On this occasion, we will practice the Kunzang Nyima Vajrasattva since this practice has a very special connection to Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. Learn more about the lineage here. We will be doing the extensive, retreat-style version, involving haunting melodies and striking Atiyoga imagery. 

Lama Drimed Lodro Rinpoche will be our Vajra Master.

Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche and Lama Jigme will join us as our special guests.

In 2008, as Tulku Theglo Rinpoche completed his historic visit to the U.S. where the Kunzang Nyima cycle of empowerments was first granted in this land, Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche requested Tulku Theglo to give instruction on how to perform the extensive version of the Vajrasattva practice to a small group of students present at Palri Pema Od Ling in Austin, Texas. 

From this intensive instruction, the retreat practice manual was created along with documentation of the melodies, tormas and ritual activity of the practice, and the practice was maintained there for several years.

Now, according to Gyatrul Rinpoche's heartfelt wish that this practice would be upheld, we will be performing it in an 8-day retreat to honor the 1st Anniversary of Gyatrul Rinpoche's Parinirvana.