Join Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, Lama Sonam Rinpoche, other lamas
and Dharma friends at Pema Osel Ling to participate in Vajrakilaya
Gutor and Iron Tiger 2137 Losar Retreat Vajrakilaya is a very
wrathful activity traditionally performed on the final days of the
last month of the year in order to incinerate, cleanse and pacify
all the negative activities, bad fortune, undesirable
circumstances, illness, demonic influence, defilements and
obstacles before the New Year.
It culminates in the Gutor ritual on February 12 where the wrathful
torma is cast out on the last 29th day of the lunar calendar year
accompanied by the sacred Black Hat dance, paving the way for a New
Year replete with positive qualities, including short term
happiness during this life and the long term happiness of
enlightenment.
Through engaging with this practice, all positive circumstances
increase like the waxing moon. Relative circumstances such as
longevity, merit, glories, joy and family lineage are increased.
And on the path, meditation qualities, experience, wisdom and
fruition of practice are accomplished.
Retreat Schedule
February 5 -12: Putri Rekphung Gutor Retreat
8:00am-12:00pm: Daily practice and Vajrakilaya practice
2:00pm-7:00pm: Vajrakilaya practice with tsok
February 12: Gutor Day (Performing the Activities of Dispelling
Negativities)
8:00am-12:00pm: Daily practice and Vajrakilaya practice.
2:00pm-7:00pm: Vajrakilaya practice w/Gutor ritual – includes the
Black Hat dance.
February 13: Tang-Rak Tsok Khor (Offering Gratitude Ganachakra
& Losar Prep)
8:00am-1:00pm: Daily practice and Putri Rekphung tsok
2:00pm on Preparation for Losar
February 14: Losar: Year of the Metal Tiger
9:00-2:00pm: Lake Born Vajra puja w/Khandro Norlha practice (long
life and wealth empowerment) followed by tsok, party w/traditional
Tibetan food followed by Riwo Sangchod smoke offering puja.