Introduction
As is the case with Tibetan Buddhism, the Bonpo tradition has both the Sutra system with its teachings and practices and the Tantra system with its teachings and practices. Moreover, the Tantras are found among the Three Cycles of Precepts (bka‘ skor gsum) and among the Four Portals of Bon and the Treasury (bon sgo bzhi mdzod lnga). According to the revelation of the Southern Treasures System (lho gter lugs), there are the Outer Tantras and the Inner Tantras, whereas according to the revelation of the Central Treasure System (dbu gter lugs), there are extant four classes of Tantra together with their meditation methods and ritual practices. In this seminar, we shall examine the methods of these Tantras as taught by the Buddha Tonpa Shenrab and as explained by Yondzin Rinpoche, Lopon Tenyin Namdak, in his commentaries.
Dates
06 December 2025, 6PM UTC +1
07 December 2025, 6PM UTC+1
Tariff
30 Euros, 15 by day.
About John Reynolds
John Myrdhin Reynolds, born in the US, studied Sanskrit and Tibetan languages, as well as Buddhist Philosophy, in the US at Universities at Berkeley and Seattle. Thereafter, he lived and travelled in India and Nepal, engaging in research and practice for more than ten years. He met Yongdzin Rinpoche in 1989 and then collaborated with this master for many years on the translating of Bonpo Tibetan texts into English, both Bonpo Tantras and Dzogchen. He now resides in Budapest.
Further information
The course consists of two lectures. The course is conducted entirely online.
The lectures will be given in English, with the possibility of online translation into other languages (e.g. Spanish). Translations into other languages are therefore planned. Please visit this page again to stay up to date.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email togyal@yahoo.com
Registration
If you want to register, please send an email to contact@shenten.org. We will give you the information to proceed to your registration.
Additional Information
Daily Sessions (Indicative Schedule)
07:00 – 08:30: Sangchöd and Meditation
10:00 – 12:00: Teaching
12:00 – 12:30: Chutor Practice
15:00 – 17:00: Teaching
17:00 – 17:30: Surchöd Practice
20:00 – 21:15: Meditation and Chöd Practice
This schedule serves as a general reference. The morning (Sangchöd) and evening (Chöd) practice sessions may be adjusted or omitted when:
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the event is held entirely online;
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the retreat takes place off-site, i.e., outside of Shenten Dargye Ling;
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it is not summer, in the case of Chutor.
Recordings and translations
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Recordings
All sessions will be recorded. The link to access them will be included in the Zoom reminder email you receive before each session. -
Languages
Teaching is mostly in English; sometimes in Tibetan, then translated into English.-
French: translation always assured.
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Online: Translations are generally available in Spanish, Italian, and Russian. In rare cases, a language may be missing.
Important: If you require a specific translation, please contact us in advance to ensure that it will be available for this retreat.
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On-site participation
Before booking, please consult the following points:
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General information on pensions
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Practical information (prices, accommodation, meals)
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If you are staying or dining at the center, a €50 deposit is required upon registration (PayPal or bank transfer). Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of this deposit.
Online participation
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Price: €15 per teaching session.
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Payment: Payment by PayPal upon registration on Zoom.
If you can't use PayPal
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You can, if possible, use a loved one's PayPal account.
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However, please provide your own email address when registering to receive the Zoom link.
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Otherwise, contact us .
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We will send you the details for payment by bank transfer and will process your manual registration upon receipt of payment.
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Financial difficulties
If your current means do not allow you to pay the indicated rate, contact us : we will find a solution so that you can participate.