Transformational Retreats Online and In Person

Join us for a restorative and transformative weekend retreat dedicated to mindfulness of breathing and the liberation of destructive emotions.

In this return to the fundamentals, we’ll immerse ourselves in the Buddha’s direct path of awareness through the breath, a doorway to Nirvana and the cessation of suffering.

Throughout the weekend, Lama Michael will guide you in a series of mindfulness of breathing meditations, interwoven with talks on transforming the four primary destructive emotions that so often bind the heart: anger, anxiety, guilt, depression.

This retreat is open to all, whether you are new to the Dharma or a seasoned practitioner.

For those who have glimpsed moments of non-dual awareness yet still find themselves entangled in the dramas of the mind, this is a precious opportunity to humble ourselves and return to the roots of authentic practice.

Through gentle yet profound awareness, we’ll rediscover how the simple breath leads us back—again and again—to freedom, clarity, and peace.

Retreat Highlights 

• This weekend retreat offer a deep and contemplative journey toward observing how your mind both creates and reacts to its own reality. Learn how through the core practices of Buddhism, you can be free of anger, anxiety, guilt and depression and lead a joyful, peaceful life filled with purpose.

• Explore the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, enlightenment (Nirvana) through mindfulness practices. Discover the practices and mindsets that lead to the cessation of suffering in the four destructive emotions and the realization of ultimate freedom.

• Guided Meditation Sessions: Engage in mindfulness meditation practices that cultivate mindfulness and insight. These sessions are tailored to help you see the workings of destructive emotions in your life and to foster the qualities necessary for leading an awakened, free and joyful life on the path to awakening.

• Interactive Q&A: Participate in workshops that offer practical exercises on integrating the principles of mindfulness into your daily life. Through reflective exercises and group discussions, gain deeper insights into your spiritual journey and rediscover how the simple breath leads to liberation and peace.

• Personal Reflection: Enjoy dedicated time for personal reflection and introspection, allowing you to assimilate the teachings and meditative experiences of the retreat. This retreat includes live access to zoom teachings, as well as recorded teachings on teachable during and after the retreat, as well as retreat materials and textual support.

Early Bird Registration:

Enjoy a 10% discount when you register before October 25th. Please copy and paste the coupon code at checkout to enjoy reduced pricing.

Coupon Code: EARLYBIRD10%

Reduced donation options are available for those in need of assistance through our scholarship program.

This donation goes toward supporting our retreat center, yogi community and our efforts toward supporting meditation students around the world to receive these precious teachings. Gain lifetime access to transformative teachings and practices that have the power to profoundly change your life perspective.

In this rare 10-day immersion, Lama Michael Gregory will offer profound teachings and guided meditations on the ancient Tibetan practice of Dream Yoga, a powerful path to awaken both in the dream state and in the waking experience of life.

Rooted in the highest teachings of Dzogchen, Dream Yoga reveals the illusion-like nature of all phenomena. Through direct instructions, participants will be guided to recognize dream-like awareness in all moments and develop lucidity in both night and day.

This retreat is a complete transmission of the foundational and advanced Dream Yoga practices as preserved in the Vajrayana tradition and adapted for modern spiritual practitioners. It is suitable for those committed to spiritual awakening and eager to deepen their realization beyond intellectual understanding.

Key Themes of the Retreat

• Dream and Illusion: Understanding the nature of both waking and dream states as equally empty and luminous.
• Lucid Dreaming as Practice: Instructions for becoming lucid in dreams and using the dream state as a vehicle for liberation.
• Daytime Practices for Nighttime Clarity: How to prepare the mind during the day to awaken within dreams.
• The Seamless Flow of Awareness: Training in a non-dual view where there is no separation between day and night, waking and dreaming, meditation and life.
• Letting Go of the Dreamer: Penetrating teachings on identity and self-construction—both in the dream and waking state.
• Practices of Dissolution and Clear Light: Advanced teachings from the Dzogchen and Mahamudra lineages on the nature of mind at the moment of sleep, death, and awakening.

Retreat Format

• Daily Schedule: Four sessions per day, including teachings, guided meditations, and silent practice periods.
• Live Online + In-Person: Attend in person at Quiet Mind Retreat Center or join via Zoom.
• Recordings Provided: All sessions are recorded and available for later viewing for registered participants.
• Optional Noble Silence: Encouraged during personal practice times to support deep inner retreat.

Who This Retreat Is For

• Both new and experienced students of meditation, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen.
• Those interested in the path of Dream Yoga and lucid dreaming as a gateway to awakening.
• Practitioners seeking deeper integration between formal meditation and everyday life.
• Anyone ready to investigate the nature of identity, illusion, and freedom in a committed retreat setting.

This weekend retreat offers a comprehensive exploration of the Lam Rim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment. Rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Lam Rim provides a structured approach to spiritual development, integrating practical teachings and meditations for everyday life.

The retreat includes:

• Guided Meditations: Grounding practices to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and insight.

• Teachings on Key Stages of the Path: From the initial motivation to advanced meditative states.

• Practical Application: Integrating spiritual wisdom into daily routines for lasting transformation.

