2018 Dzogchen Buddha Path
Long Weekend Urban Retreat
with H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Oceanside, California, USA
Thursday, April 12 ~ Sunday, April 15
Last updated: Feb 23, 2018
2018 Dzogchen Buddha Path Long Weekend Retreat
The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Dzogchen Buddha Path Long Weekend Retreat. The retreat will be taught by His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. This long weekend urban retreat will be held at a hotel in Oceanside, California and represents an ideal opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of the Dzogchen Lineage teachings.
This is a rare opportunity to receive teachings from
H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
in an urban retreat setting in the U.S.
The 2018 Dzogchen Buddha Path Long Weekend Urban Retreat will commence at 5 PM on Thursday, April 12, 2018 and conclude at 3 PM (or later) on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The curriculum includes in-depth teaching on the fundamental principles of Buddhism as presented in Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche’s practice text The Buddha Path. This program's engaging approach is designed to give students real-world skills for coping with the stressors of modern life by laying out a solid foundation for Dharma practice, on and off the cushion.
Our Kind Vajra Master
We are extremely happy to announce that our kind teacher His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, a meditation master, professor of Dzogchen Shri Singha University, and Dzogchen Lineage Holder, will lead this Dzogchen Lineage Retreat and provide daily instruction to all students during the entire Retreat. This program is an extraordinary opportunity to receive profound instructions directly from a living Vajra Master born and trained in Tibet.
His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche in 2014. Photo by Wongmo.
Biography of His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Retreat Pricing
As always, the teachings and ceremonies themselves are offered free of charge.
The retreat fees are used to pay for the location expenses and supplies.
The fee for this retreat is $120 per person on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is April 1, 2018. Late registrations will be $140, if space is available. The retreat fee does not include food and lodging.
In addition to retreat fees, it is traditional in Buddhism for the student to make an individual offering to the teacher during the retreat. You may voluntarily make an offering to the teacher at anytime during the retreat. It is most auspicious to do this at the beginning of the retreat and at the end of the opening ceremony.
When making your travel plans, please plan your schedule so that you arrive at the retreat location by 3 PM, and depart the location after 3 PM on the dates listed above.
How to Register
You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The application period will close on April 1, 2018. Once you apply, we will contact you to confirm your registration.
Please click here to register.
Please carefully review the Retreat Details, Conditions and Policies before registering. Everyone is welcome to apply by clicking here.
How to Make Payments
Payment is due in full at the time of acceptance of your application. There will be no refunds after the close of the application period. Learn more on the Retreat Payment Options Page.
The Great Merit of Supporting Dharma
Even if you will not be able to attend this retreat, you or anyone else you know will earn tremendous merit by supporting those who do. As fees do not cover the cost of running the program, your financial contributions provide an invaluable condition for the success of this . We also accept donations of property and stocks. As we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donations are tax deductible. Supporting Buddhist education generates great merit for the donor. If you would like to contribute financially or with your time, please contact us immediately. Your assistance is necessary and greatly appreciated.
Supporting Buddhist education generates great merit for the donor. If you would like to contribute financially or with your time, please contact us immediately. Your assistance is necessary and greatly appreciated.
There are many ways you can help:
- Offer donations of money, property, or stock
- Sponsor students or other volunteers
- Volunteer at the retreat center before or during the internship
- Recite the Heartfelt Dharma Aspiration Prayer
- Encourage your friends to participate
Dzogchen Retreat Information and Registration Site
Details, Conditions and Policies
