About the Abhisheka
The Rigden Abhisheka enters students into the highest level of
the Shambhala teachings
expressed in the Druk Sakyong’s
terma, The
Scorpion Seal of the Golden
Sun, from which the Roar
of the Werma and Scorpion Seal retreat are drawn. The Primordial
Rigden ngöndro is the ngöndro for
receiving the Rigden abhisheka.
In the same way that we received the abhisheka for the Sadhana
of Mahamudra after many years of practicing it, we are now
receiving the abhisheka for the Werma Sadhana, in order to more
fully accomplish the practice and fulfill our aspirations for
enlightened society. This abhisheka puts the focus for realizing
enlightened society squarely in the center of our Shambhala Buddhist
practices.
Prior to the summer of 2005, the Rigden abhisheka had only been given once. Immediately after the Druk Sakyong received the Scorpion Seal text, he bestowed it upon the current Sakyong, and then had the Sakyong bestow it back upon him. The Sakyong warmly invites Shambhala Buddhist practitioners to attend the Rigden Abhisheka, which is very close to his heart, and the heart of the Druk Sakyong.
Prerequisites
At this time, the Rigden Abhisheka is open to people who have met ALL of the following requirements:
- completed Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary or Vajradhatu Seminary, and
- completed the Primordial Rigden ngöndro or Kagyü ngöndro, and
- completed the Shambhala Training levels and received the stroke
and ashe lungta transmissions,
which are currently presented
at Warrior Assembly.
- For those who have not already received the Shambhala transmission
(a.k.a., the Kalapa Assembly
transmission), the Practice
of Authentic Presence
is highly recommended.
Once applications have been reviewed, applicants will receive a letter by email indicating whether or not they have been accepted.
After receiving confirmation of acceptance, you can register with the host centre.
If you are applying for the abhisheka without having completed the prerequisites, please specify in your application the circumstances of your situation and your plan for completing the requirements. We ask that applicants who will have not completed the prerequisites by the time of the abhisheka submit one letter of recommendation from an acharya or senior teacher.
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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 and Program Discounts
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 may not apply for
this program.
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.
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