m.-finish - Tibetan Singing and Dancing-Gonpa

Tuesday, June 11 All day on Khandroling
7:30 a.m. Board and take buses to Khandroling
10:00 a.m. 12 p.m. noon: Khordas Rangdrol Chögyal Namkha Norbu Tentative schedule subject to change:
12:30 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 4:00 p.m. Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond-supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo Pond on Khandroling
4:30 Ganapuja for the end of the Retreat Tibetan Singing and Dancing following Ganapuja Vajra Hall 

Wednesday, June 12th
 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - Vajra Dance of 3 Vajras for beginners with Catherine Diamond-supervision with Adriana Dal Borgo - Gonpa
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. - Assemble in Gonpa
10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon: Advices and Tridlungs Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
12:30 Lunch General Details for Activities on Khandroling: Bus Schedule: Buses will make continuous round trips from 1:00pm to 7:00pm (35- 40 minutes each way)


 Chögyal Namkhai Norbu will teach from what is considered to be the most important of all Dzogchen texts, the Dra Thalgyur (sgra thal 'gyur). The Teaching is called "Khorde Rangdrol," which means, "self-liberation of samsara and nirvana."

Retreat Location: Tsegyalgar East, School House 18 Schoolhouse Road Conway, MA 01341 Please come and enjoy these profound Teachings which are open to everyone! The retreat schedule will also include explanations of various Dzogchen practices such as Yantra Yoga and the Dance of the Vajra. 

Please scroll down to see the registration links at the bottom of this page Read meaning of Dra Thalgyur on the Tsegyalgar East Community Blog Make your housing reservations soon.

Retreat Fees: (including On-site Registration) Non-Members: $630 Members: $325 Meritorious Members: No Charge

Reduced Fee for First Time Attendees (non-members only): If this is your first retreat, the first day is Free. Each additional day is $25/day. Non-Member First Retreat Online Form

Special Circumstances: DCA will make every effort to make this retreat financially accessible to anyone interested in the Teachings. If you have special circumstances to discuss, please email the Yellow Gakyil at: yellowgakyil@tsegyalgar.org

Work Study Positions: A limited number of Work Study positions are available for this retreat on a first-come first served basis. If you're interested, please email the Work Study Coordinator, Rita Kaiser at: rwkaiser@verizon.net

Child Care/Special Needs: If you have any special needs such as Child Care arrangements or other needs, please email the Secretary for additional information at: secretary@tsegyalgar.org

Lunches: A varied menu of catered lunches will be available for $12/day from June 8 June 12. Retreatants must pre-order and pre-pay for the number of lunches they want. Tickets will be issued for the number purchased. (No more lunch orders taken after June 1st)

Please note also: dairy-free and gluten-free menu choices are available at Baker's Country Store in Conway, and food orders may be placed in advance. Tel: 413-369-4936 Ways to register: See the links below to either register by mail or online. For more information Contact: secretary@tsegyalgar.org or 413-369-4153

Register & Pay Online: Online Form To Pay by Mail: Download Registration Form

Meritorious Member: Registration Form for Meritorious Membership