Situated in Kirtipur, a scenic and peaceful small town southwest ofKathmandu, the Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies, offers a place forstudents who are looking for a quiet and peaceful place where they canretreat, study and practice the Buddhist teachings.

Various courses are offered to create opportunities for both thebeginners who wish to find out more and for the more advancedpractitioners who seek to stabilize their practice.

Highlights of Year 2010 Programme

The opportunity for us to practice the Vajrayana Tantric Buddhistteachings is due to the effort of Guru Padmasambhava (popularly knownas Guru Rinpoche) who is revered throughout the Himalayan ranges asa 2nd Buddha. He set the foundation of Buddhism in Tibet by assistingin the set up of the first monastery, Samye Gompa. He subdued manyevil deities who converted to protectors of the Dharma. He has alsoinfluenced and established countless beings in the pure practice of theBuddha Dharma through the Vajrayana teachings and in particularthrough the activity of the profound terma treasures.

Though Guru Rinpoche is no longer with us in form, mere recollectionof Him removes obstacles and bestows upon us many blessings.Courses in 2010, aim to create opportunities for all to build andstrengthen our faith and bond to Guru Rinpoche with special emphasison meditation practice as the means towards gaining experientialinsight and realization.

Teachers

Ven. Shangpa Rinpoche, Ven. Sang Sang Rinpoche, Ven. Sherab GyaltsenRinpoche and Khenpo Tsultrim Tharchin.

Registration & Enquiries

First-come, first-served basis.For registration & further information about the course, visit us athttp://kirtipur.org or email to info@kirtipur.org.

Venue

Kagyu Institute for Buddhist StudiesKirtipur, Kathmandu, NepalTel : (977) 1-433-1679 (Kathmandu) / 65-98150386 (Singapore)

Nyungne Fasting & Purification Retreat [ 27 Oct – 05 Nov 2010 ]A fasting and purification retreat based on the practice of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig and is known for its power in the purification ofnegative karma and the accomplishment of enlightened qualities.

5 Day Basic Meditation Course [ 6 Nov – 10 Nov 2010 ]A 5-day training on Shamatha and basic meditation training according toinstruction of the Mahamudra practice.

Creation (Kyerim) & Completion (Dzogrim) [ 29 Nov – 5 Dec 2010 ]A teaching retreat based on the text written by the 1st Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche.To a tantric practitioner, a correct understanding the creation and completionmeditation is essential and of utmost importance.

7 Day Retreat on Guru Rinpoche Konchok Chidu [ 6 Dec – 12 Dec 2010 ]

& Amitabha PracticeA combination of empowerment, oral transmission, teaching instructions andmeditation practices, based on the Könchok Chidu terma, which is renowned forits simplicity and profundity. An essential retreat for those who are joining thepilgrimage and retreat at Maratika caves.

Pilgrimage & Retreat at Maratika Caves [ 13 Dec –17 Dec 2010 ]The Maratika caves are sacred caves where Guru Padmasambhava and princessMandarava attained the spiritual state of immortality. It is a place that surpassesany other sacred place in India for the practice of spiritual attainment. Rinpochewill lead all in the practice of Guru Rinpoche’s Konchok Chidu long life practiceand others, creating the conditions for all to purify obscuration and accumulatemerits for self and others.

Visit to Old Folks’ Home [ 18 Dec 2010 ]Compassion in action – this is an annual charity program providing the chance forall to practice the compassion and the paramita of generosity.

Kagyu Monlam at Bodhgaya [ 27 Dec 2010 – 03 Jan 2011 ]This is an opportunity for all to gather together to make aspiration prayers for thewell-being of the world and all sentient beings in front of the Great MahabodhiStupa at Bodhgaya.

Private RetreatsDue to its exceptional location, the Institute is particularly suitable and is available forpersonal retreat and study upon request.