H.E. Jhado Rinpoche visiting Chandrakirti Centre
KYABJE KHENSUR JHADO RINPOCHE’S VISIT to Nelson
Teachings and Initiations at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre from October 3rd to October 15th 2025.
Chandrakirti Meditation Centre is extremely honoured to host the visit of His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche in October 2025. Rinpoche, who is considered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche to be among the most valuable Dharma teachers, will confer the Initiations of most Secret Hayagriva, Chittamani Tara (Highest Yoga Tantra) with a week-long commentary and transmission, and the Long life Initiation of Lama Tsong Khapa.
As a preliminary for these initiations, Rinpoche will give a public teaching on the profound Lam Rim text of Lama Tsongkhapa, The Foundation of All Good Qualities on Friday October 3rd is offered over 2 sessions (see timetable below) in Chandrakirti Centre’s Nalanda Hall.
Retreat Schedule & Meals – H.E Jhado Rinpoche
Please book your meals in advance – please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz – This is very helpful for our Kitchen Team for catering purposes.
Meals are $15.00 each.
Thursday, 2nd October:
- 10.00am: Consecrate the newly constructed Large Prayer Wheel at Chandrakirti Centre.
** Complimentary Lunch available **Friday, 3rd October: Public Teaching, ‘Foundation of All Good Qualities’
Session 1: 3pm to 5pm
Session 2: 6pm to 8pm
Meals available: DinnerSaturday, 4th October: Most Secret Hayagriva Initiation
Initiation: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Meals available: DinnerSunday, 5th October: Transmission of Most Secret Hayagriva
Session 1: 10am to 12noon
Session 2: 2pm to 4pm
Meals available: LunchMonday, 6th October: Rest DayTuesday, 7th October: Chittamani Tara Initiation
Initiation: 1.30 to 5.30 pm
Meals available: Dinner(Note must have received at least one highest yoga tantra great initiation before receiving this initiation. However if you take the Hayagriva initiation offered here this allows you to take part in the Chittamani Tara.) There will also be a commitment of reciting the sadhana daily.
Wednesday, 8th October – Tuesday, 14th October: Transmission and Commentary to Chittamani Tara
Session 1: 9am to 12noon
Session 2: 2pm to 5 pm
Regular daily schedule as above for 7 days.
Meals available: Lunch & Dinner (per day)Wednesday, 15th October: Longlife Initiation of Je Rinpoche
Initiation: 8am to 9.30am
Long-life puja: 9.30 am (right after the initiation)
Meals available: Lunch
Initiation Commitments
Please note the following commitments, which Rinpoche has advised us to share:
Hayagriva Initiation
• This is a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation.
• Commitment: Recitation of the Six-Session Guru Yoga daily.
Chittamani Tara Initiation
• This is also a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation.
• To receive this initiation, you must have previously received a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation.
• Commitments: Daily recitation of the Six-Session Guru Yoga and Chittamani Tara Guru Yoga.
NOTE: Taking the two-day Hayagriva Initiation during this event will fulfil this prerequisite.
All necessary practice materials, including copies of the sadhanas and the Bodhisattva and Tantric vows, will be provided by Chandrakirti Meditation Centre at the time of the initiation.
Please consider these commitments carefully before registering.
About the Teacher:
Jhado Rinpoche is one of the most renowned lamas of the Geluk lineage. In addition to his excellent training in the monastic system, over the years Rinpoche has received many oral transmissions and initiations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his two principal guardians, as well as from many great masters of other traditions, including the Nyingma Master Trulshik Rinpoche and the revered Sakya Master, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. Recognized for his keen intelligence, kindness and dynamic teaching style, Rinpoche is also highly regarded for his ability to engage Western students.
The suggested donation for each day is $80 and public talk $20.
PLEASE NOTE: meals and transport are not included in the retreat fee and must be booked separately. Please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz to arrange and book.
Bookings are essential- meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
Having this precious opportunity to host Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche’s visit is a great blessing and we want to make it possible for everyone who wishes to attend.
Chandrakirti Centre would like to offer this event free of charge to all ordained sangha. To make this possible we kindly seek sponsorships and donations to cover travel, accommodation, offerings, and events costs. The merit of bringing such a great master to New Zealand is immense.
If you wish to be a sponsor please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz
Please arrange your own accommodation, as we will not have enough space to accommodate everyone.
We request all Sangha to register.
Zoom and YouTube links for online participants for the first day will be shared with participants who register.
If you have any questions please email meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz