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Start:
July 5, 2024 2:00 PM
Costa Rica UTC-6
End:
July 10, 2024 10:00 AM
Costa Rica UTC-6
Location:
Registration Deadline:
June 28, 2024
Delve into the essence of ancient sound techniques that connect us to our true nature of wisdom and compassion in a fun, yet deeply moving way.
You may know Lama Dorje from his well-known mantras on Spotify. Now is the time to sing with him in person and learn about the essence of these sacred teachings in the magical setting of the Costa Rican cloud forest.
Experience teachings and transmissions of potent mantras, connect with community through song circles, relax at the river and come back to your center.
During this 5-day retreat, we will learn that mantras are not simply a ritual or a song, but a means of embodying profound spiritual truths that allow us to cultivate the three transcendental wisdoms – Unconditional Love, Pure Strength, and Primordial Wisdom.
When our mind is distracted and uncentered... these wisdoms are covered by three clouds in our life: Attachment, Anger, and Confusion. These are the source of our challenges we experience in work, relationships, health, society, and the planet.
The way to live a happy and healthy life is to tame our minds through meditation, transform our thoughts to wisdom, and awaken our potential to contribute to the world.
Lama Dorje will skillfully take us on a deep dive into 3 sacred mantras through oral transmissions, teachings and dedicated practice/song sessions to teach us how to transform these three clouds in our minds into the very source of love and awakening.
Mani Mantra for countering attachment and turning it into love and compassion.
Manjushri Mantra for transforming confusion into pure wisdom.
Vajrapani Mantra that allows us to catalyze the anger into pure strength.
Lama will teach us the rich Indio-Tibetan history and profound meaning of each mantra, how to utilize this wisdom in real life situations, and provide ample time to ask questions. He will impart deep teachings on transforming our lives by applying the remedies of wisdom, strength, and love.
Throughout the retreat, participants will receive Mantra transmissions and teachings, giving them an opportunity to connect deeply to the profound meaning and power of each mantra.
Acquiring a mantra transmission from a qualified teacher like Lama Dorje is a potent experience. The transmission carries with it the blessings and wisdom of an unbroken lineage that dates back over 2,500 years ago, making it a profound and potent practice for participants.
In the spirit of community and interconnectedness, participants will also partake in communal singing circles and mantra recitation circles, where the resonance of sacred sounds will become deeply imprinted in our hearts and minds guiding us on the journey towards inner peace and awakening.
Each evening, the day will culminate with a Fire Circle, providing a sacred space for participants to gather around the warmth of the flames and sing mantras, symbolizing the purification and transformation from old to new.
We welcome you to join us on this unique experience through the realm of mantra, where the fusion of ancient wisdom with modern insights catalyzes the path of awakening through power of sound.
July 5th: Afternoon Arrival, Welcome circle, & South Bath
July 6th: Mantra of Love and Compassion teachings, transmission, sessions, song circles
July 7th: Mantra of Wisdom teachings, sessions, transmission, song circles
July 8th: Mantra of Pure Strength teachings, sessions, transmission, song circles
July 9th: Sharing circle, Ganachakra ceremony, Chod Purification Ceremony
July 10th: Departure & surprise journey to Dewachen! (optional)
Morning breath work and meditation
Afternoon walks in nature
Personal reflection time
Chanting / song circles
Evening fire circle
Q & A time with Lama
3 delightful vegetarian meals
**Please check your receipt in your email from Lama Dorje Foundation / Givebutter directly after sign up. This will have a detailed document of packlists, travel details, and answers to many of your questions! Sara your program coordinator is happy to answer any additional questions to support your journey.
We do our best to keep prices economic.
We rent the retreat center- which is a significant portion of the cost!
Our intention is to build retreat cabins at Dewachen as soon as possible so in the future so we can provide more economic options
In the mean time, we offer a lower price tier for eco-camping and commuters.
Plus we have a Dharma Buddy Program!
Invite a buddy to enjoy the Dharma with you, and receive 20% - 40% off your second ticket!
Steps:
1.) Register online by June 1st
2.) Write to us that you are bringing a friend and request the buddy code
3.) We will send you a discount code for your second ticket.
40% off the shared luxury tier... OR ....20% off the eco-camping tier.
4.) Your friend must register by May 23rd using that code
5.) You and your friend decide between yourselves how you want to split the discount so that each of you benefit
6.) (You can choose if you want to stay in the same shared room as your buddy, or you can choose to stay in separate shared rooms with a guest of our choice.)
Nestled in the lush foothills of the Chirripo Mountain Reserve, sitting gracefully along the banks of the pristine Talari River, Finca Mia is an enchanting jungle retreat offering many amenities, healing modalities, and an unforgettable experience.
Located at an elevation of 4000 ft, the cool nights and warm days make the climate at Finca Mia the perfect balance. Surrounded by rainforests for secluded tranquility, yet graced by a vibrant community, this healing retreat center is full of warmth, opportunity for self reflection, insight, and restful rejuvenation. Finca Mia is a haven to many, and it is an honor for us to share this magical gem with you.
We recommend staying in Alajuela near the airport by the night of the 4th, and planning to travel the following morning.
From San Jose (Alajuela) you can get to the center 3 ways:
1. EASIEST: Finca Mia offers a direct shuttle from the airport to the retreat center. (4.5 hours) and $50 USD per person, with a minimum of 4 people. Please contact Sophia Argabright directly on WhatsApp (+1) 330 858 6027 to book it.
2. PRIVATE: Book a private taxi from Alajuela directly to the center. 4.5 hours drive. Costs between $200-250 USD
3. PUBLIC: Take the MUSOC bus from San Jose/Alajuela to San Isidro del General (4 hours) for $10 USD. Then take an Uber from San Isidro General to Finca Mia (30min) for about $40 USD.
Please note Lama would like to invite all participants to visit Dewachen land the day after the retreat on the July 10th. if you are interested to join us for this special invitation, we will send you information in the email after signup so you can make plans accordingly. You will need to plan to return to SJO late on the 10th, or plan to rent an airbnb at your location of choice.
