Dharamsala - Dehradun - Kathmandu
Nov. 15th - Dec. 1st, 2022
*Registration Deadline: September 15th*
Overview
Join Drupon Lama Dorje on a Sacred Journey to experience the profound depth of the precious Dharma within the landscapes and culture that has preserved it for thousands of years.
Starting at Dharmsala, India, we will dive into the heart and soul of Tibetan culture plus an extraordinary visit to the palace of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Journeying onward to Deradhun, India, we will immerse ourselves deeply into the treasury of Dharma knowledge in the Drikung Kagyu world renowned library and a meaningful pilgrimage to the Ganges River. Ending in Kathmandu, Nepal, we will circumambulate the great stupa of Boudhanath in deep reverence and concentration to bring our highest prayers and aspirations into fruition.
This journey will be filled with deeply personalized Dharma teachings by our precious Lama, auspiciously sprinkled with special teachings & blessings by emanant masters, unique cultural experiences that warm our hearts, powerful meditations at sacred temples, and potent experiential knowledge that grounds us in our true nature.
Starting at Dharmsala, India, we will dive into the heart and soul of Tibetan culture plus an extraordinary visit to the palace of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Journeying onward to Deradhun, India, we will immerse ourselves deeply into the treasury of Dharma knowledge in the Drikung Kagyu world renowned library and a meaningful pilgrimage to the Ganges River. Ending in Kathmandu, Nepal, we will circumambulate the great stupa of Boudhanath in deep reverence and concentration to bring our highest prayers and aspirations into fruition.
This journey will be filled with deeply personalized Dharma teachings by our precious Lama, auspiciously sprinkled with special teachings & blessings by emanant masters, unique cultural experiences that warm our hearts, powerful meditations at sacred temples, and potent experiential knowledge that grounds us in our true nature.
Schedule Overview
November 15th: Meet at Dharmsala airport
Nov. 16th - 19th: Dharamsala, India
November 20th: Travel to Dehradun
Nov. 20th - 24th: Dehradun, India
November 25th: Travel to Kathmandu
Nov. 26th - 30th: Kathmandu
December 1st: Sacred Journey Ends
Nov. 16th - 19th: Dharamsala, India
November 20th: Travel to Dehradun
Nov. 20th - 24th: Dehradun, India
November 25th: Travel to Kathmandu
Nov. 26th - 30th: Kathmandu
December 1st: Sacred Journey Ends
Dharamsala, India
We will start at Dharamsala where we will visit H.H. the Dalai Lama's temple for extraordinary teachings and blessings (with a possibility to visit the Dalai Lama himself!) Our time in Dharamsala will be infused with a deep immersion into the heart of Tibetan culture, art, customs, and knowledge that has kept the precious Dharma alive with such loving perseverance! We will be sleeping, eating, and praying in a traditional monastery so that we are imbued with in the energy of sacred chants, enlightened symbols, and tranquility that inspires our practice.
Highlights in Dharamsala:
Highlights in Dharamsala:
- Lojong mind training retreat in nature
- Special teachings, morning prayers, & rituals at the monastery
- Circumambulating the Dalai Lama’s temple and dedicated time for accumulating prostrations and mantras
- We are submitting a group request to receive private teachings from H.H. the Dalai Lama. This is a POSSIBILITY- we will keep you informed on the response! (Submitting all registrants name by August 15th increases the likelihood this request is accepted)
- Visit to Norbulingka for artistic masterpieces that support Tibetan livelihood
Dehradun, India
On day 6, we will take a private bus on the scenic route from Dharmasala to Dehradun where we will immerse ourselves in one of the greatest treasures of the Drikung Kagyu lineage— the Songsten Library! We are blessed to once again be sleeping in a traditional monastery, surrounded by gorgeous nature, with the privilege to bless our minds with infinite Dharma materials, and a rare chance to be taught by Buddhist Nuns!
Highlights of Dehradun:
Highlights of Dehradun:
- Transmission of the Ganges Mahamudra by a special guest Lama with instructions and practice of Shamata, Vipassana, and pure nature of mind
- Pilgrimage to the Ganges River
- Open access to the library to read world-renowned Dharma manuscripts
- Special teachings and tea with the Drikung Kagyu Nuns!
- A visit to the young monks to support their monastic education
- Visit to Rishikesh
- Journey to sacred sites nearby, including Stupa, Buddha Monument & and temples
Kathmandu, Nepal
On day 11, We will fly from Dehradun to Kathmandu where we will rest on the outskirts of the city tucked away in the trees at the gorgeous Rinchin Pali monastery. We have the blessing to receive empowerments and teachings directly from the lineage and request a traditional butter lamp ritual. The Stupa of Boudhanath is the community center for many Tibetans, which lends us the unique opportunity to experience an Om Mani Padme Hung retreat with the traditional elders of Limi (from Lama Dorje’s indigenous Himalayan village from 15,000 feet!) and circumambulate this legendary stupa in the wee morning hours with them!
