Neykor

Today we begin our spiritual journey from Thimphu to Trongsa.
Chendebji Chorten - 2 kilometres beyond Chendebji village is Chendebji Chorten, at a lovel0y spot by a river confluence. The large white chorten is patterned after Swayambhunath in Kathmandu and was built in the 19th century by Lama Shida, to cover the remains of an evil spirit that were killed.

Trongsa Museum (Taa Dzong) - Sits high above the valley at a strategic vantage point over Trongsa Dzong. The Tower of Trongsa tells the stories of the dzong and the valley that it has watched over for centuries.

Trongsa Dzong- It was laid in the 16th century by Pema Lingpa and flourished during the 17th century under Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal. Applying Compassion in Business Management

Practice: Mindfulness meditation

Morning session

1. Silent meditation
2. What’s a mindfulness meditation & its benefits
3. Meditation practice
4. Q&A

Afternoon session

1. Body scanning meditation
2. Visualisation meditation
3. Deconstruction meditation

Outcome:
This retreat will enable you to explore the nature of the mind, transform your consciousness and enhance happiness and true joy through simple yet powerful techniques.

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Summary: A special program led by His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche. Program will include Mindfulness Meditation, Loving Kindness meditation and developing patience and compassion.

Kuenga Rabten Palace - Kuenga Rabten Palace is 23 km from Trongsa Dzong. The road passes through open countryside high above a river gorge. Enjoy the drive as the terrain slopes quite gently opening opportunities for good bird watching and cultural sightseeing.

Talk: Applying mindfulness in daily life

Morning session

1. Silent meditation
2. Talk on Six Perfections’ motivation
3. Q&A
4. Meditation

Afternoon session

1. Transforming our daily lives through motivation & meditation
2. Meditation techniques
3. Q&A

Outcome:
Zooming into the Six Perfections’ motivation, learn how you can understand and thus gain power over the emotions that govern your inner joy and happiness. You will learn just how deeply emotions affect your peace (or lack of), how exactly to harness these emotions as a tool for lasting happiness – instead of battling them. This talk will help you see how embracing our emotions gracefully might just be the answer.

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Summary: A special program led by His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche. Program will include Mindfulness Meditation, Loving Kindness meditation and developing patience and compassion.

Nabji Lhakhang - Nabji Lhakhang’s name means “taking an oath.” Long ago in this location King Sindha and King Nawoche took an oath of non-violence against each other in the presence of the great Indian guru, Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).

Interact: Mindfulness workshop

Morning session

1. Silent meditation
2. Group meditation
3. Sharing the experience

Afternoon session

1. Group discussion on motivation
2. Exchange with different groups
3. Group meditation
4. Q&A

Outcome:
We will practice on ‘Mindfulness’ – which will help us to generate focus and stay present in the moment – regardless of the situation we may find yourselves in. You will find that in the long term this skill helps us connect with people and our environment in a loving way. Some goals of this workshop:

1. Increasing mindful engagement in the things we do
2. Stress reduction techniques
3. Creating a peaceful working environment through connecting with our surroundings from the inside-out
4. Increasing patience