Annual Dzogchen Retreat

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary opportunity to receive teachings and practice with Rinpoche in a serene and intimate setting. Rinpoche invites all his students to partake in the annual Dzogchen retreat, an invaluable chance to deepen your practice and engage profoundly with rare and precious teachings.

At this year’s retreat, Rinpoche will teach on the ground of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. These instructions present the essential basis of practice and serve as the foundation for understanding both the generation and completion stages of Vajrayana training. Approaching practice through the ground is the most practical and direct way to orient ourselves correctly from the beginning.

During the retreat, Rinpoche will also offer a Chenrezig empowerment, followed by teachings connected to completion stage practices of dream yoga and bardo practice, and how these relate to the stages of dissolution at the time of death.

Together, these teachings provide a rare opportunity to receive guidance on how the view of Mahamudra and Dzogchen connects directly with the deeper structure of Vajrayana practice and with the path as it unfolds across this life, dream, and the transition at death.

Retreat Schedule:

• Starts: Sunday, August 16, from 4 PM to 6 PM
• Continues: Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM

Lodging Accommodations:

• Onsite Lodging: Not available.
• Shared Housing: Options available through AirBNB and other arrangements. Attendees interested in shared housing should opt-in during registration and contact Greg Patenaude as soon as possible at president@youngedrodulling.org.
• List of local hotels

Participant Responsibilities:

• Participants are responsible for their food, lodging, and travel to the retreat.
• Lunch and coffee/tea service will be provided daily and are included in the retreat.

Retreat Cost: $600

Translator: Erik Drew