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About Pilgrimage
On pilgrimage we open heartedly visit holy sites where great masters have meditated. As we do this we leave behind our usual comforts and luxuries and joyfully surrender to the journey so that we can allow ourselves to feel the ever-present blessings that awaken deep spiritual insight.
In Tibet, people went on pilgrimage by foot and often prostrated all the way. They knew that the more obstacles they faced the better it was for purification. Purification means that more spacious attitudes are created in everyday life rather than automatically following narrow negative habits. In purifying one can then lead life in fearless dignity, with respect to oneself and others. It is therefore very important to see obstacles as an opportunity to deepen the practice of the pilgrimage.
Since childhood, Khandro-la's family vacations were pilgrimages to holy sites. Together they would make puja offerings, hoist prayer flags, offer butter lamps and meditate deeply at these sites, sending powerful energies to all beings. So she has enjoyed the wisdom and adventure of this spiritual practice for many years. Khandro-la has many stories and experiences with her masters and parents on these journeys of fun and devotion.
Khandro-la now focuses on leading pilgrimages as a spiritual practice. She enjoys sharing her expertise of the Himalayan regions, her family connections to the great places and practitioners of this area, and acting as a cultural bridge between east and west.
In 2009 Khandro-la, for the first time, led a pilgrimage to the centre of Australia - called “Return to the Heart”. Journeying with other pilgrims and an aboriginal guide, she visited many special places starting from Uluru through the backcountry towards Alice Springs. This journey brought significant benefit to all, and Khandro-la now plans to continue leading pilgrimages to holy sites outside of the Himalayas.
It is a very special experience to go on pilgrimage with Khandro-la. Lives have been transformed and deep spiritual insights awakened. At the very least it is a fun and adventurous journey! |
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Upcoming Pilgrimages 2013 |
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BHUTAN PILGRIMAGE
20th April - 10th May 2013 for between 11 and 21 days
After a personal retreat Khandro-la will again lead a special pilgrimage to Bhutan.
Khandro Rinpoche will be met in the East of Bhutan and show pilgrims many retreat and holy sites that region. The nuns of the Shakya Shri nunnery in Pema Gatsel ( whom last year were the first nuns in Bhutan to lead an entire drubchen), will perform the masked dances for guests as part of a special two day ceremony. Pilgrims will stay in retreat centres, in local homes and get a real taste of Bhutan local life, especially as they travel through the east.
Once in Bhumthang, the beautiful mountain centre of Bhutan, they will be met by the 11 day group whom will have come in from the usual route of Paro in the west. Together pilgrims will continue to visit the well known sites of Punakha, Gangtey, Thimphu and Paro (including hiking to the famous Tigers Nest monastery).
Contact - Jane MIknius jane@khachodling.org (India) (+91) 8527223337
or if you are in Australia
Robyn North Zaman robyn@khachodling.org (+61) 0416 165 922
Thank you this Pilgrimage is now fully subscribed
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INDIAN HIMALAYAS PILGRIMAGE and PRACTICE 2013
from 27th June 2013 for 17 days or up till 6 weeks
2013 is a special year when Khandro Rinpoche and her Khachodling is sponsoring a medicine making ceremony in Kardang Gompa, Lahoul, the place of Khandro-la's birth.
To coincide with this special event we will be offering a pilgrimage which will begin from Dharamsala (home of His Holiness XIVth Dalai Lama), through Tso Pema (Guru Rinpoche holy site) and Bir (visit gompas and Tibetan communities) and on to Manali (Khandro Rinpoche's hometown to visit her family and marriage gompas) then to Lahoul for the last week of the special ceremonies where we will also have teachings from special Masters of the lineage.
Those who wish to continue higher into the Indian Himalayas after the ceremony concludes may do so with others who will drive on the spectacular overland road to Leh, Ladakh. Visit the special sites in this area and then either fly back to delhi or continue even further into the remote Himalayas to visit Mulbeck and Zanskar (where Khachodling has gompas).
Main tour for the Drubchen - 2-15 July 2013
Add on Prior - Dharamsala area 27 June - 3 July 2013
Add on Post - continuing to Leh, Ladakh 13-20 July 2013
if you continue to Zanskar it goes till 8 August (includes self retreat and voluntary work).
See below for further information about the ceremony.
Download flyer (1.3MB.pdf)
Contact - jane@khachodling.org |
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"Dechog Pema Vajra" Drubchen - Ceremony and Practice in the Indian Himalayas 2013
Note - the Himalayan pilgrimage being offered has been designed to coincide with this special drubchen (ceremony and practice)
Dates: Sunday 28th June - Friday 12th July 2013 (these are the dates of the drubchen - the pilgrimage reaches it in its last week)
Where: Kardang Gompa, above Keylong town, Lahoul, Indian Himalayas
This is a communal tantric practice for the making of medicinal blessing pills (mendrup). The pills are infused with many mantras and long practices over many days. The practice in this case is based on the Mother tantra with Chakrasamvara and Consort as the main deity of the mandala.
Shakya Shri (1853-1919) was the main holder of this particular "gonter" (mind treasure) of the first Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892).
