Stay Connected, Be Protected: Dorje Shugden Close Retreat
Jan 2 - Feb 11

Purpose of Retreat
During this retreat, we will be emphasizing drawing close to the Wisdom Protector Dorje Shugden to make a special connection with him and receive his special care.  Dorje Shugden always helps, guides and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities.

Two Options for the Retreat
-Close Retreat (for people who received the Dorje Shugden Empowerment)
-Drop-in Sessions 

Format of the Close Retreat
We engage this retreat in conjunction with Wishfulfilling Jewel sadhana.  By engaging in 2 - 4 sessions each day, we collect 100,000 short mantras and 100,000 long mantras of Dorje Shugden, concentrating on the meaning.  A minimum of two sessions of Wishfulfilling Jewel is required to maintain the retreat commitment.  

After collecting the mantras, we complete our retreat with Vajradaka offering to purify mistakes.

Vajradaka Offering with Gen Kelsang Demo at IKRC Grand Canyon  

February 12
Vajradaka Intro with Gen Demo: 7:30pm – 9:00pm

February 13 – 14
Session 1: 8am – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 1pm
Session 3: 3pm – 5pm
Session 4: 7pm – 9pm

(Alternatively, you can perform the burning offerings on your own)

Books and Sadhanas
To be used during this retreat
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Vajradaka Burning Offering
Heart Jewel Book