Lama Chimed Rigdzin is the Vajra Master

“Drubchod” is the practice of accomplishing great offerings. During this extensive ceremony we make many types of offerings; our practice, food (tsog) and several substances, butterlamps, music, etc. This way, we try to accomplish the two accumulations: accumulation of merit, by means of generosity, and accumulation of wisdom. Here you can find more information about Troma practice.

Troma Drubchod 2017 in Shiwa Gonpa Dorje Chokhor Ling had Kathog Khen Rinpoche’s illustrious presence, who came with his disciple, Lama Palden, also from Kathog. Khen Rinpoche very generously gave to the Trome group the oral transmission of the text from Kathog Khenchen Sodnam Tenpa “Sher Chin Gom Len”, which means “Gradual Meditation in Supreme Transcendent knowledge; a golden stick pointing the mind”. Lama Chimed includes this text in the program for Troma Drubchod 2019 in the practice of the students that have already started their Ngondro. while the other practitioners do their Troma accumulations.

Troma Drubchod 2019 starts at 1pm on Dec 25th, Wednesday, when Lama Chimed will confer Troma Nagmo empowerment, which is mandatory for this practice. In the following days, practices start at around 8am and continue until around 6pm, with a lunch break. A more specific schedule will be provided during the retreat. On Jan 1st 2020, early in the morning, practitioners will receive the siddhis of the practice.

Troma Drubchod is planned to end around 10am on Jan 1st.

The ceremonies are permeated by teachings given by Lama Chimed. There are, occasionally, sessions of questions and answers in the afternoon. Lama Chimed, natural from Tibet, teaches in English and is translated into Portuguese by an interpreter.

Info for registration for the Drubchod of Troma 2019:

1- Suggestion of Offering for Registration

• R$ 1240+ additional of lodging (if applies), for registrations done until Nov 25th/2019
• R$ 1440+ additional of lodging (if applies), for registrations done after Nov 25th/2019

Registrations MUST be made beforehand. Deadline for registrations is Dec 18th, Wednesday, subject to availability.

A deposit of 50% of the total registration amount is requested in order to confirm your registration and lodging reservation. Please note that there is no refunding for the deposit made as a confirmation for registration.

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2- Accommodations:

Shiwa Gonpa Dorje Chokhor Ling offers three different options for accommodation. For some of them, there will be an additional lodging fee:

1. For those who wish more privacy and comfort, Gonpa has Individual Rooms or Family Rooms, with superior quality. For them, there will be an additional fee of R$65/day of retreat or lodging at the Gonpa.
2. Room for three or four people. There will be an additional fee of R$25/day of retreat or lodging at the Gonpa.
3. Collective dormitory; no additional fee applies.

When doing your registration, please inform the kind of lodging of your preference.

In case you prefer to stay in a posada, here there is a partial list of posadas in this area. Please note that the Gonpa is not connected in any way to any of them.

Practitioners are welcome to come a few days early or to stay a few days after the Drubchod. Note there will be a fee of R$ 35,00/day + additional of lodging (if applicable to your choice of lodging), as lodging allowance.

The Gonpa has sheets, blankets and towels, in case you prefer not to bring your own. To use these items of the Gonpa, there is a laundry fee applicable:

• sheets + pilow case: R$ 20
• towel: R$ 15
• blanket (each one): R$ 30

3-  Texts and practice items:

The texts used during the Drubchod of Troma are listed below:

• Sadhana for the Ritual of Troma Nagmo
• Sadhana for the Ritual of the Chod Feasts

(both available in Tibetan with transliteration for easy reading, translated into Portuguese)

For Troma practice, a bell, a vajra and a chod drum are recommended, but not mandatory. We can provide Chod drums, if ordered in advance. Other texts and items for practice and decorations are also available for acquisition. We do not take cards.

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In case you have questions or need the bank information for a deposit, please contact us:

• psttl10@gmail.com
• +55 24 99966-0735 (whatsapp / sms)

Tashi delek!