{"id":706610,"date":"2026-02-04T12:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/2026\/02\/now-is-the-time-dorje-shugden-close-retreat"},"modified":"2026-02-15T05:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T05:35:23","slug":"now-is-the-time-dorje-shugden-close-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kadampa.org\/es\/2026\/02\/now-is-the-time-dorje-shugden-close-retreat","title":{"rendered":"Ahora es el momento: retiro de aproximaci\u00f3n de Doryhe Shugden"},"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":"Este mes de enero, los asistentes al retiro de aproximaci\u00f3n en el Centro Madre tuvieron la extraordinaria oportunidad de participar en un retiro de aproximaci\u00f3n de Doryhe Shugden de un mes de duraci\u00f3n, guiado por nuestra maestra residente, guenla Kelsang Dekyong. Al ser el \u00faltimo retiro de aproximaci\u00f3n de Guenla en el KMC Manjushri, el mes se desarroll\u00f3 como algo profundamente especial y poderoso. 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