End of Wakefulness Retreat One

In collaboration with Chokyi Gyatso Institute - Dewathang a wakefulness retreat organized for the community people of Dewathang came to an end yesterday (4th Oct 2021). There were 30 people, including farmers, housewives, parents, elders, and youth who came forward to take part in the program.
Over the course of a three-day program, participants rigorously practised Shamata meditation and discussed the importance of nurturing minds.
‘‘In this materialistic time just to have little interest to look inside, contemplate inside, not getting distracted by outside and really looking inside is very important. It's worthwhile to spend our time and energy in it.’’ --- Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche