Practitioner’s Path

Fundamentals of Tibetan Ritual Arts

A Hands-On and Immersive Exploration of the Living Tradition of Tibetan Ritual Arts

About the Retreat

Practices for Deeper Learning

Engage with Sangwa Yeshe Practice and Prepare for Drupchod

Dive into the sacred rituals of Vajrayana Buddhism with a trusted guide—Esteemed teacher Dorlop Choenyi Sangmo will lead participants through an in-depth, hands-on introduction to essential elements of Vajrayana ritual practice. Through this course, participants are guided in both study and experience to deepen their understanding of practice and rituals. With instruction and practical application, participants will gain enriching insight and skills for their personal practice and support ritual ceremonies within their sangha. This retreat prepares students for deeper engagement with Sangwa Yeshe practice and will serve as preparation for Drupchod. Though the teachings could be applied to most Nyingma practices, they will be taught from the Namchak lineage perspective.

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Teacher

Dorlop Choenyi Sangmo

When

Spring 2026

where

Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana, and Online

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TIERED PRICING SYSTEM

We offer a tiered pricing system for retreat registration. These prices reflect either in-person or online attendance. For in-person attendance, the prices include shuttle costs, lodging, three meals a day, and teaching expenses. If you would like to stay for the two additional days of silence, you can choose that option as an “add-on” when you check out.

Supported: The community will supplement this reduced fee for those with limited financial resources who will benefit from participating in the Fundamentals of Tibetan Ritual Arts retreat.

Suggested: For those with sufficient financial resources who can pay fair value for the experience.

Sponsored: For those with the financial resources and the desire to support access for others interested in the Fundamentals of Tibetan Ritual Arts retreat.

Online Retreat Attendance

Recordings Only $50
Supported $75
Suggested $150
Sponsored $225

In-Person Retreat Attendance

Work Study $75
Supported $240
Suggested $315
Sponsored $390

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OUR PROMISE

No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. If you would like to apply for a grant to attend this retreat, please contact kmorris@namchak.org.

Delight in Stillness

At the Ranch

A place where life slows down and the sacred becomes tangible.

Forest-to-Table Food

10,000 Acres of Solitude

Peaceful Accommodations

What You’ll Learn and Practice

Hands-on Experience with Sacred Vajrayana Rituals

By learning these skills, you’ll enrich your own practice and help preserve and carry forward the living traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Musical Instruments

Bell and drum instructions — how to play alone and along with the chant master. 

Mudras (Sacred Hand Gestures)

Key mudras used in the Sangwa Yeshe practice.

Shrine Setup

Proper offerings and how to arrange special objects in your home shrine.

Torma Making

Dough for Tormas and creating basic shapes.

Who is this Retreat for?

This retreat is designed for practitioners who have taken Refuge Vows and are interested in deepening their understanding of Tibetan ritual arts.

This retreat is particularly suited for practitioners preparing for Drupchod, as well as Sangwa Yeshe practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of the specific mudras, musical elements, and shrine setup that enhance their practice. It also welcomes sangha members who aspire to support group rituals and students with foundational knowledge of Vajrayana practices who are ready to integrate ritual arts more fully into their personal or collective practice.

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