The Fourth Jamgon Kongtrul Mingyur Drakpa Senge was born on December 17, 1995, in the Kathmandu Valley, the son of Beru Khyence Rinpoche.
Jamgon Yangshi began reading books at the age of five and memorized the rituals and practices of his own spiritual tradition. He received numerous Vajrayana empowerments, mainly in the Karma Kagyu tradition, as well as other practices related to guru meditation. He also received teachings, transmissions, and oral instructions in the practice of Mahamudra.
In December 2016, he received the red Dharma crown, the symbol of the most important Kagyu lineage holders, from the 17th Karmapa at the ancient Karma Kagyu monastery in Bodhgaya, India, the site of Buddha’s enlightenment.
In October 2018, Rinpoche began the traditional three-and-a-half-year retreat in Pharping, near Kathmandu, during which the deepest teachings of the tradition are put into practice by the retreatants, and on May 4, 2022, they successfully completed the retreat.
Since then, Rinpoche has given teachings and transmissions in several Asian countries, and in the summer and fall of 2024, he completed a two-month tour of Europe. At the request and persistent urging of his disciples, he will continue his Dharma activities in European centers in 2025.
Amitabha Empowerment
Amitabha Buddha — the Buddha of Boundless Light — is associated with the western direction and the pure land of Dewachen (Sanskrit: Sukhavati), which is one of the most well-known places of liberation after death in Mahayana Buddhism. Amitabha is the head of the Lotus family of the five Buddha families, thus embodying loving compassion and wisdom, who promised that all those who make sincere wishes to him and imagine and visualize his pure land will indeed be able to be reborn there after death.
The practice of Phowa is also connected to Amitabha Buddha, which is specifically the practice of transferring consciousness, but the first step in this is empowerment, through which we enter the mandala of Amitabha Buddha. Empowerment serves to bring the practitioner into direct contact with Amithaba’s blessing, so that through subsequent practice, the practitioner can truly develop within themselves the qualities that will enable the transfer of consciousness to the pure land at the moment of death.
The Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism places particular emphasis on the transmission of teachings through empowerments, as these convey not only theoretical knowledge but also living, experiential wisdom. After receiving the empowerment, the practitioner receives the right and inner authorization to practice the sadhana—the visualization and mantra practice of Amitabha—independently.
This event offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with a Buddha representing a transcendent state of consciousness and to touch upon the possibility that death is not an end but a transition, as well as a great opportunity for liberation.
Phowa oral transmission
Phowa – The Practice of Transferring Consciousness
The teaching of Phowa belongs to the highest class of tantra and is also known in the Kagyu Tradition as one of the six yogas of Naropa, but of course this method also originates from Shakyamuni Buddha.
Phowa is usually taught in connection with Amithaba Buddha, the leader of the Lotus family of the five Buddha families, and the purpose of the technique is to direct the consciousness to Amithaba Buddha’s pure land, Sukhavati, or in Tibetan, Devachen, at the moment of death.
After receiving the transmission and instructions, the practitioner becomes capable of transferring their consciousness through appropriate retreats and persistent practice, which is a conscious preparation for the moment of death, and practitioners who have realized Phowa can also help others at the moment of death.
During the transmission, participants receive a verbal transmission of the practice, instructions, and explanations necessary for the spirit and visualization of the practice.
Phowa is not just a tool for preparing for death. It also contributes to our understanding of our own consciousness and the nature of phenomena, thereby benefiting ourselves and others.
This transmission is part of a spiritual heritage that has been passed down from master to disciple for thousands of years and is now becoming available to us in the West.
Phowa Teaching: Detailed Teaching on Mind Transfer at the Moment of Death
This extraordinary occasion provides participants with in-depth guidance on the practice of phowa—the conscious transfer of consciousness—which is one of the most important death-related practices in the Tibetan Buddhist meditation tradition.
The aim of the program is for participants to:
• understand the Buddhist view of the process of death and bardo (intermediate state)
• learn the steps of consciousness transfer
• receive detailed guidance on the practice
By putting all this into practice, they will later gain their own real experiences, thus gaining a deeper understanding of the process of death and the true nature of consciousness at the moment of death, so that they may truly have a chance at liberation.
