Living, Dying, and In Between: A Retreat on Bardo Practice
With video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche
Led by Tzunma Miao Rong
In Person Only
Date
May 1-5, 2025
Location
Discovery Ancol Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
About this event
The bardo teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are commonly seen as guidance for navigating the process of dying and rebirth, but they are much more than that. They provide practical instructions for the preparation of what Mingyur Rinpoche calls the “big day”, and show us how to approach the transitory experience of this life with clarity and wisdom, offering us the most meaningful path for living.
“Bardo” means gap or intermediary state. While it is most famously linked to the transition between death and rebirth, bardo also refers to the countless in-between moments we experience every day. If we notice them, these gaps – interruptions to our routines and patterns – are great opportunities to glimpse the true nature of mind.
In 2023, Minyur Rinpoche gave a series of teachings on the six bardos: the bardos of this life, dreaming, meditation, dying, dharmata, and becoming. He gave clear instructions for contemplation and meditation for each stage, helping us make the most of these transformative moments.
In this retreat, we will revisit Rinpoche’s teachings through video sessions, complemented by step-by-step practice guidance. Led by Tzunma Miao Rong, the retreat will offer opportunities to deepen your understanding, clarify questions, and fully engage with these profound practices in a supportive environment.
If you’ve encountered bardo teachings and found their wisdom essential, we invite you to join us for this special retreat. Together, we’ll explore the gaps of this life and beyond, and awaken to the potential they hold.
Schedule
Check-in for the retreat: May 1, 2.30pm-4.30pm Indonesia time
May 1: 4.30pm-8.30pm
May 2-4: 6.30am-8.30pm
May 5: 6.30am-10.30am
The full retreat schedule will be provided to registered participants.
Language
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Korean
Prerequisites for attendance
Open to all
What is included in this retreat?
Main content:
1. Video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche on the Six Bardos
2. Review sessions and guided practice led by Tzunma Miao Rong
3. Live Q&A sessions to clarify doubts in real time
Highlights and purpose:
1. Opportunity to practice immediately after listening to the teachings, to break the habit of only receiving teachings but not practicing
2. Six practice sessions per day, from morning to evening, fully immersing in intensive practice
3. Opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of and familiarity with bardo teachings
About the retreat venue
Hotel Address: Jalan Lodan Timur No.7, Ancol Taman Impian, Jakarta.
Hotel website: https://www.discoveryhotelancol.com/
Photos reference: https://www.discoveryhotelancol.com/photo-gallery/
About Tzunma Miao Rong
Tzunma Miao Rong was born in Taipei in 1975. In 1990, she enrolled in Fo Guang Shan Buddhist College in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and was ordained in 1993. The following year, she went first to Lhasa, Tibet then to Kathmandu, Nepal to study Tibetan and learn from Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and other teachers.
Tzunma Miao Rong has translated for the 17th Karmapa, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche, among other teachers. She has been an instructor at Tergar Asia since 2011, and holds many other responsibilities. Among them, she has been the CEO of Hwa Yue Foundation since 2003, and in 2006 was appointed as president of the Chungsheng Cultural Publishing Company. She also serves in the Kagyu Monlam working group and is the CEO of Nagarjuna Institute in Nepal, responsible for supporting temples in Nepal, India and Tibet. In 2014, she established “the Five Stages of Meditation on Emptiness” course promotion team, and launched the “Treasury of Definitive Meaning” translation project. In 2016, she served as the coordinator of “Khema Bhikhuni Ordination Association” for the revival of the Tibetan nuns’ precepts.
Registration dates
Registration starts on February 28, and will close when the limited places are filled
Fees
Sponsor fee
Twin sharing room – HK$3,600 (US$460) per pax
Single room – HK$5,300 (US$680) per pax
Standard fee
Twin sharing room – HK$2,800 (US$360) per pax
Single room – HK$4,500 (US$580) per pax
The fee covers the course fee, accommodation for 4 nights, and all meals (vegetarian) for the duration of the retreat.
Tergar Asia is committed to making the opportunity and benefits of meditation available to everyone. If the fees are a deterrent, please contact retreat@tergarasia.org. Or leave us a chat message on the Tergar Asia website and provide us with your name and email address.
Note : In case of cancellation, no refund will be provided.
If you are sharing a room with a friend, you will be asked to fill in his or her name in the registration form. Please get ready his/her Passport Name before starting the registration process.
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