Fri 2nd – Sat 10th, August 2019
with Tromge Jigme Rinpoche
We are delighted to host our fifth Rigdzin Düpa Drubchen at PPI this year, with Tromge Jigme Rinpoche serving as Vajra Master. A drubchen (‘great accomplishment’) consists of 8-10 days of practice as a group, and when undertaken with altruistic motivation is traditionally considered to bring considerable benefits, such as reducing mental afflictions, restoring broken spiritual commitments, and establishing auspicious conditions for peace, harmony and further spiritual progress — both for oneself and on a much broader scale. Guru Rinpoche said that anyone who sincerely engages in a drubchen will gain the same benefits as practicing for three years in a solitary retreat.
The Rigdzin Düpa sadhana belongs to the Longchen Nyingthig (Heart Essence of the Great Expanse) cycle, which relates primarily to the teachings of Dzogchen. This sadhana is the Inner Guru practice of the Peaceful Male Vidyadhara sadhanas which contain Outer, Inner, Secret and Innermost Secret Guru practices. This cycle was bestowed upon Jigme Lingpa (1729-1798) through a series of three visions he had of the great master Longchen Rabjampa (1308-1363), and was soon propagated throughout Tibet, becoming one of the most influential lineages of the Nyingma tradition that continues to this day.
His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche received transmission of the Longchen Nyingthig cycle from both Khenpo Dorje and Tromge Tulku Arig, and practised it extensively during the years that he lived and traveled in Asia. Jigme Tromge Rinpoche received the transmission from his father Chagdud Rinpoche and from Khenpo Ngagchung.
Rigdzin Dupa has been practiced at PPI since 2004 when we were honored to have His Eminence Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche bestow the empowerment and lead the retreat for the first time. From 2004 until the first Drubchen at Ati Ling in 2015, it was practiced as a 100,000 tsog offerings retreat. Jigme Rinpoche also holds the Rigdzin Düpa sadhana as the foundation for the annual one-month Dzogchen retreat in Brazil.
EMPOWERMENT: Required. Empowerment will be given on the first day.
ATTENDANCE: Partial attendance is possible, but you MUST notify us by July 25th to ensure that your name is included on the boundaries list, otherwise you will not be able to participate.
TEXTS NEEDED: Rigdzin Dupa, Galaxy of Heartdrops, Knowing One Liberates All, Red Vajrasattva Kangwas and Supplementary Protectors. All texts will be available for sale on site.
TIME: The retreat will begin on Friday August 2nd at 2:00 pm. Please allow enough time to settle in and find your seat in the shrine room (at least an hour). The retreat will end on Saturday August 10th in the morning.
COSTS: Include accommodations as selected and three meals a day. Vegetarian meals are offered with gluten-free and dairy-free options per advance request.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS RETREAT.
If you have questions please email us.
Early-bird Discount
Register before July 17th for a 15% discount off listed prices.
| Complete Event | Dormitories | Shared room in Tara House Private Room (2 twins or 1 double/queen) with Shared Bath |
|---|---|---|
| CGF Member | $370 | $650 |
| Non CGF Member | $415 | $740 |
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS RETREAT.