Registration Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Giving Birth to the mind of awakening, the precious Bodhicitta, is true source of happiness and well-being. When we center ourselves in peace, mindfulness, and service we can draw from a deep and unimaginable potential that brings immense benefit to a world that so desperately needs it.
Join Drupon Lama Dorje on a Sacred pilgrimage throughout Nepal for 12 meaningful days to tap into this inner well of wisdom and life force within you, and discover your own unique way to contribute to society through wisdom and compassion.
Starting in Lumbini, Nepal, we will touch the very ground where Buddha Shakyamuni took birth over 2,500 years ago- a loving force so strong that we still feel the ripples even today. The blessings of visiting such a sacred site are said to be so strong that one will never take birth in the lower realms again. We will reflect on what it is like to awaken this devotion to benefit beings, and contemplate how each one of us can make a significant impact in this world when we put our mind to it.
We will then journey on to Kathmandu where we will circumambulate one of the largest stupas in the world: Boudha. This sacred monument that represents the Enlightened mind is flourishing with sacred activity, Bodhisattvas, and blessings that permeate your being as you walk its grounds. Meditating at Swayambhu temple we will allow these great aspirations to sink in. Sealed with a special retreat in the Drikung Kagyu monastery, we will allow this deep devotion and commitment for the benefit of others to blossom into clear action.
Culminating in a deeply nourishing and grounding visit to Maratika Cave where Guru Rinpoche and Mandareva attained the state of immortality. We will connect to this sacred energy with pujas and chanting, allowing the resonance of this divine place to sink deep within our mindstream. As we walk in nature, we will contemplate recognizing the nature of mind, the state of ultimate longevity, in which we recognize the instrinsic awareness of Dharmakaya that is our true nature. May this mind of awakening last for all lifetimes and may we never part from the path until we complete our mission of awakening for all beings.
If you are interested to join this incredible journey with Drupon Lama Dorje, please sign up on this interest form, and we will let you know as soon as the costs and full ininerary are released. We expect to have all the details soon.
Important information to know:
The retreat begins in Lumbini. You are responsible for purchasing your international flight to Kathmandu, as well as your (one-way) flight from Kathmandu to Lumbini.
Once the retreat begins in Lumbini on October 2nd, all food, internal travel/flights during the retreat, accommodations, tours and teachings will be included in the price.
On the final day of the retreat October 13th, we will bring you back from Maratika cave to Kathmandu where you can either fly home or continue personal travel.
