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Practitioner’s Path:
Retreats
Deepen Your Understanding of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Rituals, and Practice
These retreats are designed for practitioners with some prior meditation or study experience, who are ready to explore the next steps on the path. Together, we will deepen practice through applying Buddhist wisdom to daily life, strengthening meditation, and learning new rituals and methods.
Explore Vajrayana Traditions
Fundamentals of Tibetan Ritual Arts
A Three-Day Retreat Exploring the Rich and Profound Tradition of Tibetan Ritual Arts
Esteemed teacher Dorlop Choenyi Sangmo will guide participants through an in-depth, hands-on introduction to essential elements of Vajrayana ritual practice.
Rooted in the Namchak lineage, this retreat prepares students for deeper engagement with Sangwa Yeshe practice and Drupchod. While the teachings are relevant to most Nyingma practices, they will be presented through the Namchak lens.
With instruction and practical application, participants will gain enriching insight and skills for their personal practice and support ritual ceremonies within their sangha.
Archetypal Practice
The Green Tara Retreat
Cultivate Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience in Your Daily Life
This retreat is a spiritual refuge and a call to compassionate action, led by Jetsunma Jamyang Yeshe Palmo, whose teachings bridge ancient wisdom with modern relevance.
Green Tara, the “Mother of All Buddhas,” offers boundless support in overcoming fear, dissolving inner and outer obstacles, and awakening the courageous heart. Throughout this weekend, Jetsunma will lead participants through the essential practice of Green Tara, which was composed by Pedgyal Lingpa, a close teacher of Tulku Sangak Rinpoche.
Whether you’re new to Buddhist practice or seeking to deepen an existing connection, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Tara’s transformative presence in an environment of peace, beauty, and guidance.
Enhance Your Practice
Walking the Path: Shamata
The Way to Develop Calm Abiding
This retreat serves as the starting point for a deep exploration of the practice of Calm Abiding (Shamata), a Buddhist technique designed to anchor attention, quiet the mind, and set the stage for profound insights. The weekend retreat offers participants a unique opportunity to delve into the essence of meditation within the Buddhist path of liberation. An immersive weekend retreat that introduces the practice of Calm Abiding (Shamata) — a Buddhist meditation that anchors attention, quiets the mind, and lays the foundation for profound insight along the path of liberation.
Throughout the retreat, Khen Rinpoche will provide detailed instructions that illuminate the intricacies of Calm Abiding and offer practical insights to enhance your practice. You will engage in solo and group meditation sessions, receive personalized guidance, and leave with meditation homework to develop your understanding between retreats.
This immersive retreat is the entry point to the Walking the Path program. It provides the groundwork for stability, focus, and calm awareness. Participants are welcome to attend this retreat without enrolling in the two-year program.
start your journey
To strengthen understanding, deepen practice, and build community, students on the Practitioner’s Path are invited to take any of our Seeker’s Path offerings.