Great Phowa Initiation & Retreat with Kyabje Sungjang Rinpoche
Date:
May 6 – May 12, 2026
Venue:
Dakini Center Kaufbeuren, Germany
Description
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to receive the complete Phowa transmission, initiation, and meditation guidance according to the sacred Tsakho Ngawang Drakpa lineage tradition.
Participants will receive profound teachings and practices including:
- Amitabha Buddha Initiation
- Phowa Empowerment and Meditation Practice
- Physical Yoga for Inner Cleansing and Preparation
- Walking Meditation to the Stupa and Sacred Sites
- Phardo Preparation Practices and Mantra Recitation
- Nyikyi Naljor (Sleeping Yoga) Instructions
- Five-Sense Distraction Training and Dedication Prayers
The retreat combines initiation, meditation, yogic preparation, and retreat discipline, providing a supportive environment for deep spiritual practice.
Daily Schedule Overview
Day 1
8:00 AM — Amitabha Buddha Initiation & Phowa Introduction
10:00 AM — Physical Yoga for Inner Cleansing and Preparation
2:00 PM — Walking Meditation to the Stupa and Sacred Sites
3:00–4:30 PM — Phowa Initiation
7:00–8:00 PM — Five-fold Distraction Training & Dedication Prayer
Day 2
5:00 AM — Phowa Practice and Meditation
8:00 AM — Subtle Inner-Level Resolution Training
10:00 AM — Physical Yoga Session
2:00 PM — Walking Meditation to Sacred Sites
3:00–4:30 PM — Introduction to Phardo & Retreat Mantra Recitation
7:00–8:00 PM — Nyikyi Naljor (Sleeping Yoga) Introduction & Dedication Prayer
Day 3 – Day 7
5:00 AM — Nyikyi Naljor (Sleeping Yoga) Practice
8:00 AM — Phowa Meditation
10:00 AM — Physical Yoga
2:00 PM — Walking Meditation
3:00–4:30 PM — Phardo Preparation Practice & Mantra Recitation
7:00–8:00 PM — Five-Sense Distraction Resolution Training & Dedication Prayer
Registration & Contact
To join the retreat, please contact:
Dakini Center Kaufbeuren
Germany
Email: kontakt@arya-maitreya.org
Phone / WhatsApp: +49 157 38796247
Participants are kindly requested to review the schedule carefully and prepare accordingly to maintain the harmonious flow of the retreat.