This is a 3-week retreat on the profound vajrayana practice of Vajrayogini. To attend, you must have received prior empowerment into the practice by a fully qualified practitioner.

Although this is generally a full-time residential retreat, some alternative attendance options are offered, including commuting and online for those unable to stay.

To view information, complete steps 2, 3 and 4.
To register, complete all sections (1 – 6) INCLUDING ALL QUESTIONS IN UPPERCASE TEXT. Then pay with your credit card.

If you wish to pay via EFTPOS or bank transfer, or use your annual TBS membership retreat discount voucher, or if you are a TBS resident, please use the Provisional Retreat Registration form

Registration Deadlines
– Staying onsite: 8 September
– Commuting: 8 September
– Online: 8 September

As the retreat is run by volunteers, we are unable to accept late registrations.

1 PERSONAL DETAILS

If you are staying or attending onsite, please provide the phone number of an emergency contact/next of kin.

Your name *

First

Last

Your email address *

Your phone number *

Emergency contact – name and phone number

2 ATTENDING THE RETREAT

As this is a highest yoga tantra retreat, prior initiation in the Vajrayogini practice is required to attend. If you have not done a Vajrayogini retreat at the Tibetan Buddhist Society before, please provide the name of the lama from whom you received initiation.

Name of the lama from whom you received the Vajrayogini empowerment

View Information

Staying onsite
Commuting to TBS
Attending Online
Information not required

CHOOSE AN ATTENDANCE MODE *

Stay Onsite at TBS
Commute each day
Attend Online

Staying Onsite at TBS

Generally, and to the extent that it is possible accommodation will be in single rooms for those who stay for the whole retreat.
Normally, residential retreaters will arrive in the late afternoon the day before the retreat commences (16th September) and have dinner at the centre. It is possible to arrive after dinner, but no later than 8pm.

YOUR ARRIVAL TIME on 16 Sep (from 3 pm – no later than 8pm)

Accommodation

The residence was originally a family home. Bedrooms are furnished with at least a bedside table, chair, towel airer, and a heater. Your bed will be made up (unless you opt to bring your own linen) and towels provided. Bathrooms are shared. Bring your own soap and toiletries. Bring a torch for walking from the temple to your room at night.

Please ensure you turn off your heater and other electrical items when leaving your room. Do not leave your heater on overnight.

Commuting each day

Options Available:
Whole Days: 6.30 am – 8.30 pm
Daytime: 9.30 am – 6pm

You will need to do the same option throughout the retreat.

Meals and refreshments will be provided during the period you attend (including a light evening meal if you attend 9.30 am – 6pm).

What to expect onsite

There will be six meditation sessions each day (see the schedule below) with time in between sessions for refreshments and a short walk.

You can wear shoes in the dining room, but will need to remove them before entering the meditation room.

Onsite retreaters will be rostered to assist with dishes, morning and afternoon teas and other essential tasks required over the three weeks. Please check what’s required with your team leader each day and remember to arrive on time to help.

You’re welcome to get involved in other onsite activities if you’re interested and the weather is agreeable – such as helping set up tables and chairs outside, sweeping the portico, working in the garden, etc.

Online information for newcomers

The meditation sessions and the fire puja will be screened via GoogleMeet.

Use an up to date browser to link in. Any of the standard browsers are fine, eg Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
The retreat team will send you the GoogleMeet link before the retreat begins.

Linking in via a computer

You do not need a Google account to link in via a computer.
Copy the link into the address bar of the browser.

If you do not have a Google account, GoogleMeet will ask for your name so that the administrator can see who wants to join the meeting.
As you are not identified by a Google account, you will need to type in your first name and last name, as in your registration, to be admitted to the session. For security, we do not accept pseudonyms or initials.

Click the ‘Ask to join’ button.

Linking in via a mobile phone

You will need a Google account to link in using a mobile phone.
For instructions on creating a Google account or on using GoogleMeet, please refer to the links in the checklist below.

Creating a Google account and using GoogleMeet – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy

How to create a Google Account: https://myaccount.google.com/?utm_source=sign_in_no_continue&pli=1
How to join a GoogleMeet session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUXbgDOfrfY
How to pin and mute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1d-g_TqRDs
How to change the layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miuyPOi0YCg

Meals and Refreshments

Meals will be prepared onsite with some assistance from retreaters. Meals will mainly be vegetarian; however a limited number of meat meals will be available each week for those who request meat. Dairy and soy milk will be available.

As the retreat is run by volunteers, we are unable to cater for special or preferential diets. If you have a particular dietary need (eg, allergic to peanuts, or type 1 diabetes) let us know in the Queries box below in case we are able to accommodate it. Otherwise simply choose either meat or vegetarian.

MEALS: Choose vegetarian or meat

Vegetarian
Meat

Staying-Onsite checklist – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy

Commuting checklist – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy

Be on time for each session
Take a shawl or small blanket for my knees
Take my favourite cushion or use temple cushions or chair
No shoes, water bottles, drinks or hats in the meditation room
Switch mobile phone to silent/do not disturb in the meditation room
Smoking is not permitted on the property

Attending Online

Options available:

Whole Days: 6 sessions per day
Shorter Days: 4 sessions per day

You will need to do the same option throughout the retreat.