Highlights of Kathmandu:
Highlights of Kathmandu:
- Retreat and Empowerment of Vajrayogini from special guest Lama
- Tibetan Flag Ceremony (LungTa) at the Padmasambava cave
- Circumambulate Boudhanath (Cora)
- Private Om Mani Padme Hung retreat with the elders of Limi (prayer for world peace)
- Tibetan artisan shopping, thankas, altar silks, incense, statues, and more
- Visit to the famous Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
Meet Drupon Lama Dorje
Drupon Lama Dorje is an intercultural liaison of the Himalayas.
He was born in the small village of Limi in a nomadic community of the Himalayan Region. At the age of 5 he requested to become a monk in the Drikung Kagyu lineage and completed his full monastic studies in Dehradun, India. He later elected to enter into solitary retreat for 4 years in the mountains of India where he trained deeply in the five-fold path of Mahamudra, Dzogchen and the Six Yogas of Naropa.
Directly after retreat, his teachers requested he live in Chile to expand the Buddhist teachings. Over the past 10 years, Lama Dorje has expanded the Philosophy of Living across Latin America through diverse events, seminars, courses and retreats, music albums, books, and sacred journeys in India and Nepal.
He teaches in Spanish and translated into English.
Nowadays, Lama Dorje travels the world with the vision to awaken the happiness of all beings, unite all cultures in global peace, and regenerate our home, the Earth, by expanding the altruistic actions of unconditional love, compassion, joy, and equanimity for the sake of all that live.
His root teachers are: H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, H.H. Drikunpga, Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje and H.H. Dalai Lama.
He was born in the small village of Limi in a nomadic community of the Himalayan Region. At the age of 5 he requested to become a monk in the Drikung Kagyu lineage and completed his full monastic studies in Dehradun, India. He later elected to enter into solitary retreat for 4 years in the mountains of India where he trained deeply in the five-fold path of Mahamudra, Dzogchen and the Six Yogas of Naropa.
Directly after retreat, his teachers requested he live in Chile to expand the Buddhist teachings. Over the past 10 years, Lama Dorje has expanded the Philosophy of Living across Latin America through diverse events, seminars, courses and retreats, music albums, books, and sacred journeys in India and Nepal.
He teaches in Spanish and translated into English.
Nowadays, Lama Dorje travels the world with the vision to awaken the happiness of all beings, unite all cultures in global peace, and regenerate our home, the Earth, by expanding the altruistic actions of unconditional love, compassion, joy, and equanimity for the sake of all that live.
His root teachers are: H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, H.H. Drikunpga, Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje and H.H. Dalai Lama.
What will the experience be like?
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Accommodation:
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The whole time we will live in monastic rooms which are simple, clean, and comfortable. Please remember monastic rooms are designed in a very simple way to enhance concentration for practice. Rather than staying in high-end hotels, we have decided to stay in monasteries to support Tibetan youth in their monastic education, and provide a genuine experience of a lifetime for participants to deepen their practice. Who wouldn’t love to wake up to the whisper of soothing mantras and support Dharma to flourish in the world? Monastic rooms will have two beds in one room, the cost of the retreat is based on double occupancy. Please reach out to us directly if you are in need of a single room. |
Investment
$3,300 per person (double occupancy)
Cost includes:
-All lodging
-All internal travel and meals starting November 15th when the group arrives in Dharamsala until December 1st when the group departs Kathmandu.
-All inland transport (air, bus, shuttles, etc.) including the flight from Dharamsala to New Delhi, and New Delhi to Kathmandu
-All translation, tips, and fees for activities and sacred sites
-Precious teachings and instruction from Drupon Lama Dorje and other renowned masters
Cost excludes:
-Airfare to arrive to Dharamsala, India on November 15th and Depart Kathmandu, Nepal on December 1st
-Any accommodation, transportation or meals prior retreat start date or after our end date
-Insurance is a personal additional option by participants
-Visa fee to enter India (app. $25)
-Additional donations you would like to make at monasteries we visit and to Lamas, Nuns and youth
Payment Policy:
-The first payment of 50% is due upon registration ($1,650).
-Of this, $825 of this is nonrefundable to hold your place at the monasteries / internal travel bookings
-Payment plans are available
-The final payment is due by September 15th, 2022
*Registration Deadline: September 15th*
