Dates: October 13 – 19, 2025
About Nyensa
Nyensa (གཉན་ས་) is a profound Chöd practice of the Vajrayana lineage, entrusted from master to disciple through blessing and transmission. The practice unites sound, visualization, and offering as a way to cut through attachment, fear, and ego-clinging.
Through receiving instruction from V. Rangrig Rinpoche, students enter into the stream of lineage blessings. The Black and White Chöd practices, when performed with faith and discipline, become powerful methods for dispelling obstacles, pacifying karmic debts, and deepening realization of emptiness and compassion.
After completing the Nyensa program, students will:
– Be empowered to carry on daily Nyensa recitation and Chöd practice on their own.
– Establish a karmic link with the blessing of the lineage through Rinpoche’s transmission.
– Gain confidence in applying Nyensa for clearing obstacles, healing, and supporting others in practice.
– Be prepared for future advanced Chöd retreats and initiations.
Teaching Schedule:
October 13–16 (Monday–Thursday) Direct Teachings from Rinpoche Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (1.5 hours each)
Location: 133 Eileen Ave, York, ON M6N 1W3
Monday, Oct 13: In-class session — mandatory attendance for local students
Tuesday–Thursday, Oct 14–16: In-person session or Zoom option
Retreat Schedule
October 17 (Friday) Evening Teaching Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM; after the session students will prepare for the early morning chod practice.
Location: 95 Howard Street, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0
Attendance: Mandatory in-person for local students Zoom option for non-local students
Retreat Guidelines:
- Night Practice Discipline
- Sleep outside in a tent
- No lighters. No fires.
- No weapons. No protective amulets.
- No use of cellphones between 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM.
Early Saturday Morning Practice (Oct 18) 4:00 AM – Black Chöd
6:00 AM – White Chöd Return to retreat centre for one-on-one teachings with Rinpoche
October 18 (Saturday) Evening Teaching Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Retreat Centre
Early Sunday Morning Practice (Oct 19) 4:00 AM – Black Chöd
6:00 AM – White Chöd Return to retreat centre for final one-on-one teaching with Rinpoche
October 19 (Sunday) Closing: Students return home after the session.
Fees & Participation Rules
Online Zoom Sessions Only (October 13–17) $200 CAD — For non-Ontario students. Does not include October 18–19 Nyensa Retreat Program.
Local Students (Ontario Residents: 1st Day in Person & Retreat Participation Required) $300 CAD (includes accommodations, 3 meals per day) — Must attend in-class sessions and Nyensa retreat program at the centre.
Requirements Local Students
– Must attend in-person on the first day, October 13.
– From October 14–16, if unable to attend in person, they may join via Zoom.
– On October 17, attendance at the retreat centre is mandatory (including early morning practices on October 18 & 19).
– From October 18–19, local students must be physically present at the retreat centre.
Requirements Non-Local Students – May join via Zoom from October 13–17 (Monday to Friday).
Important Note: If you know in advance that you will miss a class or are unsure about the commitment, do not sign up. Breaking sacred vows will create great obstacles. Once committed, we strongly advise that you do not back down.
Prerequisites: To attend this retreat you must have already received the Throma Empowerment.
To sign up, reach out to Jerine (416) 838-2155 or Palden (647) 213-0384.
For e transfer please email to riwotsegyanewcentre@gmail.com
