For the first time at Shenten Dargye Ling, Khenpo Samten Tsukphu will offer a detailed training on the art of the Chöpon – the sacred role of the ritual master. The Tibetan term Chöpon (chos dpon) literally means “master of offerings,” referring to the person responsible for preparing, conducting, and maintaining the purity of ritual ceremonies. This is the first teaching of its kind at Shenten, providing a rare opportunity to enter deeply into the living tradition of sacred ritual.

The retreat will take place exclusively on-site, allowing participants to receive personal, hands-on guidance in these intricate ritual practices. If you have, please bring your conch shell (Tibetan: dung kar) and bell (shang).

During this program, Khenpo Samten will guide participants through every aspect of the Lishu Tagring Tsok, one of the main ganapuja (feast offerings) in the Bön tradition, which is performed in Shenten every full moon day. The training includes the preparation and offering of tormas as supports of the ceremony, the meaning of symbolic gestures and offerings, and the use of ritual instruments such as drums and cymbals. Participants will also learn the melody and rhythm of the entire text as it is chanted and sung in the ceremony.

The teachings will further explore the significance of the ganapuja itself, explained within the context of the Inner Tantra teachings, along with reflections on the biography and enlightened qualities of Lishu Tagring.

This is a special opportunity to receive authentic transmission and guidance in the ritual arts, supporting both temple practice and personal retreat. All those wishing to deepen their understanding of Bön rituals and their symbolic meaning are warmly invited to join.