The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
Join us for a recitation of the Avalokiteshvara sadhana, cultivate bodhicitta, and conclude with dedications and long-life prayers. This event honors the 2026 Global Mani Retreat, launched by the FPMT.
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2026
TIME: 7:00 – 8.30 pm CET
WHERE: Online on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
PRAYER BOOK: Lhagsam Prayerbook
SADHANA: The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
The Guru Yoga of the Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara is a profound Mahayana/Vajrayana sadhana (meditation practice) written by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It focuses on merging your mind with your spiritual master and the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig).
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FPMT MANI RETREAT
The 2026 Global Mani Retreat commenced on the first day of Saka Dawa month (Sunday, May 17, 2026), and concludes on the final Buddha Day for this year, Lhabab Duchen (Sunday, November 1, 2026). By practicing together in harmony, we aspire to make meaningful use of this precious human life and dedicate our efforts to the happiness of all beings and the long life of our teachers.
Only those Mani mantras recited within the practice of the sadhana are to be included in our count. As the final day of the Retreat is on 1st November 2026 (Lhabab Duchen), please submit your final mantra counts latest by 8:00 am (UTC), 2nd November 2026. Upon the conclusion of this Global Mani Retreat, we will offer the total number of Mani mantras recited to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
FPMT global retreat advisor Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chönyi has advised that if you are planning to attend any of the Chenrezig Group Practice sessions, it is highly recommended that you be vegetarian for that day.
WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation is 0-15 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking).
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