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| Venue | Druk Amitabha Mountain Sitapaila, Swayambhunath Kathmandu, Nepal |
The programs on April 6 and 7 are open for Drukpa Lineage masters and appointed representatives only. From April 8 onwards, the programs will be open for public participation. Registration is mandatory for all programs to ensure that sufficient faciliities and food are available for all participants.
| April 5-8: CHAKRASAMVARA DRUBPA |
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| Conducted By Senior Monks From Monastic Body of Bhutan 5-7 April: Full Day Drubpa 8 April: 3:00-8:00am |
Program Details for April 6 to 15:
| April 6: MEETING & DISCUSSION AMONG THE LINEAGE MASTERS |
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| Full day: Meeting and discussion among His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa, His Holiness Je Khenpo or his representatives, Their Eminences, Venerable Rinpoches and Tulkus of the Drukpa Lineage and/or their representatives who will be attending the First ADC. Invitation to attend is based upon written recommendations by respective Rinpoches and Tulkus |
| April 7: MEETING & DISCUSSION AMONG THE LINEAGE MASTERS WITH CENTER REPRESENTATIVES & ORGANIZATIONS |
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| Full day: Meeting and discussion between masters and the different heads of the various centers and organizations within the Drukpa Lineage. Invitation to attend is based upon written recommendations by respective Rinpoches and Tulkus |
April 8: Official Opening to ALL REGISTRANTS of the First ADC
LIVE TO LOVE: Integrating Spirituality with Daily Life
| Time | Teaching Topics/Programs | Teachers/In Presence |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00am-8:00am | Chakrasamvara Drubpa (Conducted By Senior Monks From Monastic Body of Bhutan) | Rinpoches, monks and nuns (all participants are encouraged to join) |
| 8:30am-9:00am | Inauguration of Assembly Hall | H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa, H.H. the 70th Je Khenpo or his representatives, other Drukpa Lineage masters, honorable guests, monks, nuns and devotees in presence |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Opening Forum with prayers for the Drukpa Lineage | H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa, H.H. the 70th Je Khenpo or his representative and other Drukpa Lineage masters in presence |
| 12:00pm | Inauguration of the Druk White Lotus Clinic (or Druk Pema Karpo Clinic) | H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa, H.H. the 70th Je Khenpo or his representatives, other Drukpa Lineage masters, honorable guests, monks, nuns and devotees in presence |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Live to Love: Integrating Spirituality with Daily Life | Teaching by H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Cultural Dance Performances | By the Royal Academy of Performing Arts of Bhutan, groups from Ladakh, Kinnaur, Garsha and Tibetan Settlements, as a display of the rich Himalayan cultures and traditions |
April 9: Yogis of the Dragon Order
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Birth of the Dragons | Kyabje Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche Ngawang Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Live to Love: Transforming Anger into Loving Kindness | Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jigme Pema Nyinjadh, Chairperson of the First ADC |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Emergence of Lower, Middle and Upper Drukpa Schools | Kyabje Sakten Tulku Rinpoche (Bhutan) |
April 10: ENTHRONEMENT, LONG LIFE INITIATION & DISPLAY OF SELF-ARISING CHAKRASAMVARA
| Time | Teaching Topics/Programs | Teachers/Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-11:00am | Enthronement of Kyabje Drukpa Yongdzin Rinpoche at Dhukang(Main Temple) | All teachers and participants |
| 1:30pm onwards | Long Life Initiation and Display of Rangjung Demchok Khorlo at Dhukang (Main Temple) (Self-Arising Chakrasamvara, a heart relic of the Fourth Gyalwang Drukpa Kunkhyen Pema Karpo) | Long Life Initiation by H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Cultural Dance Performances | By the Royal Academy of Performing Arts of Bhutan |
April 11: Spacious Mind, Fearless Joy
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Enthronement of Kyabje Lorepa at Dhukang (Main Temple) | All teachers and participants |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Happiness Without Fear | His Holiness the XII Gyalwang Drukpa |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Importance of Art in the Pel Drukpa Lineage | Kyabje Drugu Choegyal Rinpoche |
April 12: Dragons Going Places
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-11:00am | The Drukpa Lineage and its holders in Bhutan | H.H. Je Khenpo's representative from Bhutan |
| 12:30pm-2:30pm | The Drukpa Lineage and its holders in Tibet | Kyabje Satrul Rinpoche |
| 3:15pm-5:15pm | The Drukpa Lineage and its holders in Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul and other parts of Himalayas | Kyabje Sey Rinpoche |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Introduction to Sengey Tsewa Chod Practice & Initiation | H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa |
April 13: Dharma in Action
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers/Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Beyond Buddhism: The Art of Spirituality | Kyabje Dorzong Rinpoche |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Awakening Your Mind: Lojong | Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Cultural Dance Performances | Groups from various Himalayan regions |
April 14: Live to Love in Action
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers/Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | The Art of Mandala | Kyabje Gyaltshen Tulku Rinpoche (Bhutan) |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Live to Love Activities (Parallel to the teaching program) |
About 100 Volunteers |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Questions & Answers | Younger Generation Rinpoches led by Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jigme Pema Nyinjadh |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Prayers for Universal Peace & Happiness (The King of Aspiration Prayers will be recited) | All Drukpa Lineage Masters in presence |
April 15: CONCLUSION
| Time | Teaching Topics | Teachers/Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm |
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All Drukpa Lineage Masters in presence |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm |
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All teachers and participants |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Monlam with hundred thousand lamps offering | All Drukpa Lineage Masters in presence |
NOTE: The Monlam and the Tsok offering will be performed together by the monks and nuns. Teachings will be translated into English (when teachings are conducted in Tibetan), French, Vietnamese and Mandarin.
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