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!

Bhutan - Home of the Dragon
November 2011
Khandro-la invites you to an intimate and deep pilgrimage to know the heart of Bhutan - special ceremonies, meeting locals and experiencing the depth of this ancient land.

3 distinct trips - 18,12 or 9 days

Home of Bhutan (west to east) - 2nd-19th November
Eye of Dragon (western and central) - 2nd-13th November
East Bhutan - 11th-19th November

Take the full pilgrimage from west to east (18 days) or experience only the west and centre of the country (12 days). Alternately come only to the ethnic eastern region where there will be a special puja (ceremony).

Download Bhutan flyer (650kb pdf)

Email us for more details.
jane@khachodling.org

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

Download Flyer (500kb.pdf)

Discover the Heart of Ladakh
13th August - 2nd September 2011
In August 2011, the Shakya Shri Dakini Trust invites you to travel through the ancient world of Himalayan kingdoms. Take either a complete and amazing 21 day journey, or one of two distinct smaller trips, 17/10 days.

This special pilgrimage will be led under the protective guidance of Khandro Thrinlay Chodon - great granddaughter of Togden Shakya Shri, and a spiritual lineage holder
renowned and respected in these areas.

Complete (21 days)
13th August – 2nd September
Overland to Leh (17 days)
13th – 29th August
Leh and the Nomads (14 days)
20th August – 2nd September Overland to Leh

From the “Valley of the Gods” (Kullu/Manali) to the heart of Ladakh (Leh) we explore the landscape, meet the people, eat the food and dance the flow as we learn and share the very heart of this ancient civilisation.

Download brochure (1.9MB pdf)

Enquiries and Bookings
Jane Miknius
jane@khachodling.org
Aust - 61- (0)402 368172
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Karma Sonam Gyatso
drukexpeditions@gmail.com
India - 91- 11-23738359
Email us for a detailed itinerary.

Indonesia 2010
"Inward Journey to Borobudur"
PIlgrimage and retreat - Amanjiwo
14th - 20th May 2010

Nepal Pilgrimage - Maratika Cave
December 2008 - January 2009

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.

Zanskar (Ladakh)
Pilgrimage and visiting nuns
15th July - 4th August, 2006

Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Western Sikkim
Pilgrimage
28th March - 11th April, 2006

Zanskar Pilgrimage
An Intimate spiritual Journey to far North India and Zanskar
August 6th - 29th 2005