The final days of Mountain Retreat 2025 at IKRC Grand Canyon

The final week of the Mountain Retreat and a fire puja to complete Vajrayogini close retreat at IKRC Grand Canyon.

The final days of Mountain Retreat 2025 at IKRC Grand Canyon

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It was a historic day at the IKRC Grand Canyon on Sunday, Feb 16 as 30 people participated in the first-ever Vajrayogini fire puja at the IKRC GC. Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo presided, while Kadam Michelle from KMC Washington DC led the chanted prayers for Vajrayogini Burning Offering. Christian Gauthier, EPC at KMC Los Angeles came to serve as fire assistant. Ten people were in attendance who successfully completed their first Vajrayogini close retreat this winter.

VAJRAYOGINI FIRE PUJA & SELF-INITIATION

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The next morning, the IKRC GC residents and guests engaged together in Vajrayogini Self-Initiation (Feast of Great Bliss) practice.

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the perfect way to cap off our 2025 Mountain Retreat

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It was the perfect way to cap off our 2025 Mountain Retreat which has lasted for six weeks and been an incredible experience for many people. These retreats set the tone for the next eight months as IKRC Grand Canyon begins preparing to host the 2025 NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival in early October. Check out the Fall Festival Website

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