The retreat team will send you the GoogleMeet link on Friday 15 September.

Please link-in a few minutes before your first session each day. A volunteer will admit you to the session.

If you experience connection or sound issues, please inform the in-temple online volunteer via the chat.

If time will be allocated to questions at the end of the session the teacher will announce this during the session, in which case you can write a question in the Chat. Generally, such time is allocated to the final or two final sessions of the day.

Online checklist – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy

TBS will send the GoogleMeet link on Friday 15 September
Set up a suitable retreat space beforehand for watching and meditating
Type in my full name if not using a Google account
Allow GoogleMeet to use my camera while linking in
Mute my microphone once the session starts

3 RETREAT FEES

A concessional rate is provided for current recipients of an Australian Government Age or Disability pension, Jobseeker or Newstart allowance, and holders of a current Australian Government Low-Income health care card.
We do not accept the various government and other Seniors cards, including the Seniors health care card for concession.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR CONCESSION? *

Not required or not eligible for concession
Yes, current recipient of Aus govt age or disability support pension, jobseeker or youth allowance, or low income health care card holder

4 HOW LONG WILL YOU ATTEND THE RETREAT?

The Whole Retreat option includes the Fire Puja day.

If you wish to attend the Fire Puja Day in addition to Week 1 or Weeks 1 & 2, select two items.

STAYING ONSITE: How long will you attend the retreat?

Whole Retreat: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 2,078.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 1,452.00
Week 1: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 745.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

STAYING ONSITE: How long will you attend the retreat? (Concession)

Whole Retreat: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 1,746.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 1,211.00
Week 1: from 5pm on 16 Sep – 1.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 621.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

COMMUTING: Choose a daily duration

Whole Days: 7am – 8.30 pm
Daytime: 9.30am – 6pm

COMMUTING WHOLE DAYS: How long will you attend the retreat?

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 1,343.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 924.00
Week 1: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 462.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

COMMUTING WHOLE DAYS: How long will you attend the retreat? (Concession)

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 1,011.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 692.00
Week 1: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 346.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

COMMUTING DAYTIME: How long will you attend the retreat?

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 1,111.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 6.00 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 762.00
Week 1: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 6.00 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 381.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

COMMUTING DAYTIME: How long will you attend the retreat? (Concession)

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 846.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 6.00 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 576.00
Week 1: from 9.30 am on 17 Sep – 6.00 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 288.00
Fire Puja Day: 7am – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 23.00

ONLINE: Choose a daily duration

Whole Days: 7am – 8.30 pm
Shorter Days: 4 sessions

ONLINE WHOLE DAYS: How long will you attend the retreat?

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 697.00
Weeks 1 & 2 : from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 510.00
Week 1: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 272.00
Fire Puja Day Online – $ 12.00
Fire Puja Day Onsite – $ 23.00

ONLINE WHOLE DAYS: How long will you attend the retreat? (Concession)

Whole Retreat + Puja: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 1.30 pm on 7 Oct – $ 369.00
Weeks 1 & 2: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 1 Oct – $ 270.00
Week 1: from 7 am on 17 Sep – 8.30 pm on Sun 24 Sep – $ 144.00
Fire Puja Day Online – $ 12.00
Fire Puja Day Onsite – $ 23.00

ONLINE SHORTER DAYS: How long will you attend 4 sessions per day?

Whole Retreat + Puja: from Sun 17 Sep to Sat 7 Oct – $ 574.00
Weeks 1 & 2 : from Sun 17 Sep – Sun 1 Oct – $ 420.00
Week 1: from 17 Sep – Sun 24 Sep – $ 224.00
Fire Puja Day Online – $ 12.00
Fire Puja Day Onsite – $ 23.00

ONLINE SHORTER DAYS: How long will you attend the retreat? (Concession)

Whole Retreat + Puja: from Sun 17 Sep to Sat 7 Oct – $ 308.00
Weeks 1 & 2 : from Sun 17 Sep – Sun 1 Oct – $ 225.00
Week 1: from 17 Sep – Sun 24 Sep – $ 120.00
Fire Puja Day Online – $ 12.00
Fire Puja Day Onsite – $ 23.00

Meditation Schedule

The daily meditation schedule is shown below. Students will attend all sessions each day (apart from those who register for the Commuting Daytime 9.30 am – 6.30 pm option or the Online Shorter Days option).

To keep a copy of the schedule in your registration receipt for information and planning (especially if you will attend online) tick ALL the boxes (we regret it is not possible to save it with just one tick).

Meditation Schedule – tick all the boxes to keep a copy

5 PRACTICAL MATTERS AND QUERIES

If you are coming from interstate, please provide your flight details below.

For everyone’s health and wellbeing, please do not attend onsite if you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you have recently had COVID.

For any queries not covered in the information above, please write them below, and we will get back to you soon. If you need a response before you can register, write to Events@tushita.org

Queries

6 PAYMENT

Check that the total amount appearing below matches the option and duration you selected. If not – go back to Step 4.

To complete your registration, enter your credit card details, then press Pay now.

Please note that a levy to cover the bank transaction fees will be charged for a requested cancellation.

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Vajrayogini Retreat 2023 Registration & Payment