{"id":708173,"date":"2026-02-04T12:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/2026\/02\/jetzt-ist-der-richtige-zeitpunkt-dorje-shugden-annaeherungsretreat"},"modified":"2026-02-15T05:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T05:35:20","slug":"jetzt-ist-der-richtige-zeitpunkt-dorje-shugden-annaeherungsretreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/de\/2026\/02\/jetzt-ist-der-richtige-zeitpunkt-dorje-shugden-annaeherungsretreat","title":{"rendered":"Jetzt ist der richtige Zeitpunkt: Dorje Shugden Ann\u00e4herungsretreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\".8\">Now is the Time<br \/>Dorje Shugden Close Retreat with Gen-la Dekyong<\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\">This January, attendees of close retreat at the Mother Center were blessed with the extraordinary opportunity to enter a month-long Dorje Shugden Close Retreat, guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. As Gen-la&#8217;s final close retreat at Manjushri KMC, the month unfolded as something deeply special and profoundly powerful.<\/h3>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6562.jpg\" target=\"_self\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6562\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6562.jpg\" alt=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6562\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-20260113165406.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<p>Over the course of the month, practitioners immersed themselves in deep meditation, mantra recitation, and heartfelt prayers, receiving guidance, blessings, and support at every stage. The retreat concluded with a magical <em>Vajradaka <a href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/ca\/vajradaka-burning-offering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burning Offering<\/a><\/em> Puja and t<em>he <a href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/request-to-the-holy-spiritual-guide-venerable-geshe-kelsang-gyatso-rinpoche-from-his-faithful-disciples-booklet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche<\/a><\/em>, <em>from his faithful disciples<\/em>, allowing us to express our deepest gratitude to Geshe-la for this precious opportunity that brings us directly closer to enlightenment.<\/p>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6518.jpg\" target=\"_self\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6518\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6518.jpg\" alt=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6518\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n<p>This retreat offered not only profound teachings, but also a rare opportunity to cultivate a direct, personal connection with Guru Dorje Shugden, strengthened by the spiritual power of practicing together in a qualified retreat environment. It was an extraordinary month in which we were able to remove obstacles, plant virtuous seeds, and cultivate strong faith, concentration, and a heartfelt connection with the Guru.<\/p>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6609.jpg\" target=\"_self\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6609\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-6609.jpg\" alt=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-6609\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n<p>The retreaters had a wonderful opportunity to attend <em>Feast of Great Bliss <\/em>puja on Vajrayogini and Heruka Days in <a href=\"https:\/\/manjushri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Kadampa Temple for World Peace<\/a>. The space reverberated with the sound of damarus and bells, and the Temple was filled with the blessings of the\u00a0 dakas and dakinis!<\/p>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-20251120155032.jpg\" target=\"_self\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-20251120155032\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-MKMC-UK-20251120155032.jpg\" alt=\"NKT-IKBU - MKMC - UK-20251120155032\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n<p>We rejoice in this incredible opportunity to protect and help flourish the lineage of Je Tsongkhapa, given to us by Venerable Geshe-la, while practicing under the guidance of Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong. We sincerely hope that everyone may have the opportunity to receive, meditate on, and practice the precious teachings of Kadam Dharma.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Vajradaka Burning Offering<\/h2>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-FIRE-PUJA-MKMC-UK-6997.jpg\" target=\"_self\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"NKT-IKBU - FIRE PUJA - MKMC - UK-6997\" src=\"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NKT-IKBU-FIRE-PUJA-MKMC-UK-6997.jpg\" alt=\"NKT-IKBU - FIRE PUJA - MKMC - UK-6997\" width=\"1920\" height=\"828\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Im Januar dieses Jahres hatten die Teilnehmer des Retreats im Mutterzentrum die au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnliche Gelegenheit, an einem einmonatigen Dorje-Shugden-Retreat unter der Leitung unserer ans\u00e4ssigen Lehrerin Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong teilzunehmen. Als Gen-las letztes Retreat im Manjushri KMC erwies sich dieser Monat als ein ganz besonderes und tiefgreifendes Erlebnis. 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