Sangha Sharing

Glimpses from the Kathmandu Retreat

It has been almost 25 years since Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's last retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal, back in 2000. This October, Ligmincha's Fall Retreat on Chod: Awakening Confidence by Taking Fear as a Path was held there. What a special place to learn the Chod practice, to be surrounded by ancient and sacred power places such as Boudhanath and Swayambhu, and to connect to Rinpoche's precious root teacher, His Eminence, Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche within the rich setting of Triten Norbutse Monastery, situated at the base of historic Nagarjun Hill.

Enjoy these photos from the retreat!

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche performing blessing ritual

Khandro Tsering Wangmo Khymsar, Erich Rinner, Marion Chaygneaud-Dupuy, Rob Patzig, Geshe Nyima Ozer, Carlos Madero Cantu

Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso Chod practice with drum

Tulku Ponse Jigme Tenzin and Khandro Tsering Wangmo Khymsar during Chod Practice

Performance with Raman Maharjan, Bansuri flute artist

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Tsering Wangmo, Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso, Ligmincha International Board members and staff in Nagarkot, Nepal

Triten Norbutse Monastery with students outside

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche giving explanation to students at the monastery

Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Triten Norbutse Monastery

Boudha Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu city street

Fall Retreat group picture, Nepal 2024