Many wonderful practitioners and Shakya Shri lineage holders will be present for this special event in 2013. Lay community, monks , nuns, yogis and yoginis of the valley can be expected to be part of this beautiful ceremony. The main sponsors are Khandro Thrinlay Chodon's Khachodling Trust and Kardang Gompa.
This drubchen was only performed three times in Lahoul, during Apho Rinpoche's lifetime (1922-1974) - The first at Tayul Gompa in 1962. The second time it was performed at Kardang Gompa in 1965 before Apho Rinpoche left to teach Pangi (Kunga Rinpoche was also present). The last time this drubchen was performed at Kardang Gompa was in 1971, with Apho Rinpoche presiding.
This puja is a rare and unique opportunity - it is not easy to prepare for this puja – getting the right ingredients is difficult and having the blessing and presence of genuine masters is all important. In 2013 it will again be conducted after 42 years in the land of dakini (Lahoul), the main pilgrimage site of which is Drilburi - the holy place of Chakrasmabava.
Location : Kardang Gompa, above Keylong town, Lahoul, Indian Himalayas
This gompa was first established by Lama Norbu Rinpoche a direct student Togden Shakya Shri. It was revived by Apho Rinpoche in his lifetime and is the birthplace of Khandro Rinpoche, his only daughter. It sits below the famous Drilburi mountain, the sacred place of Chakrasmabava. The final day of this drubchen is to be held on Khandro Rinpoche's birthday!
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Zanskar teachings and nunnery visit
Following the Dechog Pema Vajra drubchen in Lahoul, Khandro Rinpoche will proceed to Sani, Zanskar (Khachodling Nunnery) where she will offer some teachings and practices for the local community. On the way she will stay a few days in Leh, Ladakh and some days in Khachodling Gompa at Mulbeck, Ladakh where her amchi medical projects are located.
Location : Sani, Zanskar, Indian Himalayas
Her father Apho Rinpoche offered teachings in Sani, Zanskar in 1969 where he stayed 4 months offering all the teachings of the Drukpa lineage (wang, lung and tri). When he was offering the empowerment of Amithaba from the mind treasure of Togden Shakya Shri, a miraculous display in the sky manifested - all the clouds in the sky clearly made formations of auspicious symbols and signs. The community still talks of this day.
When : approx 20th - 30th July 2013
Further details and contact details to be uploaded shortly |
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Previous Pilgrimages |
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BOROBUDUR, INDONESIA
Amanjiwo's Inner Journey
20th - 26th September 2012
Ds. Majaksingi, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Amanjiwo welcomes Khandro Rinpoche back for its third annual meditative retreat. A
comprehensive programme offering guided meditation and in depth tours of Borobudur and other prominent local Buddhist holy sites. For both novice and experienced practitioners, this retreat is an opportunity to delve into one’s personal spiritual journey at the foothills of Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument. |
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Bhutan - Home of the Dragon
November 2011
Home of Bhutan (west to east) - 2nd-19th November
Eye of Dragon (western and central) - 2nd-13th November
East Bhutan - 11th-19th November |
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Borobudur, Indonesia
Amanjiwo's Inner Journey
23rd - 29th September 2011
Ds. Majaksingi, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java,
Amanjiwo’s second annual meditative retreat returns this September with a
comprehensive programme offering guided meditation classes, private yoga
instruction and in-depth archaeological tours of Borobudur and other prominent
Buddhist monuments. For both novice and experienced practitioners, this 3- or
6-night retreat is an opportunity to delve into one’s personal spiritual journey at the
foothills of Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument.
Amanjiwo welcomes back meditation teacher Khandro Thrinlay Chodon
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Discover the Heart of Ladakh
13th August - 2nd September 2011
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Bhutan 2010
"Into the Heart of the Dragon"
20th October - 3rd November, 2010
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Ladakh and its Nomads
HH Dalai Lama's teachings in Nubra and Lake Tsomoriri (incl. eye camp)
24th July - 9th August 2010 |
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Indonesia 2010
"Inward Journey to Borobudur"
PIlgrimage and retreat - Amanjiwo
14th - 20th May 2010 |
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"Return to the Heart"
Pilgrimage to the Heart of Australia - Uluru to Alice Springs
1st - 14th June 2009 |
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Nepal Pilgrimage - Maratika Cave
December 2008 - January 2009
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South India Pilgrimage and Healing Tour
December
2007 - January
2008
1)
New Year Renewal & Rejuvenation Retreat for Mind and Body
(Ayurvedic Treatment and meditation) with Khandro Thrinlay Chodon
29th December 2007 - 12th January 2008. |
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2)
Pilgrimage to Ajanta and Ellora Buddhist Caves
15th - 20th January 2008 |
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Pilgrimage and Herb Collecting in Ladakh
July
4th - 25th 2007
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Bhutan
8th
- 18th October, 2006
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Zanskar (Ladakh)
Pilgrimage and visiting nuns
15th
July - 4th August, 2006
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Kalimpong,
Darjeeling and Western Sikkim
Pilgrimage
28th
March - 11th April, 2006
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Zanskar Pilgrimage
An Intimate spiritual Journey to far North India and Zanskar
August
6th - 29th 2005
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