These robes are custom made and will be either be available for pick up at Kalapa this year or shipped from the tailer in Asia. They include a robe and a black velvet hat.
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We are happy to announce that one of Rinpoché’s long-held aspirations is finally coming to fruition: special tantric robes for Vajra Yoga students. Rinpoché personally designed the robe and hat. He asks that both be worn at all Dzokden events including sangha gatherings, empowerments, teachings, pujas, tsoks, and other special occasions. View Rinpoché’s video message here.
The Dzokden Vajra Yoga robe and hat are only for students who have received (or will receive this summer) the First Vajra Yoga and above. When a student receives the Four Higher Empowerments, they are considered to be a senior ordained tantrika. However, Rinpoché prefers to wait until the practitioner moves to the First Yoga before allowing them to wear the Dzokden Vajra Yoga robe.
Rinpoché asks that all students attending a Vajra Yoga empowerment and retreat in July-August wear a robe and hat. Therefore, you must order your robe by Friday, May 23, 2025 (see below) in order to have your robe made and received by the start of the retreats in July.
Rinpoché has established clear guidelines regarding when and how to properly wear these sacred garments. It is Rinpoché’s request that the tantric sangha presentation as a group be clearly improved. Please watch for emails and videos coming soon. Rinpoché expects his Vajra students to respect and follow these guidelines.
How to Order Your Vajra Yoga Robe
The Vajra Yoga Robe is custom-made and requires you to provide your body measurements and complete an online form. Each robe will be custom sewn to your personal measurements. Instructions on how to take your measurements are in the form and can be downloaded here. Your order will not be processed until you have submitted your body measurements.
After you have submitted your body measurements, visit the Dzokden Tantric Treasures online store to place your order. Three price levels are included to accommodate different levels of financial resources.
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If you are attending a Vajra Yoga retreat in July-August, your robe and hat will be shipped to Kalapa for you. You will not be charged for shipping.
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If you are not attending a Vajra Yoga retreat at Kalapa, then you will be charged for shipping from the US.
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If you would like a robe, but are not currently participating in either the Enlightened Activities Program or the Dzokden community, you may be asked further questions upon ordering.
Order Deadline is Friday, May 23
You need to take your measurements, complete an online form and place your order by Friday, May 23. Orders placed after May 23 will not be guaranteed to be ready by the Vajra Yoga retreats in July-August.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available if you truly are unable to afford even the lowest price. Please email me at enlightened.activities@dzokden.org as soon as possible, providing details as to your situation.
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If you are not able to afford this email Sue at volunteer@dzokden.org for us to figure out how you can be a part of the Sangha robe within your capacity or country income.