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We express our deep gratitude and acknowledgment to the many wisdom keepers who have offered their continuous support by sharing with us their wisdom, guidance, and teachings. Their experience, humility, and support in the journey to this cremony represents a vital part in its unfolding.

Even though not all wisdom keepers who are accompanying us in this journey could be present in the physical, they are all with us in spirit, through the oral transmissions they have entrusted us with, and through the act of the lighting of the Unifying Ancestral New Fire in Europe.

We are grateful to all of them for joining us and for their support. Without them, none of this would be possible. May this journey benefit all of creation.

Through this merit, may all beings attain the omniscient state of enlightenment, and conquer the enemy of faults and delusion. May they all be liberated from this ocean of saṃsāra and from its pounding waves of birth, old age, sickness and death!

For all our relations.

Supporting Akhamani Ambassadors

With profound gratitude and respect, we thank the Akhamani Ambassadors who will be joining us with their presence, their wisdom, and their teachings in support of the lighting of the Unifying Ancestral New Fire in Europe.

Our gratitude and respect also goes to the late abuelo Jesús Fabián Ortiz of the Olmec lineage for his trust in us; for making us custodians of the Chickaban fire ashes; and for opening the door to a journey that birthed the lighting of this Unifying Ancestral New Fire in Europe.

Joining Akhamani Ambassadors

Attending, in person

Lovon Lama Shagdarsuren Baynjargal

Shagdarsuren Baynjargal has been serving as the Lovon Lama of the Tuvkhun Monastery in Mongolia for 23 years. In 1993, when he first arrived in the monastery, the foundation of the old temple was nothing but a ruin. For 28 years now, he has been working devotedly to restore this sacred site.

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin took his monk’s vows at the age of 14. He studied the Thirteen Major Texts with Khenchen Nawang Gyalpo Rinpoché and other khenpos. He also received the entire Lamdré-cycle of empowerments of the Ngor-Sakya lineage from Khensur Khenchen Rinpoché. Additionally, he received many Nyingma empowerments and teachings from Lama Togden Rinpoché and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoché. Later, Khenpo Rinpoché joined the Drikung Kagyu Institute at Jangchub Ling in Dehra Dun where met His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoché. The spontaneous devotion that Khenpo felt for His Holiness, lead his Holiness to allow him to join the monastery and continue his education there.

Having already completed the first four years of his studies at other monasteries, Khenpo Rinpoché quickly completed his education at Jangchub Ling. After three years of teaching lower classes in the monastic college, he was enthroned by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoché as a “Khenpo” in 1998. He spent three more years teaching Buddhist philosophy at the Institute. In between his busy schedule first as a student and later as an instructor, Khenpo Rinpoché completed the Ngondro, Chakrasamvara, and other practices while in retreat. In April 2001, Khenpo Rinpoché arrived at the TMC to assist Khenchen Rinpoché and also to improve his mastery of the English language so that he can be of more benefit to the spread of Dharma. He began teaching at TMC in August of that year and was subsequently appointed as co-spiritual director of TMC by Khenchen Rinpoché. Khenpo Rinpoché is known and loved for his engaging teaching style as well as his complete lack of pretensions.

Khenpo Khenzur Nyima Wangyal Rinpoche

Khenzur Nyima Wangyal Rinpoche is a contemporary lay Dzogchen master, a disciple of His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche — his root master — and of His Holiness, the late 33rd Menri Tridzin, Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche. Erudite in Dzogchen Bön, he lives with his family in France, near Paris where he has been teaching since 2015, offering an introduction to the Dzogchen view.

In 1995, Khenpo Nyima Wangyal decided to leave the monastery and its monastic rules in order to live as a Tibetan yogi in different countries, situations, and circumstances. He felt, according to his nature, that this would be a good way to develop his practice of Dzogchen.

He shares with people that seek the experiential instructions that point to the realization of the natural state of the mind, the integration of all phenomena with the primordial dimension, the continuity of the practice, the development of meditation, and confidence during the meditative journey. He emphasizes the importance of openness, lucidity, genuine experience, the wide sharing of the means, and the fruits of the practice.

Gazom Lhamo

My name is Gazom Lhamo. Since 2010, I live in France with my family. I was born in Kham Nangchen Chopdak, Tibet; A nomadic village surrounded by high mountains, bordered by a river and a meadow.
When I was little, I loved singing the songs that my grandmother taught me. My grandmother had a very beautiful voice and loved to sing. She often said to me, “When you sing, you don’t feel tired or uncomfortable.” She sang to assert herself while working. At the age of 7, I started singing traditional solo songs in front of an audience; My specialty is Khamlu singing. Since then, I have been singing traditional songs, Khamlu, and gradually I started chanting Mantras. All the songs come from my heart and I share them with everyone with pleasure.

Tha Wiyaka Wakan

Tha Wiyaka Wakan is of Dine´ ancestry. His clans are the Bitterwater people on his mom’s side, the Edgewater people on his father’s side, the Toweringhouse on his maternal side, and the Ones Who Walks Around on his paternal side. He was born in the sacred mountains of the Dine’ people. His name is of a warrior, & was given to him from a vision of one of his uncles. Following in the footsteps of his ancestors, he is the keeper of the Dine´ origin stories, which were passed on to him through oral transmission. His people still practice and maintain their ceremonies and language, which was derived from the sounds of nature .

