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Registration is now open for the 2026 Vajrasattva Shitro Retreat October 13-9
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-20 17:00
Registration for the fall Nepal retreat is now open. His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurme Rinpoche will teach and guide students in the Drupcho practices of Vajrasattva Shitro. This is a practice of the Guru Vajrasattva, the embodiment of all buddha families, entitled”The Beacon of Primordial Awareness: Dispersing Darkness and Unveiling the Luminosity of Reality” whichpurifies the accumulations of karma, afflictive emotions, and the obscurations of all beings. The text is from His Eminence’s own pure vision and is being translated and practiced with western students for the first time.
The retreat will take place in the Rigon Tashi Choeling Monastery in the Dollu Valley in Pharping, Nepal. The Drupcho will consist of daily teachings and practice. The details on the session timings will be announced at the event.
Retreat Details
Drupcho: October 14-20
The retreat will begin with an empowerment on October 14th. It is a requirement that all participants who wish to attend receive the empowerment and the reading transmission on the first day, October 14th.
There are also planned teachings in the evenings by Khenpo Tenzin Wangdu. Further details about the retreat and a FAQ will be sent in September to those who have completed their registration.
Registration Costs for the Retreat
Member: $500
Benefactor: $550
Sponsor: $750
In addition, to purchase the Practice Texts Please add $40 to the registration amount
Please indicate on the registration form if you wish to reserve retreat accommodations and your room preference.
How to Register
To attend the Vajrasattva Shitro Retreat in Nepal, please complete your registration form at the link provided below. If you have any specific requests or issues that we need to be aware of, please indicate this in the field provided.
Note: If you wish to pay by cash, you may do so at the on-site event registration desk. If you plan to do this, please indicate this in the comments on your registration form.
Here is the registration form link:
Click Here to Register
Payment
Once you have submitted the registration form, your payment for the retreat can be made at the Ripa Ladrang donation page. Please select the ‘Vajrasattva Shitro Drupcho Retreat – Nepal 2025’ in the drop-down menu (you have four options: Member, Benefactor, Sponsor or Participate from Afar).
Here is the payment link:
Click Here to Donate
Accommodations
We have reserved rooms with local guest houses within walking distance of the monastery and will assign rooms based upon your preferences. Your payment for accommodations are to be made directly to your guest house upon checkout. All prices include three (3) meals per day.
Economy Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $15 per day, per person)
Economy Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day, per person)
Higher Standard based on Double Occupancy (Estimate: $30 per day, per person)
Higher Standard based on Single Occupancy (Estimate: $60 per day, per person)
Please note that we will try our best to accommodate your room preference, however, given the number of people attending and the availability of rooms, we may not have many single occupancy rooms available. Please indicate a partner or a friend that you would like to share a room with (if any) so that we can try to accommodate your requests. We also recommend that you arrive 1-2 days prior to the start of the retreat to settle in after your travel.
Airport Transfers
A pre-paid taxi to your guest house can be booked at the pre-paid taxi desk on the way out of the Kathmandu Airport. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the special request section of the registration form. Return transportation from the retreat to Kathmandu or the airport can be arranged at the registration desk when you check in.
Visas
A Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You can find all the details at the following link:
Nepal Visa Information
Alternatively, you may also obtain a visa through your local Nepal Consulate prior to your departure to Nepal.
We strongly urge that you purchase travel insurance with trip interruption and medical coverage prior to your travel to Nepal in case of medical or other emergencies.
More communications will follow soon. Please feel free to email us with any questions at Vajrasattvashitro2025@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all at the retreat!
