06/09/2026
June 20 - 21, 2026
Living, Dying, and In Between: A Hybrid Retreat on the Bardos of Death and Dying Retreat with Khenpo Kunga
We are delighted to welcome back Khenpo Kunga for this special weekend program on the Bardos of Death and Dying, supported by translator Adam Kane and retreat guide Stephanie Wagner.
The bardo teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are often understood as guidance for the time of death and what follows—but they are equally a profound invitation to discover how to live with greater awareness, compassion, and wisdom in every moment. These teachings reveal that the “in-between” states are not only encountered at the end of life, but are present in each transition we experience, offering powerful opportunities for awakening.
In this two-day retreat, Khenpo Kunga will guide participants through essential instructions on the bardos of death and dying, drawing from the traditional Root Verses on the Six Bardos. Through teachings, contemplation, and meditation practice, we will explore how to prepare for the “big transition” by becoming familiar with the nature of mind here and now.
Day One: Practicing for Yourself
The first day focuses on preparing for your own death as a path of awakening. You will receive practical meditation instructions to help you meet the dying process with clarity, stability, and confidence, transforming what is often a source of fear into an opportunity for recognizing your true nature.
Day Two: Practicing for Others
On the second day, the emphasis shifts to how we can support friends, family members, and loved ones through the process of dying and after death. These compassionate practices offer skillful ways to accompany others, helping to bring benefit and meaning during times of transition and loss.
Whether you are new to these teachings or looking to deepen your understanding, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage the bardo instructions in a direct and experiential way—so that, by learning how to die in awareness, we also learn how to live in awareness.
This program is open to everyone - All are warmly welcome to attend. Whether you have an interest in meditation, are new to Buddhist teachings or a long-time practitioner, this event is an opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding.
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We are delighted to welcome Khenpo Kunga to guide a special weekend Retreat on the "Root Verses on the Six Bardos"