This program is not only practical guidance, but also real spiritual preparation on how to face the final transition of this life consciously, without fear, and with inner freedom.
Fonó Budai Zeneház
Address: 1116 Budapest, Sztregova utca 3.
Date
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
There is a buffet on site where you can buy coffee, sandwiches, and soft drinks.
🚌 By public transportation
The Amitabha empowerment venue is located in Újbuda, one of Budapest’s most accessible areas, and can be easily reached by various means of public transportation.
The fastest routes:
By metro M4:
Get off at the Bikás park stop, then walk about 10 minutes to Sztregova utca 3.
By tram:
Take tram 17, 41, or 47 to the Savoya Park stop, then transfer to bus 213 or 214 and travel to the Bikás park M stop. From there, the location can be reached on foot.
By bus:
Take bus lines 7, 114, 213, 214, or 153 to the Bikás Park or Fehérvári út/Hengermalom út stops. These are all within a few minutes’ walk of the event venue.
💡 Tip: You can easily plan your route based on real-time service information using the BKK FUTÁR app or Google Maps.
🚗 Parking options for those arriving by car
If you are arriving by car, please note the following information:
Sztregova Street and the surrounding side streets have free public parking spaces, but increased traffic is expected on the day of the event, so it is advisable to arrive early.
The nearest large parking lot is the P+R parking lot next to Bikás Park, which is about an 8-10 minute walk away. This is a free option on weekends and has more parking spaces.
KILA • Kongtrul’s Illuminating Liberation Activity Foundation
Address: 3035 Gyöngyöspata, Bodics tanya 1.
Dates:
Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break
Please bring food and drink with you to the program, or be prepared to buy them at the nearby stores.
🚌 By public transportation
Although the event venue is located in a rural, nature-oriented environment, it is accessible by public transportation with a little planning. You can choose from the following options:
From Budapest:
By train:
Take the train from Keleti Railway Station to Gyöngyös station (change trains in Hatvan).
Local buses depart from Gyöngyös railway station towards Gyöngyöspata (approx. 25-minute journey).
Get off at the Gyöngyöspata, Fő tér stop, from where it is about a 20-25 minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride to Bodics Farm.
Direct bus:
Buses depart from the Stadion bus station to Gyöngyös (express services are also available).
From there, you can continue your journey to Gyöngyöspata as described above.
💡 Tip: It is worth planning your journey in advance using menetrendek.hu, the MÁV app, or Google Maps, as rural services run less frequently, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays.
🚗 For those arriving by car
The Bodics farm is easily accessible by car, whether from Budapest or other parts of the country.
Route recommendation:
From Budapest, take the M3 motorway towards Gyöngyös.
Take the Gyöngyös-Nyugat (Lőrinci) exit, then follow the signs towards Gyöngyöspata.
After leaving the center of Gyöngyöspata, follow the Bodics Farm signs or use your GPS:
Address: 3035 Gyöngyöspata, Bodics Farm 1
Parking:
Free parking spaces are available on site, directly on the farm premises.
Please follow the instructions of the event organizers or the parking attendants for smooth entry and parking.
With an early bird discount, you can get your ticket at the best price until midnight on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Please note that your purchased ticket or pass is non-refundable but transferable. Transferability means that anyone can attend in your place if you are unable to come for any reason. The ticket or pass entitles you to participate in the events.
If you do not wish to sit on a chair, please bring a cushion with you.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
• At the bottom of the page, after pressing the “Registration” button, you will reach the order form,
• where you can select which ticket or pass you would like.
• After filling in your details and checking the general terms of use, you can complete your registration by clicking the “Submit Order” button.
• A confirmation email with the payment details will be sent to the email address you provided during registration. Please follow the instructions in the email and transfer the amount. This will secure your place in the program.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the events soon!
Early bird price until midnight on August 17, 2025
Early bird price until midnight on August 17, 2025
Early bird price until midnight on August 17, 2025
Early bird price until midnight on August 17, 2025