TRÊS COROAS BUDDHIST TEMPLE, LUNCH AT A RESTAURANT IN IGREJINHA , VISIT TO LEATHER CLOTHING AND SHOE FACTORIES , CHOCOLATES AND DELICIOUS CUCAS   

ITINERARY:

JULY 11, 2026 –SATURDAY  

07:45 MEETING AT THE BOARDING POINT LARGO DA EPATUR/ZUMBI DOS PALMARES

08:00 BOARDING AT THE 2ND POINT, HABIBS GAS STATION ON AV ASSIS BRASIL

BREAKFAST STOP AT MAK TUB RESTAURANT FOR A QUICK COFFEE (NOT INCLUDED)

10:00 Arrival at the CHAGDUD GONPA KHADRO LING BUDDHIST TEMPLE –ADMISSION INCLUDED

It is the South American headquarters of a network of Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism Centers founded by His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1995. After his passing in 2002, the temples came to be spiritually directed by his wife, Chagdud Khadro. Its name in Tibetan comes from the syllables that make it up: KHA-means SKY; DRO means TO MOVE , TO GO , TO DANCE, KHADRO is the translation of DAKINI , a word associated with an aspect of enlightened energy in feminine form. LING, in turn, means place. A POSSIBLE TRANSLATION OF KHADRO LING IS “ ABODE OF THE FEMALE SKY WANDERERS”. All the residents are practitioners of TIBETAN BUDDHISM, and they all came to prioritize spiritual practice , helping with the daily activities needed for the upkeep of the FUNDAÇÃO CHAGDUD GONPA. The Temple’s structure is maintained by donations-OPTIONAL DONATIONS

On arrival we can see this beautiful building, standing out among the clouds, which seems to be floating. The colors, shapes, lights and the air of the place lead us to contemplation; in other words, it is a place where the energy gives us an intense inner peace.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE PLACE IS IMPRESSIVE:

The main building of the complex is already beautiful on the outside. Inside, then, it is a spectacle of details and colors. The wealth of details and ornaments is impressive, ranging from the walls to the utensils, and even to the ceiling.

FLAGS : Arranged in the shape of a wheel , they are inscribed with mantras, which are meant to be carried to the rest of the world, by the wind that blows at the site

PRAYER WHEELS : Prayer Wheels are used in Religious Practices. Inside them are Mantras printed or engraved in Sanskrit that energize the environment as they are moved. Tibetans believe that when you turn the Prayer Wheel , instead of reciting just one Mantra, you are reciting all the thousands of Mantras contained in the scroll inside the Wheel! This greatly increases your energy. These Mantras are usually meant to promote Happiness, Prosperity and Spiritual Fulfillment.

STUPAS: The word stupa comes from Sanskrit and means “mound”. A stupa is a Buddhist monument that represents the universe and the mind of enlightened beings. It is shaped like a tower, usually conical, and is built over the mortal remains of a person important to the Buddhist religion. Its construction predates BUDDHISM, and it can be a sepulchral monument, a burial site, a receptacle for religious objects and AN ARCHITECTURAL REPRESENTATION OF THE COSMOS or THEY REPRESENT THE EIGHT PHASES OF BUDDHA’S LIFE . At the temple there are 08 of them; their decoration is white and gold. To bring enlightenment to the mind, one should walk around them all the way in a clockwise direction.

STATUES: THEY REPRESENT THE DEITIES OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION

1-STATUE OF THE BUDDHA AKSHOBIA: He is the Buddha of the eastern direction, blue in color, leader of the Vajra family. His consort is Pandaravasini, although Locana may also be indicated. As the Buddha of the eastern direction, Akshobya’s practices are generally related to birth. It is the most beautiful statue at the site , highly ornate with a wealth of details, and its colors are blue and pink

2-STATUE OF GURU RINPOCHE– he was one of the main masters to bring Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. He is considered the second Buddha, or the Buddha of Tibet. The statue is located in the lowest part of the complex, next to the Prayer Wheels.

3-GARDEN OF THE 21 TARAS :The goddess Tara is a female deity of Vajrayana Buddhism, who symbolizes compassion and the feminine emanation of the Buddha. For Tibetans, Tara is known as Drol Ma or Jetsün Dólmã, which means “Savior” , she represents supreme generosity. The beautiful garden has, in its central part, a kind of kiosk where the 21 statues stand. The 21 statues of Tara were carved in sandstone, by artists from Orissa, in India.

