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
20th October - 3rd November, 2010
(ex Paro, Bhutan)

For full itinerary and costs, download Bhutan 2010 Brochure (1.2MB.pdf)

Journey to the heart of the ancient kingdom of the Thunder Dragons, guided by Khandro Thrinlay Chodon, a genuine lineage holder of this ancient tradition.

You are invited to be a personal guest of Khandro Thrinlay Chodon as she travels through this land with which she has a deep connection. This intimate journey of the heart will take you from the masked lama dancers of Bhutan’s famous festivals to the innermost temples of its monasteries and Dzongs. You will see its gigantic mountains, luscious rhododendron forests, local crafted architecture and meet local people from high Rinpoches to simple farmers. Eating local food and mingling with the true heart of the spiritual depth of this great country is the intimate focus of this pilgrimage.

Khandro-la is in a unique position to show you this land. She is the consort of the late His Holiness Ngawang Jigme, the ninth Shabdrung of Bhutan – an indispensible figure in the history of Bhutan. In addition she is the great granddaughter of the renowned yogi Togden Shakya Shri – an integral master of the esoteric meditation lineage of the Thunder Dragons. With her deep spiritual knowledge, her connections to the Land of Thunder Dragons as well as her understanding of the Western world, Khandro Rinpoche is the perfect host for this very special journey.

Join us on this unforgettable journey

For full itinerary and costs, download Bhutan 2010 Brochure (1.2MB.pdf)

Ladakh and its Nomads
24th July- 9th August 2010
(ex Leh, Ladakh India)

Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia
Pilgrimage and Retreat
14th-20th May 2010

Nepal Pilgrimage
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