Virtual Retreat
A “Virtual Retreat” is similar to an online course, however, it’s much deeper and focuses on meditation. This time out gives space and energy to evaluate our everyday Dharma practice.
Recordings will be provided by email for all participants after retreat, for their personal use only.
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Virtual Retreats in 2026
Daily Schedule｜
Saturday 21 February
Meditation
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Sunday 22 February
Discussion Groups
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
White Tara the Jewel of Longevity Virtual Retreat
Date ｜ Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February 2026
Led by Gen Namgyel-la
Special ｜ This retreat is during the month of Losar & Chotrul Duchen; this is a very special and auspicious time of the year, when all karmic results, both good and bad, are considered to be multiplied by millions.
White Tara symbolises compassion and wisdom. Doing this practice is very beneficial for longevity, removal of obstacles, and spiritual growth. It is very powerful in overcoming difficulties, especially during times of stress, illness, and anxiety, leading practitioners to realise their own potential for enlightenment.
Recording ｜ We encourage participants to join the live session. Recordings will be provided one month after the retreat for all participants for personal use only.
Language ｜ English
Daily Schedule｜
Saturday 14 March
Meditation
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Sunday 15 March
Discussion Groups
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Path to Enlightenment
Online Retreat
Dates ｜ Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2026
Led by Gen Namgyel-la
This retreat focuses on Lam Rim, The Stages on the Path to Enlightenment, which explains how anyone can walk the path to happiness and Enlightenment through overcoming negative emotions and wrong perceptions, and cultivating positive and altruistic states of mind. This retreat helps us become familiar with the Lam Rim through Genla's teachings and meditation practices.
When we start retreat, the mind is rough, untrained, and we need to gradually discipline the mind into the Dharma mind. It takes time, patience, tolerance and a willingness to look with honesty at what the mind throws up and be willing to stay on the seat and not follow every discursive thought. The mind calms down, concentration develops and a familiarity of the Lam Rim grows. - Gen Namgyel-la
Recording ｜ We encourage participants to join the live session. Recordings will be provided one month after the retreat for all participants for personal use only.
Language ｜ English
Daily Schedule｜
Saturday 9 May
Meditation
AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Sunday 10 May
Discussion Groups
AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Act with Wisdom and Compassion - Green Tara Virtual Retreat
Date ｜ Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026
Led by Gen Namgyel-la
Special ｜ This retreat is during the month of Saka Dawa, when all karmic results, both good and bad, are considered to be multiplied by millions.
Green Tara is well known for the quick female capacity to cut through problems, get things done and remove obstacles. Her left foot is in a meditation posture, and her right foot is extended, symbolising her swift and active compassion to get up and help sentient beings with wisdom.
Meditating on Green Tara is a very powerful way to identify and open to our own inner potential for wisdom and compassion. This retreat will energise you to connect with Tara, filling you with her blessings and positive energy.
Recording ｜ We encourage participants to join the live session. Recordings will be provided one month after the retreat for all participants for personal use only.
Language ｜ English
Daily Schedule｜
Saturday 18 July
Meditation
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:45
Sunday 19 July
Discussion Groups
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Dates ｜ Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
Led by Gen Namgyel-la
Special ｜ This retreat falls on the day of Chokhor Duchen, the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, when all karmic results, both good and bad, are considered to be multiplied by millions.
Everyone desires happiness and a more meaningful, joyful life. Yet in the face of sickness or death, how can we maintain a peaceful mind?
During this retreat, you will gain insights into the nature of impermanence and learn how to embrace it with grace and acceptance. You will discover powerful techniques for cultivating inner peace and tranquillity, even amidst challenging circumstances. You will also learn how to empower yourself to navigate the ups and downs of life with greater ease and equanimity.
Recording ｜ We encourage participants to join the live session. Recordings will be provided one month after the retreat for all participants for personal use only.