TERRA PURA TEMPLE: Terra Pura is the only replica of the celestial abode of Padmasambava (a building that was the abode of Rinpoche). It was inspired by the Zangdok Palri monastery in the Dzogchen valley, in Tibet. A stunning building with architecture in the traditional western style. The site houses the Stupa with the ashes of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, as well as panels on the walls that illustrate and tell his story.

TEMPLE BOOKSTORE: Below the main temple there is a small shop and bookstore. There you can find literary works about Buddhism and religious items related to this belief.

The Khadro Ling Buddhist temple is a non-profit organization, where visits are free of charge. However, voluntary cash contributions are accepted.

13:00 DEPARTURE FROM THE TEMPLE FOR LUNCH, VISIT TO SHOE , LEATHER CLOTHING, CUCA AND CHOCOLATE FACTORIES 

13:00 Departure from the temple for LUNCH POUSO NOVO RESTAURANT –80 VARIETIES OF HOT AND COLD DISHES, DESSERTS-DRINKS NOT INCLUDED -OPTIONAL –R$ 68,00 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET OR BY THE KILO : R$ 139,90– CUSTOMER MUST PAY ON THE SPOT 

14:00 VISIT TO THE OUTLETS AND FACTORIES OF LEATHER CLOTHING AND SHOES-Paulinho Botas, Picadilly, Usaflex-PURCHASES NOT INCLUDED

16:30 STOP AT THE CUCA FACTORIES-There are several establishments with the most varied flavors of artisanal cucas – PURCHASES NOT INCLUDED

17:30 VISIT TO THE FLORIBAL CHOCOLATE FACTORY– A boutique full of delicious homemade chocolates, located in the center of the most beloved city in Brazil. PURCHASES AND CONSUMPTION NOT INCLUDED

18:30 Return to POA, same boarding points

INVESTMENT

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TIPS: DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BACKPACK

1-Bring a backpack

2-Wear sneakers and/or comfortable shoes

3-Wear comfortable clothes

4-Wear a cap and/or sunglasses

6-Apply sunscreen

7-Bring water

8-Insect repellent

9-Bring your phone or camera to take lots of photos

10-Good mood and eagerness to discover

WE OFFER:TRANSPORTATION IN SANITIZED VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING-MINIMUM OF 10 MAXIMUM OF 15 PAX 

ACCORDING TO DAER REGULATIONS, CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE COUNT AS ONE PASSENGER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY RIDE ON A LAP OR IN A CAR SEAT

FOR HYGIENE AND SAFETY REASONS, THE CHILD CAR SEAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PAX

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: TRANSPORTATION IN EXECUTIVE VANS, FUEL INCLUDED , TOLLS 

                                             DRIVER-GUIDE REGISTERED WITH MTUR WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGION

                                             VISIT TO THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE  

NOT INCLUDED: BREAKFAST , VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO THE TEMPLE, LUNCH , DRINKS AT LUNCH, PURCHASES AT CASA DAS CUCAS, LEATHER FACTORY AND CHOCOLATES, PERSONAL EXPENSES    

NOTES:

The boarding point will be the same as the drop-off point on arrival     

Upon confirmation, we need, up to 03 days before the chosen date, full names and CPF numbers for the Travel List ; for children without an RG, a copy of the birth certificate must be sent. Passengers must carry the submitted documents on the date of the trip.    

Pax are responsible for presenting a document at boarding; if they do not carry it, they will not be allowed to board and there will be no refund by the Contractor

Minors under 16 unaccompanied by their legal guardians may only board and participate with an authorization in accordance with Resolution No. 295/2019-CNJ –Notarized (the company is not responsible for minors)     

Children in the vehicle count as one passenger regardless of age 

The consumption of alcoholic beverages inside the vehicles is prohibited

To guarantee half-price admission discounts, it is necessary to carry the documents on the day of the trip , if the pax do not carry the proper documents, they are responsible for the price difference to be charged at the entrance to the fair

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE EVENT IF THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS REQUIRED TO OPERATE IT IS NOT REACHED! IN THIS CASE, THE AMOUNTS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL!

CANCELLATION POLICY : FOR CANCELLATIONS WITH A REFUND OF 50% OF THE AMOUNT PAID, UP TO 10 DAYS BEFORE THE TRIP

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