About the Abhisheka

The Chakrasamvara Abhisheka follows the completion of one's Vajrayogini practice and continues the student's journey in the Kagyü vajrayana. The program includes receiving the empowerment and training in the sadhana practice of Chakrasamvara. All accepted applicants are required to attend the entire abhisheka and training.

Preparation

In order to qualify for the abhisheka, you must have completed the following:

• Shambhala Vajradhatu Seminary
• Kagyü Ngöndro
• completion of Vajrayogini practice by time or by number
• Vajrayogini Amending the Mantra fire offering
• additional recitations or sessions

• 1,000,000 mantra recitations
• Amending the Mantra fire offering
• Followed by 300,000 additional mantra recitations

Completion of Vajrayogini by time:

• 1 month of group retreat
• 300 individual sessions (at least 90 minutes each) of Vajrayogini practice
• Amending the Mantra fire offering
• Followed by an additional 36 (or more) sessions

Application Procedure

Your application to the Abhisheka will be considered once we have received the following:

• A completed application form
• An application fee of $25US

When all of these have been received, the Office of Practice and Education will conduct a brief review to ensure you have met the requirements. We will notify you of your acceptance status by email or post, depending on what you indicate in the application.

Scheduled Abhishekas

For additional information or to submit an application for a particular program, follow the relevant link below:

• Chakrasamvara Abhisheka 2008 Dorje Denma Ling
  September 2 - September 10, 2008
  at Dorje Denma Ling
  led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
  Still accepting applications.
   View program information
   Submit an application online
   Submit a recommendation
   Update your application

Submitting Recommendations

To submit a recommendation for a program applicant, select the program they are applying for above and follow the instructions under Recommenders.

Financial Assistance

Shambhala International sets aside a portion of the revenue from each of its programs for financial assistance. Please note: In order to maintain consistent policies between the programs when they're held at different locations, normal discounts offered by the practice centers do not apply.

After you have applied for the program, you will be provided a link to the Shambhala International Program Financial Assistance Application. Financial assistance awards will be determined based on relative need.

For More Information

More information, including information on pricing, who to contact, etc., can be found in the Fact Sheets for the individual Chakrasamvara Abhishekas. Select the program you are interested in (above), and find the link for the fact sheet.

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