Mangútovo, Summer Course, Nedo Rinpoche

The program with Nedo Rinpoche will take place from Friday, August 29, to Sunday, August 31, 2025. The course will begin in the evening of Thursday, August 28 with an introductory lecture by traveling teachers.

Online registration is already closed. On-site registration is possible. Payment can be made in cash or by card.

Program

28/8 (Thursday)

• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:00 Panel Lecture with the traveling teachers on the topic What is Diamond Way Buddhism

29/8 (Friday)

• 08:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Panel Lecture with the traveling teachers on the topic Refuge
• 13:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Individual practice with the common beginning
• 17:00 Video-call with Lama Ole
• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:00 Teachings by Nedo Rinpoche on the topic The Six Liberating Actions

30/8 (Saturday)

• 08:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Questions & Answers - 1 hour panel with the Traveling Teachers
• 11:00 Individual practice/explanations of ngöndro / meditation practices
• 13:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Empowerment on 2nd Karmapa Karma Pakshi by Nedo Rinpoche
• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:00 16th Karmapa Meditation, Presentation of projects Mangútovo, Bratislava, Trenčín and 3 international projects, Movie document Bus Tour with Lama Ole in Slovakia 2010

31/8 (Sunday)

• 08:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Empowerment on the White Liberatrice by Nedo Rinpoche
• 13:00 Lunch

The program may be subject to change depending on the current situation.

Translation

• Program will be in English with simultaneous translation to multiple languages over wi-fi network (not FM radio).
• If you need translation, please bring your own headphones for your smartphone. There will be charging stations available.

Registration

• The online registration is already closed.
• On-site registration is possible. Payment can be made in cash or by card
• If you plan to come to Mangutovo during the building-up (August 23–28) or the dismantling phase (August 31 – September 1), please also register here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at course-registration@buddhizmus.sk.

Registration Cancellation

If you have already paid and need to cancel, we will refund you:

• The price of accommodation and the program (minus a 5 % fee)
• The price of all meals that have not been ordered yet

Refund condition: You must write to us on the day of cancellation at course-registration@buddhizmus.sk.

Accommodation

• In your own tents
• In your own caravans (limited number - see section Parking below)
• Košútka Guesthouse
• More accommodation options available in Hriňová, Podpoľanie region, or in Hriňová and its surrounding

Food

• Cooked meals (meat or vegetarian) will be available only for participants who register by August 26.
• Those who register on-site will be able to receive meals 24 hours after registration.
• Cooked meals will also be available for purchase at the bar. (Payment accepted in cash only)

Parking

• A large meadow parking area (approx. 5–10 minutes walk from the course site) will be reserved for participants. Vans will help to transport your luggage.
• If you plan to come with your own caravan, please let us know in advance via course-registration@buddhizmus.sk. Caravans cannot be connected to the electricity grid.
• For requests or offers for the shuttle Hriňová-Mangútovo you may use the WhatsApp car pooling chat-group.
• Taxi service is also available in Hriňová: +421919488888. The price is 10 €.

General Conditions of Stay at Mangutovo

Conditions follow the usual "yogi" standard of summer courses, which includes sleeping in your own tent, and more or less cold showers :-). Bring your tent, meditation cushion, sleeping bag, mat (or blanket) and flashlight.

Warnings

• For the case of bad weather, please don’t forget to bring rubber boots and raincoat – they won’t be available for purchase on site!
• It is forbidden to bring animals, alcohol, or drugs.
• The tap water is not drinkable. There will be bottled water available.
• The use of open fire and private stoves is strictly prohibited throughout the entire area due to fire hazards (hot water will be available in cauldrons).

Babysitting

There will be a children’s tent available. Parents are responsible for the care of their children.

Prices