Language ｜ English
Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Virtual Retreat
Daily Schedule｜
Saturday 31 October
Meditation
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:15 and 19:00-20:30
Sunday 1 November
Discussion Groups
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:00-16:30
Teaching
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AEST (UTC+10): 16:45-18:45
Dates ｜ Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
Led by Gen Namgyel-la
Special ｜This retreat falls on the day of Lhabab Duchen, Buddha Shakyamuni's Descent from the Heaven of Thirty-Three, when all karmic results, both good and bad, are considered to be multiplied by millions.
All you need is love? But how can we cultivate love for ourselves and others?
This Chenresig retreat will help you develop great love, wishing all beings to have true happiness, and be free of suffering. Chenresig is said to be the embodiment of compassion. Connecting to Chenresig can help us to develop our Bodhicitta, which brings true happiness to oneself and others. As the year draws to a close, we energise ourselves with great love and dedicate it to the universe.
Recording ｜ We encourage participants to join the live session. Recordings will be provided one month after the retreat for all participants for personal use only.
Language ｜ English
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All You Need Is Love?
Chenresig Virtual Retreat
Apply for Retreat Recordings
How to apply:
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Choose the recording(s) you want. Multiple selections are enabled.
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Submit the application form.
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The recording(s) will be sent within 7 days after the application is submitted.
Virtual Retreats in 2024:
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23-24 November 2024 : Healing Buddha Virtual Retreat (English with translation into Cantonese)
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1 December 2024 : Healing Buddha Virtual Retreat (English)
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18-19 May 2024 : Green Tara - Female Wisdom - Virtual Retreat (English)
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24 February 2024 (Saturday) : Chenresig Virtual Retreat (English)
Virtual Retreats in 2023:
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4 - 5 November 2023 : Green Tara - Female Wisdom Virtual Retreat (English)
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10 September 2023 : Seven Medicine Buddhas Practice Virtual Retreat (English)
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22-23 July 2023 : Manjushri Wisdom Meditation Virtual Retreat (English)
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20-21 May 2023: Peaceful Living Peaceful Dying Virtual Retreat (English)
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25-26 February 2023 : Lam Rim Virtual Retreat (English)
Offering:
Offerings are welcome and optional.
If you'd like to make an offering, you may refer to the suggested amounts provided for the retreat
*All the virtual retreats are led by Gen Namgyel-la
*Please keep a record of your applications to avoid any unnecessary duplication.
*The recordings are intended solely for personal use.
Suggested Offering (Dana*):
We have provided suggested offering amounts for different retreats, and we would greatly appreciate if you are inspired to offer more, as this would allow us to provide the retreats at low cost.
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1-day virtual retreat: USD 35-100
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2-day virtual retreat: USD 70-160
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3-day virtual retreat: USD 105-240
As financial conditions should never be an obstacle to studying the Dharma, scholarships will be available by request:
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Scholarship: To support monks, nuns and laypeople who have the passion to learn Buddhism but have difficulties to make offering.
To apply for scholarship, please write to us at https://www.venerable-namgyel-online-sangha.com/question and we will get in touch with you to follow up.
Notice: Please apply for at least 7 days before the retreat starts.
*Dana is a Sanskrit and Pali word that means "generosity" in the sense of providing benefit to others and also cultivating a generous attitude oneself. Thank you for your kind offerings to Gen Namgyel-la and V.N.O.S. so that we can continue our work to benefit others in so many ways.
Registration:
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Attendance at retreats will be considered each time, for each retreat, based on each applicant's background, which must include having received teachings directly from Gen Namgyel-la.
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V.N.O.S. / Gen Namgyel-la will assess each retreat application individually, and determine if attendance at retreats is viable based on these and other criteria.
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Registration must be done at least 2 days before the retreat starts.
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The payment procedures will be made after your application is approved. Once we receive your donation, you will receive a confirmation within 1 day.
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You will need the same registered name to sign into Zoom for attending the retreat, this is essential for the host to recognise registered participants.
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If you must register within 2 days before the first retreat session starts, you will have to email us (at: venerableonlinesangha@gmail.com) for fast registration.
* All of the above is intended to create a quality study environment and provide time for the volunteers to process the registration. This also benefits the student by clearly setting an intention to attend the course. We appreciate your patience and consideration.