Three Day Winter Intensive Teaching - Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga and Jordruk (Six Unions) by Jhado Rinpoche - In- person only Teaching.

Three Day Winter Intensive Teaching - Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga and Jordruk (Six Unions) by Jhado Rinpoche - In- person only Teaching.

Date:  December 13 to 15, 2025
 

Time:  9am to 5pm
 

Cost= $375

The Kalachakra (The Wheel of Time) is a unique system of the highest yoga tantra in Tibetan Buddhism.  Its practice is considered very subtle and important to the cultivation of personal inner peace and, by extension, the cultivation of world peace.  His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has given many Kalachakra initiations, and provided numerous teachings on Kalachakra throughout the world.  His Holiness has designated Namgyal Monastery in Ithaca as Du Khor Choe Ling, The Land of Kalachakra Study and Practice.

The Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga text provides a relatively short form of this profound practice.  The practice of guru yoga is considered an important aspect of tantric practice in Mahayana Buddhism.  Tantric meditation largely depends on the inspiration of the teacher (guru) that is transmitted through an unbroken lineage of the teachings and practice.  Hence, guru yoga is both an essential foundation and the life force of the path in tantric practice.

The Jordruk, Six Unions is one of the Eight Great Chariots of the Practice Lineage that embodies the pith instruction of the practice of Kalachakra.

During this weekend intensive, Rinpoche will provide explanation on these two important Kalachakra practices.

Students who wish to attend this teaching should either have already received the Kalachakra Initiation or have a strong aspiration and commitment to receive the initiation in the future.

Short Biography:
In 1959 Jhado Rinpoche came to India in exile. After coming into exile Rinpoche completed his traditional Buddhist studies at Sera Je Monastic University in South India. He was awarded the highest Geshe Lharampa Degree in 1991. Rinpoche successfully completed the entire tantric trainings at Gyuto Tantric College and became an accomplished master.  In 1997, Rinpoche was appointed to the post of Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, and served the institution in that capacity until 2004

Jhado Rinpoche is one of the most highly esteemed lamas in the Geluk lineage today. In addition to his excellent education in the Geluk monastic college system, over the years Rinpoche has also received many oral transmissions and empowerments from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his two main tutors, as well as from many great teachers from other traditions.

Renowned for his keen intelligence and dynamic teaching style, Jhado Rinpoche is also highly acclaimed for his ability to engage Western students in ways that are interesting and personally relevant. In addition to these qualities, Rinpoche is also well known and loved for his gentle demeanor and his kindness.

He is currently one of the most esteemed master-scholars and holders of Buddha Dharma, and in particular the Gelugpa tradition. Rinpoche is well known and respected for his strong integrity and for being an ardent follower of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice and instructions.

Schedule:
 8:30 - 9:00 Break Fast at Monastery.
9:00-10:15: Morning Session
10:15-10:30 Tea Break
12:00-2:00 Lunch at Monastery
2:00- 3:15pm - Afternoon Session
3:15 - 3:30 Tea Break
3:30-5:00pm - Afternoon Session