Tsongkhapa Retreat

A guided 3D2N mantra retreat for wisdom, blessings & purification of negativities

The Tsongkhapa retreat is based on the Guru Yoga of Lama Tsongkhapa and focuses on the recitation of his sacred Migtsema mantra. It includes meditative practices to invoke Lama Tsongkhapa’s enlightened qualities to accumulate a tremendous amount of merits and purify vast amounts of negative karma.

H.E. Tsem Rinpoche shared this advice for everyone:

“Do Tsongkhapa retreat at least once a year to increase your wisdom (seven types of wisdoms), purify your karma and all kinds of negative thoughts and obstacles. Thoughts like ‘I don’t wanna do Dharma. I can’t do Dharma work. I feel lazy. I cannot make it.’ It will all go away”

Thus, this retreat is extremely effective for anyone who wants to purify obstacles, focus on deeper practices and make progress on their spiritual journey.

Tsongkhapa retreat helps us increase our wisdom so we can gain deeper insights into the Dharma we have learnt, thereby transforming our minds. We will also lessen our anger, depression and overcome various inner and outer obstacles that obstruct our spiritual journey and daily lives. By engaging in this retreat, we are also fulfilling Rinpoche’s instructions, thereby creating the causes for us to reconnect with Rinpoche’s incarnation and for the Dharma to flourish in Kechara Forest Retreat.

Led by our experienced Buddhist pastors, this 3D2N Tsongkhapa Retreat is suitable for all who are new to mantra retreats as well as experienced retreatants who may be too busy to prepare all the necessary offerings and materials.

“Lama Tsongkhapa retreats every three months consistently will heal the mind of pain and emotional scars. One should engage in retreats always.” – Tsem Rinpoche

Retreat Dates

• 27 – 29 December 2024 (Fri – Sun)

Registration closes 3 days before the retreat start date.

Programme Outline

Suggested Donation

If you’re choosing a residential package, we recommend that you check the availability of your preferred room type before making payment as rooms are limited.

What’s Included?

• Retreat altar setup
• Retreat offerings
• Retreat prayer text
• Druchuma obstacle-clearing puja (prior to start of retreat)
• Guided retreat session (1x)
• Pastor service

As a not-for-profit organisation, we do our best to make our programmes available at a reasonable rate. Your donation also supports the cost of facilities, sanitising of premises and overheads.

What to Bring

• Mala
• Serkym set and teapot
• Vajra and bell
• Mala/mantra counter
• Personal image of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
• Personal image of Lama Tsongkhapa (statue, tsatsa, framed photo)
• Rice pot/container and rice
• Damaru*
• Mandala set*
• Ritual cover (drikap) *
• Ritual mat (driden) *
• New bottle of water to bless during retreat*
• A Dharma book (to read during breaks)*
• Notebook and pen
• Water tumbler
• Comfortable clothing that allows you to sit cross-legged on a meditation cushion
• A shawl or sweater in case you feel cold
• Medication or antihistamines if you have allergies to pollen, etc.
• Face masks, face shield and hand sanitiser*

* OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED

Important Notes

• You should follow the standard retreat guidelines including observing a strict Buddhist diet, avoiding dairy (milk, butter, cheese, etc), black foods (meat, fish, eggs, onions and garlic) and abstaining from non-virtuous actions including consuming alcohol, sexual activity, idle chatter and lying throughout the duration of the retreat.
• You’re encouraged to engage in Dharma activities during your free time in between retreat sessions such as reading Dharma books, circumambulating, making offerings at holy sites, and engaging in prostrations.
• To enhance your experience, you’re encouraged to minimise the distractions of daily life including the usage of any electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops throughout the duration of the retreat.
• Room sharing arrangements are subject to availability.
• Cancellation Policy: A partial refund will be issued for cancellations made at least five working days before the retreat start date. An administration fee of RM50 will be charged. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than five days before the retreat start date.
• If sign ups for a particular language do not meet the minimum threshold, the programme in that language will be cancelled. You are welcome to join a different language group; otherwise your registration fee will be refunded.
• The management reserves the right to amend the programme and/or revise prices without prior notice.