Lama Pemba will guide participants through the essential stages of the Lam Rim, offering insights to clarify the path and overcome obstacles. This retreat is open to practitioners of all levels, from beginners to experienced meditators, and provides a supportive space to deepen your understanding and practice.

Pre-Registration:

Email: info@dzogchenteaching.com

Donation:

$299 (In Person)

$199 (Zoom)

Spaces are limited—secure your place now for this enlightening and practical weekend retreat.

Immerse yourself in the transformative teachings of Bodhicitta, the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This weekend retreat focuses on cultivating the union of compassion and wisdom, guiding participants to embody the heart of the Bodhisattva path.

The retreat includes:

• Meditations on Bodhicitta: Awakening the mind of compassion and wisdom.

• Teachings on the Two Bodhicittas: Relative and ultimate Bodhicitta as the essence of practice.

• Practical Guidance: Integrating Bodhicitta into daily life and relationships.

Led by three skillful teachers, this retreat offers a supportive space to deepen your understanding of Bodhicitta and develop a practice that radiates compassion and clarity in all aspects of life.

Pre-Registration:

Email: info@dzogchenteaching.com

Donation:

$399 (In Person)

$199 (Zoom)

Spaces are limited—reserve your place to engage in this profound and transformative retreat.

This one-day retreat is dedicated to the transformative practice of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Through visualization, mantra recitation, and meditative techniques, participants will connect deeply with the qualities of Chenrezig, awakening the heart of compassion within.

The retreat includes:

• Visualization Practices: Developing a clear and stable connection with Chenrezig.

• Mantra Recitation: Chanting the sacred Om Mani Padme Hum to cultivate compassion and purify obscurations.

• Guided Meditations: Opening the heart to the boundless compassion that benefits all beings.

Under the guidance of Lama Lhundrup and Lama Purna, this retreat provides practical tools to embody compassion in daily life while strengthening your spiritual practice.

Pre-Registration:

Email: info@dzogchenteaching.com

Donation:

$99 (In Person)

$50 (Zoom)

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot to 

experience the profound blessings of Chenrezig.

This one-day retreat explores the profound purposes and benefits of meditation, offering practical insights and techniques to establish or deepen your personal practice. Perfect for practitioners at any stage, this retreat provides clarity on why meditation is essential for cultivating inner peace and awakening.

The retreat includes:

• Guided Meditations: Foundational practices to calm the mind and develop focus.

• Exploration of Meditation’s Purpose: Understanding the role of meditation in spiritual growth and daily life.

• Practical Techniques: Methods to strengthen your meditation practice and integrate mindfulness into everyday activities.

Led by Matt Vagg, this retreat is an opportunity to demystify meditation and empower participants with tools to enrich their spiritual journey.

Pre-Registration:

Email: info@dzogchenteaching.com

Donation:

$99 (In Person)

$50 (Zoom)

Spaces are limited—join this retreat to gain clarity and inspiration for your meditation practice.

Join us for an unparalleled immersion into the heart of Dzogchen as we embark on a four-part, thirty-day retreat series, contemplating, meditating and integrating The Precious Treasury of Pith Instructions section by section.

This retreat marks the 25th anniversary of our annual summer gathering and will be a rare opportunity to engage in the wisdom of Longchenpa with oral instructions, guided meditation, and direct application in practice.

Guided by Lama Michael, this retreat will provide the essential context and opportunity for realizing the nature of mind with increasing stability through Longchenpa’s pith instructions, integrating traditional teachings with experiential meditation and application to everyday life and relationships.

What to Expect:

• A structured, in-depth progression through The Precious Treasury of Pith Instructions

• Oral instructions and guided meditations to bring the text into direct experience

• Teachings on trekchö (cutting through) and thogal (leaping over) as presented in Longchenpa’s synthesis

• Comparative insights from related texts, including works from Jigme Lingpa, Dodrupchen Rinpoche and other extraordinary commentaries.

This is an opportunity to fully immerse in the Dzogchen path, refining both view and practice in the presence of a seasoned teacher and Sangha. Whether you are new to Longchenpa’s writings or a long-term practitioner yogin, this retreat will provide profound clarity and the opportunity for direct experiential realization.

Daily Schedule Includes:

• Morning and evening meditation sessions

• Teachings and discussions

• Personal practice time

• Optional Tibetan yoga sessions

Who Should Attend:

This retreat is suitable for dedicated practitioners with a foundational understanding of meditation and Buddhist teachings, seeking to deepen their practice and experience the essence of Dzogchen.

Retreat Questions:

Email: info@dzogchenteaching.com

Donation:

• In Person: $1,299

• Zoom: $899

Scholarships and Financial Assistance:

We are committed to making this retreat accessible. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those in need.

Registration Deadline:

Please register by May 1, 2025, to secure your place.

Join us for this profound retreat to deepen your practice, gain clarity, and embody the teachings of Dzogchen under the guidance of Genla (Lama Michael Gregory).

Note: Participants are encouraged to maintain a daily meditation practice leading up to the retreat to fully benefit from the intensive schedule.