Mani Retreat Night (onsite & online)
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Join us for an evening dedicated to Chenrezig and Green Tara, setting the correct motivation for the Mani Retreat Weekend.
WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 9.00 pm CET
WHERE: Gablerstrasse 51, 8002 Zurich and online on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
Please download the root texts from our webevent: https://lhagsam.ch/event/mani-retreat-night-2/
ROOT TEXT: The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
ROOT TEXT: Green Tara
The evening begins with a group recitation of the sadhana The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara, which serves as parts of the upcoming weekend. To cultivate enlightened activity, ability, and swift compassionate action, we will also engage in the practice of Green Tara. According to tradition, Green Tara arose from the tears of Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva of compassion.
6.00-6.45 PM: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
7.00-9.00 PM: Green Tara Practice
• You can join at the break between 6.45-7.00 or leave after the first sadhana.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FPMT MANI RETREAT
The 2026 Global Mani Retreat commenced on the first day of Saka Dawa month (Sunday, May 17, 2026), and concludes on the final Buddha Day for this year, Lhabab Duchen (Sunday, November 1, 2026). By practicing together in harmony, we aspire to make meaningful use of this precious human life and dedicate our efforts to the happiness of all beings and the long life of our teachers.
Only those Mani mantras recited within the practice of the sadhana are to be included in our count here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef6lklrCUGBhYTy3ohMny4UgkCWq1mNOnszAFTkgXSsWdAhQ/viewform
As the final day of the Retreat is on 1st November 2026 (Lhabab Duchen), please submit your final mantra counts latest by 8:00 am (UTC), 2nd November 2026. Upon the conclusion of this Global Mani Retreat, we will offer the total number of Mani mantras recited to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
FPMT global retreat advisor Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chönyi has advised that if you are planning to attend any of the Chenrezig Group Practice sessions, it is highly recommended that you be vegetarian for that day.
WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation: is 0-15 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking).
https://lhagsam.ch/support-us/
WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 9.00 pm CET
WHERE: Gablerstrasse 51, 8002 Zurich and online on Zoom
LANGUAGE: English
LEVEL: Some basic understanding of Buddhism is recommended, but everyone is welcome!
Please download the root texts from our webevent: https://lhagsam.ch/event/mani-retreat-night-2/
ROOT TEXT: The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
ROOT TEXT: Green Tara
The evening begins with a group recitation of the sadhana The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara, which serves as parts of the upcoming weekend. To cultivate enlightened activity, ability, and swift compassionate action, we will also engage in the practice of Green Tara. According to tradition, Green Tara arose from the tears of Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva of compassion.
6.00-6.45 PM: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
7.00-9.00 PM: Green Tara Practice
• You can join at the break between 6.45-7.00 or leave after the first sadhana.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FPMT MANI RETREAT
The 2026 Global Mani Retreat commenced on the first day of Saka Dawa month (Sunday, May 17, 2026), and concludes on the final Buddha Day for this year, Lhabab Duchen (Sunday, November 1, 2026). By practicing together in harmony, we aspire to make meaningful use of this precious human life and dedicate our efforts to the happiness of all beings and the long life of our teachers.
Only those Mani mantras recited within the practice of the sadhana are to be included in our count here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef6lklrCUGBhYTy3ohMny4UgkCWq1mNOnszAFTkgXSsWdAhQ/viewform
As the final day of the Retreat is on 1st November 2026 (Lhabab Duchen), please submit your final mantra counts latest by 8:00 am (UTC), 2nd November 2026. Upon the conclusion of this Global Mani Retreat, we will offer the total number of Mani mantras recited to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
FPMT global retreat advisor Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chönyi has advised that if you are planning to attend any of the Chenrezig Group Practice sessions, it is highly recommended that you be vegetarian for that day.
WE INVITE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Suggested donation: is 0-15 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking).
https://lhagsam.ch/support-us/
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