Registration
Please register by Wednesday July 30, 2025. We kindly ask you to register early due to the complex preparation of ritual objects for all participants.
We also ask you to contribute to the costs associated with the organization of the event. The recommended minimum contribution is CZK 1250 / 50 euro per adult (children are admitted free of charge).
All contributions will be used to cover the expenses related to the visit of His Eminence and his entourage.
Payment
Payment is possible using the following methods:
Bank transfer
It can take 1-3 business days to process your payment. Transfer needs to be paid exclusively in CZK.
Account holder: Siddhártha Centrum, z. s.
IBAN: CZ07 2010 0000 0023 0198 3302
SWIFT / BIC: FIOBCZPPXXX
Bank address: Fio banka, a.s., V Celnici 1028/10, 117 21 Praha 1, Czech Republic
PayPal
https://www.paypal.com/donate/
Thank you very much!
Offerings for Rinpoche
At the conclusion of the empowerment, it is customary to offer a financial donation to Rinpoche as a gesture of gratitude. The donation is typically presented in an envelope, accompanied by a "katha" (ceremonial shawl). Kathas will be available on-site.
You can also send gifts to Rinpoche or his entourage to our bank account or PayPal, and we will forward them. Please write the purpose of the payment in the notes.
Venue
Tibet Open House, Školská 28, Prague, Czechia
How to get there
We recommend using public transport.
The nearest tram stop is „Vodičkova“.
It is also possible to travel by metro (line A and B) and get off at station Můstek.
You can use a planner to plan a trip. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines, at some newsagents or via SMS.
Transport from Václav Havel Airport
For transport from/to Václav Havel Airport, you can use bus lines that are connected to the metro.
If you go directly from the airport to the venue, we recommend taking bus no. 119 and then changing to metro A. See the planner for more information.
Taxi services such as Bolt and Uber also work very well in Prague. However, you need to download their application to your mobile phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
♦ Why is it important to receive this empowerment?
→ According to the instructions of great scholars and accomplished practitioners of the past, it is necessary to receive such a major, two-day empowerment as a foundation for receiving other shorter empowerments — blessings that are most commonly bestowed to practitioners.
→ By receiving this empowerment, we are initiated into the mandala of the protectors of the Three Buddha Families — the Tathāgata Family, the Padma (Lotus) Family, and the Vajra Family. Since all yidams of the Kriya and Charya Tantras — that is, all transcendent deities of the mandalas, such as Tara and others — belong to these Three Buddha Families, we gain permission to study, practice, and even lead sadhana practices of all transcendent deities or yidams from all Buddhist lineages practiced according to the Kriya or Charya Tantra.
♦ Is this event only for Buddhists?
→ The empowerment is intended for Buddhists or for those who wish to become Buddhists, because it includes the refuge vow, through which one formally becomes a Buddhist.
♦ Will there be an online option?
→ No, this event will take place in person only.
♦ Is it possible to attend only part of the program?
→ The empowerment takes two days — the first day is the preparatory part, and the second day is the main part. To receive the full empowerment, it is necessary to attend both days.
♦ Is the contribution for the event too high for you?
→ Due to high organizational costs, we kindly ask everyone to contribute at least the recommended minimum. We understand that some people are facing serious financial challenges, and we don’t want that to be a barrier to participation. If this applies to you, please feel free to contact us at info@siddhartha.cz.
♦ I registered but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?
→ You can transfer your registration to another person by notifying us via email. Refunds are possible until June 22, 2025. In either case, please contact us at info@siddhartha.cz.
♦ Can I register at the venue?
→ No, registration is only available online through this page or the registration form, and must be completed by Wednesday, July 30, 2025. due to the complex preparation of ritual objects for empowerment, , we ask you to register early.
♦ Is food or accommodation included in the contribution?
→ No, registration does not include meals or accommodation. However, there are many restaurants of various types and price ranges in the area. You can arrange accommodation through platforms like www.booking.com or www.airbnb.cz.
♦ When should I arrive?
→ Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the event starts.
♦ Will it be possible to have a private audience with Rinpoche?
→ If you would like to request a private audience with Rinpoche, please email us at info@siddhartha.cz. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
♦ Are the scheduled times fixed?
→ Talk and empowerment times may change slightly. Please allow for the possibility of a different end time.
♦ Still have questions?
→ Don’t hesitate to write to us at info@siddhartha.cz.
