RETREAT WITH KHANDRO-LA
We are so fortunate that Khandro Kunga Bhuma, fondly known as Khandro-la, has agreed to give teachings on the unification of wisdom and compassion.
The retreat will begin on the morning of June 29 and will end before lunch after the initiation on July 3rd.
We hired a marquee for 200 seated participants, plus monastics and a few guests on the stage. The seat assignment for the sponsors and general seated participation will be done on first come first serve precedence. Therefore, please register early.
“Although Khandro-la, the young Tibetan lady, has been publicly recognized as an oracle, she is much more than that. She is beyond that; she is beyond all of us.” —Lama Zopa Rinpoche
The unification of wisdom and compassion is a central concept in Buddhism, as it involves developing both intellectual understanding and emotional empathy to cultivate a holistic approach to life. This approach is meant to lead to greater clarity, kindness, and insight.
There will be meditation sessions in the mornings and evenings. Khandro-la may lead some of these meditation sessions, however, we will likely not know until the day of.
How you can contribute to the cost of this event
General Onsite Participation Amount: $250
- includes 4 days of teachings (June 29 – July 2)
- reserve your own seat on a first-come first-served basis
- shuttle buses will be provided from Main Street. You will have to use the shuttle to get onsite. You will not be able to drive your car onsite.
General Onsite Participation- Initiation Amount: $100
- July 3, 10:30am – 12:30pm
- reserve your own seat on a first-come first-served basis
- shuttle buses will be provided from Main Street. You will have to use the shuttle to get onsite. You will not be able to drive your car onsite.
General Zoom Participation Amount: $250
- includes 4 days of teachings (June 29 – July 2)
*** Please note Zoom registrations are currently on hold. We are still figuring out if we can get wifi to the area to be able to offer Zoom. Please check back here in early June to see if Zoom registrations are open again. **** For those who have already registered via Zoom you will be fully refunded if Zoom is not possible. Please be patient while we work to confirm things either way.
Sponsorship Amount: $500 | $750 | $1,000 | Over $1,000
- includes 4 days of teachings (June 29 – July 2) plus initiation on July 3
- includes premium assigned seating in the tent.
- Shuttle buses will be provided from Main Street. You will have to use the shuttle to get onsite. You will not be able to drive your car onsite.
- Parking space reserved for “Over $1,000” sponsorship. You will receive a parking pass via email before the event.
Registration is required for all.
NB: No one turned away. Please contact .
Lodging IS FULLY BOOKED!
Ordained Monastic
- We have limited shared rooms to offer ordained monastics. Priority will be given to those from overseas.
- We encourage all ordained monastics to get accommodation with local friends.
If anyone would like to host an ordain monastic in your house, please contact .
Meals & Drinks
- Boxed vegetarian lunch will be provided for all participants
- Apart from providing gluten-free and vegan options, we are not able to cater to other special diets and requests.
- We will have water coolers on site – Please bring your own water bottle, or they can be purchased at the bookstore.
Gift of Dharma
On the spiritual level, help spread the Dharma flourish, and authentic teachings and lineages to be preserved and transmitted.
On the mundane level, support Land of Medicine Buddha’s event hosting on all levels!
Even if you are not able to join us, we welcome you to be a part of this wonderful event by benefiting us with a gift of dharma.
Contribute here! The Buddha says:
“The gift of Dharma surpasses all gifts” – Dhammapada (Verse 354)
All benefactors and sponsors will receive special prayers and dedications during the retreat, for your long life, purification, and removal of hindrances.
Sponsor Meals
Contribute to Khandro-la and her entourage’s meals, as well as our fellow Dharma friends attending these precious teachings. Making offerings to Dharma practitioners who are students of your own gurus is one of the highest offerings. If you wish to contribute to the expense of offering food, please click here:
“The practitioner and benefactor offering food create the cause to achieve enlightenment together.” – Milarepa, a great Tibetan yogi (1052–1135)
Schedule:
June 29 – July 2
10:30am – 12:30pm: Session one
12:30 – 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00 – 4:00pm: Session two
Other Events with Khandro-la
July 3 – Tara Initiation from the Secret Visions of the Great Fifth
Per Khandro-la’s wishes, this will be an “In-person” event only.
- The initiation ticket is included for “Sponsorship” of $500 and above.
- For “General Onsite ” holders ($250), please click here to register for the initiation.
About Khandro-la – Khandro Kunga Bhuma
“People try spiritually to achieve realization. The true realization is to achieve a kind heart. Other than that, there is nothing really that is useful.” — Khandro Kunga Bhuma
Described as a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, Khandro Kunga Bhuma is truly an inspiration. Although she received little formal education or training, she was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a realized practitioner and an oracle of the Tibetan people.
Khandro Kunga Bhuma Rinpoche’s life story is not linear. It is filled with visions and prophecies that often extend beyond our understanding. As a young woman, she received a vision to leave her homeland of Tibet and head to Nepal. Upon arriving in Nepal, she met a man who told her that she must meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After great hardship, including extreme health challenges, she finally met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and began to serve in her current role as oracle and dharma teacher.
Khandro-la believes that the essence of life is to realize bodhichitta and emptiness. In turn, her sole focus is on helping beings achieve indestructible faith in these two. In the end, she says that If she cannot help people realize bodhichitta and emptiness, meeting with her is just a waste of time.
Additional links by and about Khandro-la:
- https://fpmt.org/mandala-today/integrating-lam-rim-into-daily-life/ May 5, 2014
- https://fpmt.org/mandala/archives/mandala-for-2012/october/khadro-la-on-using-stupas-to-minimize-harm-from-the-elements/
- Watch Khandro-la’s teachings on Bodhicitta at Tushita Meditation Centre on April 7, 2023.
| Date(s): | June 29 – July 2 |
| Times: | All Day |
| Instructor/Leader: | Khandro Kunga Bhuma |
| Type of event: | Retreat |
| Number of sessions: | 4 days, 8 sessions |
| Level: | All levels |
| Participation: | All are welcome |
| Location: | Wish Fulfilling Temple |
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