Usawuabi

My original name is “Usawuabi”, it means blue paint that only occurs in the Wirikuta desert and is used to paint the faces of pilgrims as well as offering arrows, that are taken to sacred places. I live in a town of the Sierra Madre Occidental Wixárika region called AARUXI PA, which means place of the turkeys – a sacred animal for our ancestors. It is a town full of artists who conserve an extraordinary world view, always ceremonial and always respecting the wonderful nature that surrounds us. Living in deep gratitude to Mother Earth (tatei yurie’naka), intending to be worthy of the experience of the dawn of each day.

Over time I became an integral part of this wonderful town. I feel fortunate to know that I am not the only one who strives to keep traditional ways of living alive by strengthening the native peoples. My parents introduced me to my ancestral culture. At that time I didn’t understand many things yet. However, as I grew up and became more and more rooted in my culture, I understood that this teachings are not only about me and my roots, but about all of life – the totality of life that is evolving day by day.

Leo Bardo Peña

Ancestral wisdom is the tool by which humans maintain their memory and mission on this wonderful planet. The experience that brings a human to consciousness is, to a large extent, that which nourishes the universe as it comes to know itself through its own creation; This is what I have found in my path through committing myself every day to honor the clarity of life.

I was born in Mexico being a traveler in time; My human lineage has led me to know, travel, and explore various sacred areas of my country and South America; Among which include caves, mountains, forests, deserts, jungles, and natural sanctuaries where the cosmos-earth connection stores its memories.

As a researcher and communicator, I diffuse the voice of the ancestral wisdom of the original peoples of the Earth and of those who visit us from the vast universe because both invite us to reflect, unify and evolve the expanding consciousness. 

For our humanity, there is still great hope of recovering and accompanying the cosmic order if we are responsible, compassionate, and loving as a collective.     

Oral Transmission

As our awareness and knowledge of ancestral traditions and culture increases, so must our honour and respect for these ways. This has not always been the case in many ancestral communities. There are always those who present themselves as Healers, Elders or Medicine People who have not earned that title and may use the teachings and medicines in the wrong way. It is important for everyone, especially young people, to be aware of this and to exercise caution when they seek healing, teachings or advice. It is advisable to consult with people whom you trust to get referrals to respected and recognized Traditional Elders, Healers or Medicine People.

Special acknowledgement and gratitude goes to the many elders who chose to remain anonymous and are thus not here named and to the elders here mentioned for their wisdom, guidance, and support. Without their experience, wisdom, humility, and support, we would not have been introduced to the sacred ways of the Ancestral Path; to the Wisdom of Nature, of creation; and to the path of Liberation. It is because of them that the unfolding of the Unifying Ancestral New Fire Ceremony is possible. May it benefit all of creation.

Dave Courchene, Dr. (Elder – Nii Gaani Aki Innini – Leading Earth Man) – Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan.   

Daniel, Crow Feather (Teacher, Guardian, Elder) – Mi’kmaq, Northwestern Woodlands, Canada

Emilia R. Villegas (Guardian, Elder) – Women of Wisdom, Mexico

Emilio G. Carrillo – Ceremonial Medicine Man & Artist, Wiixáritari, México

Hamawt’a Runa – Andean Guardian, Peru

Javier Peña (Guardian) – Otomí Ceremonial Man, México

John Gonzalez – Mexica Medicine Man, Mexico

Khenpo Ngyma (Teacher) – Buddhist Lama, Nepal

Khenpo Tsultrim, T. (Elder) – Buddhist Rinpoche, Tibet

Shagdarsuren, Baynjargal (Guardian, Elder) –  Buddhist High Lama, Mongolia

Tha Wiyaka Wakan (Guardian, Elder) – Diné Medicine Man, Keeper of Stories, Ceremonial Man, Song Medicine, North America

Wanbli Watakpe (Elder) – Lakota Ceremonial Man, North America

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Program Details

Address of event

Mauserhütte
Ibergereggstrasse 39
6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Lodging (not included)

Berggasthaus Hand – Ibergereggstrasse 35, 6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Panoramablick – Lauenen 1, 6432 Schwyz, Switzerland

Berghaus TV Oerlikon – Lauenen 9, 6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Naturfreundehaus Schienberghütte – Riedmatt 1,6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Restaurants (not included)

Berggasthaus Hand – Ibergereggstrasse 35, 6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Restaurant Bäsenbeiz – Huserenberg 2, 6432 Rickenbach, Switzerland

Restaurant Passhöhe – Ibergeregg 1, 8843 Oberiberg, Switzerland

Please be aware that food and lodging is not included and must be arranged by yourself. Tea, water and coffee will be available onsite.

Even Structure

Day 1 – June 18th – Arrival and introduction

• Welcoming everyone
• Lunch break
• Introduction of everyone; where they come from, what lineage, and which tradition they follow
• Introduction of the intention of the fire, the process of its elaboration and unfolding till now, the lessons gathered from the journey
• Dinner
• Rest at lodging of your choice

Day 2 – June 19th – Teachings and Sharings

• Breakfast
• Teachings about traditions of ancestral fire ceremonies by elders from different lineages and parts of the world
• Lunch break
• Continuation of teachings
• Dinner
• Rest at lodging of your choice

Day 3 – June 20th – Lighting of the All Night Unifying Ancestral New Fire

• Breakfast
• Smoke offering by Khenpo Tsultrim
• Khamlu Tibetan singing by Gazom Lhamo
• Lunch break
• Set up of fire
• Dinner
• Before sunset, lighting of the all night fire
• Resting of the fire at sunrise

Day 4 – June 21st – Contemplation and Integration

• Breakfast
• Rest after the night ceremony
• Lunch break
• Exchange about Fire
• Dinner
• Rest at lodging of your choice

Day 5 -March 22nd – Departure

• Departure after breakfast