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For the third year, Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche will be leading a pilgrimage to his home region of Dzachuka in eastern Tibet. Dzachuka is the birthplace of Patrul Rinpoche and the site of his awe-inspiring mani wall.
In this stunning region you can experience the authentic living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and the warmth and hospitality of the Khampa people. The pilgrimage includes a short meditation retreat at Ju Mohor Monastery.
We will then travel to Yachen Gar, an encampment of followers of His Holiness Achuk Rinpoche, one of greatest living Dzogchen masters. This lies in a beautiful hidden valley, south of Kandze on the Tibetan plateau.
If you have any queries, contact Ann - , or Kathy - , who were on the pilgrimage in 2004 and 2005.
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| July 1: |
Meet in Chengdu |
| July 2-6: |
Travel to Dzachuka via Kanding, Drango and Kandze |
| July 7: |
Arrival at Ju Mohor Monastery, Dzachuka |
| July 8: |
Lama Dancing and Long Life Ceremony |
| July 9-14: |
Meditation Retreat, Ju Mohor Monastery |
| July 15-17: |
Sershul with day trip to Mani Wall |
| July 18: |
Travel to Kandze with visit to Dzogchen Monastery. |
| July 19: |
Kandze |
| July 20: |
Travel to Yachen Gar |
| July 21-22: |
Meet HH Khenpo Achuk Rinpoche |
| July 23-27: |
Return to Chengdu |
| July 28: |
Departure from Chengdu |
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Ju Mohor was established ca. 1650 by the First Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche, a student of Jigme Lingpa. Many famous masters including Patrul Rinpoche and Ju Mipham Rinpoche have taught, practiced and attained realisation at this small, but significant monastery. Ju Mipham Rinpoche wrote of Ju Mohor....
"It is the dwelling place of wild geese, wise saints, a place of tantric teachings and practice and the auspicious meeting place of great masters"
The monastery was destroyed in 1959, but was rebuilt and is currently undergoing restoration to better reflect its historical significance.
More information is available in the monastery section of this website.
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The 21 Taras
Meditation retreat at Ju Mohor Monastery
Rinpoche will teach on The 21 Taras, allowing time for meditation and contemplation.
Tara, goddess of compassion and protection, has 21 emanations. According to His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, Tara looked upon beings striving for awakening and saw too few who attained Buddhahood as women.
She vowed, "I have developed bodhicitta as a woman. For all my lifetimes along the path I vow to be born as a woman, and in my final lifetime when I attain Buddhahood, then, too, I will be a woman."
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This breathtaking wall, over a kilometre in length, consists entirely of hand-carved mani stones and images.
It is one of the most significant yet least known pilgrimage sites of Tibet. Patrul Rinpoche began the construction of the wall at the place where his root teacher, Jigme Gyalwe Nyugu, gave teachings which he immortalised in "The Words of My Perfect Teacher".
This is one of the most widely read spiritual texts of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Yachen Gar is one of the main centres of Buddhist learning in eastern Tibet. The seat of His Holiness Khenpo Achuk Rinpoche, over 8,000 monks, nuns and laypeople study and practice under his guidance.
The visit to the Gar provides a precious opportunity to be present among a vast gathering of people completely devoted to spiritual practice. The magnificence of the landscape reflects the spiritual power of this spacious and glorious environment.
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The cost for the Dzachuka Pilgrimage is NZD$3000 per person. This includes shared accomodation, internal overland travel, main meals, and donations for teachings and visits to Ju Mohor and Yachen Gar.
This cost does not include round-trip air travel to the meeting point (Chengdu, China), insurance, visas, special requirements, extra activities, personal spending etc. You may also choose to make offerings in addition to the group donations.
If you require changes to the group program in order to meet personal needs or preferences you are responsible for any associated costs.
While the organisers are fully committed to the well-being of everyone on the trip, they can not take responsibility or accept liability for any difficulties that may arise during or in relation to the trip.
Consult your health professional well in advance about immunisations, altitude sickness and managing existing health conditions.
Travel/medical insurance is essential.
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The pilgrimage is limited to 19 people and only a few places remain. If you are interested in joining please describe your interest, background and experiences related to Tibet and Buddhism and your aspiration for the trip in a brief email to or .
Once your place has been confirmed secure it by 24 March, 2006 by depositing $NZD 1500 in the Rigdzin Trust account by one of the following methods:
Electronic Transfer:
ANZ Bank, account no. 010546-0089342-01
Swift Code ANZBNZ22
Post a cheque to:
Treasurer, Rigdzin Trust, 6/324 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Paypal/Credit Card:
Details will be posted here soon.
Note: 4.5% will be added to cover Paypal fees.
The final payment of NZD$1500 must arrive in the Rigdzin Trust account no later than 26 May, 2006. If you withdraw from the trip, neither the deposit nor the final payment can be refunded unless a suitable replacement is found.
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Although the organisers will do their best to make the trip agreeable and memorable, please be aware that we are traveling to an area where the infrastructure is not similar to that in the West.
Transport and accommodation may be rudimentary at times and dietary choices may be limited. We ask that you be flexible and aware that modifications to the programme may be necessary due to changing circumstances.
We ask that you take out your own medical/travel insurance and consult your own travel doctor about immunisations. The Tibetan plateau lies above 3000 metres, thus it is possible that you will feel some effects of altitude sickness. Again, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor about this before the trip.
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