Transformational Retreats Online and In Person

Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening with Lama Philip at our Karma and Enlightenment Weekend Retreat. Nestled in a serene retreat center, this immersive experience is designed to illuminate the path to enlightenment through the understanding and application of karma.

Retreat Highlights:

• Understanding Karma: Delve into the intricate laws of cause and effect as Lama Philip unravels the mysteries of karma. Learn how your thoughts, words, and actions shape your life and how you can navigate your path with wisdom and compassion.

• Path to Enlightenment: Explore the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice—enlightenment (Nirvana). Discover the practices and mindsets that lead to the cessation of suffering and the realization of ultimate freedom.

• Guided Meditation Sessions: Engage in meditation practices that cultivate mindfulness, concentration, and insight. These sessions are tailored to help you see the workings of karma in your life and to foster the qualities necessary for enlightenment.

• Interactive Q&A: Participate in workshops that offer practical exercises on integrating the principles of karma and the pursuit of enlightenment into your daily life. Through reflective exercises and group discussions, gain deeper insights into your spiritual journey.

• Personal Reflection: Enjoy dedicated time for personal reflection and introspection, allowing you to assimilate the teachings and meditative experiences of the retreat.

Who Should Attend:

This retreat is suitable for anyone interested in understanding the foundational principles of Buddhism, from beginners to those with a more advanced practice. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of karma and enlightenment or seeking to enhance your spiritual practice, this weekend promises insights and transformations.

Suggested donation:

$199 for Members

$299 for Non Members

 Registration:

Email info@dzogchenteaching.com to attend and register.

Journey into the heart essence of Buddhist meditation during our 24th Annual 30-Day Summer Meditation Retreat. Under the guidance of Lama Michael, this retreat offers an all-encompassing exploration into the profound practices of Buddhist meditation, divided into three transformative segments: Calm-Abiding and Mindfulness Meditation, Mahamudra Meditation, and Dzogchen Meditation.

Structured to provide a progressive journey into meditation, each segment builds upon the last, ensuring participants gain stability in foundational practices before moving to more subtle instructions, culminating in the development of certainty in one's natural awakened state. Whether you choose to immerse yourself for ten, twenty, or the full thirty days, this retreat is designed to deepen your meditation practice and foster an understanding and recognition of your Awakened Nature. The retreat donation remains the same for every retreat length to continue to support our Yogi community. 

This retreat will deepen your meditation practice and conclude with gaining stability in the natural state. The retreat emphasis will be on the direct introduction to the yogi’s Awakened Nature - including explanations of this state and methods for recognition.

For the first time, we are offering this extraordinary experience both in person at our serene retreat center in San Diego and virtually via Zoom from May 25th to June 25th. This dual modality ensures greater accessibility, allowing participants to join from their own homes or in the nurturing environment of our center, complete with daily restorative Tibetan yoga sessions, comfortable accommodations, and vegetarian meals.

In-person participants will enjoy the added benefit of on-site support and guidance from experienced Lamas, amidst the natural beauty of San Diego’s countryside. The retreat emphasizes maintaining noble silence, with four daily meditation sessions guided by seasoned teachers, to facilitate a deeper personal meditation experience.

Registration and Suggested Donation:

We are committed to making this transformative opportunity available to our Sangha through suggested donations, supporting the running of our retreat center, the on-site Lama community, and our scholarship programs for students requiring financial assistance to study Dharma.  Limited spaces are available, especially for in-person attendance, so we encourage early registration, with a 10% discount offered for registrations before May 1st, 2023. Payment plans are available to ensure that all who feel called to this journey can participate. All are welcome to attend this retreat and reduced payments and 5 full scholarships are available to those in need of assistance.

Join us for a rare and transformative opportunity to deepen your practice, connect with a community of heartfelt meditators, and explore the profound depths of Buddhist meditation. Register now to secure your place in this extraordinary journey.

Join us for “Embracing Compassion,” an online weekend retreat led by Lama Philip, focusing on Green Tara, a figure emblematic of enlightened activity and boundless compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. This retreat offers a profound journey into the heart of compassionate action, as embodied by Green Tara, to inspire and deepen your spiritual practice.

Retreat Highlights:

• Enlightened Activity: Discover the essence of Green Tara’s enlightened activity—her instantaneous response to calls for help, embodying the active compassion that characterizes the Bodhisattva path. Lama Philip will elucidate how we can manifest these qualities in our own lives, engaging with the world in a way that is both compassionate and wise.

• Compassionate Living Workshops: Delve into the practical applications of Tara’s teachings, exploring how to integrate compassionate action into your daily life. This includes understanding the interplay between inner transformation and outward action, and how we can become agents of positive change in our communities and beyond.

• Guided Tara Meditation: Participate in guided meditation sessions that not only aim to connect with the energy of Green Tara but also cultivate the qualities of compassion, loving-kindness, and altruistic intention towards all beings.

• Mantra Recitation and Visualization: Learn the powerful Green Tara mantra and engage in visualization practices that are central to Tibetan Buddhist meditation. These practices are designed to purify negativities, overcome obstacles, and awaken the potential for enlightened activity within oneself.

• Interactive Q&A Sessions: Lama Philip will offer interactive Q&A sessions, providing participants with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Green Tara’s teachings and how to apply them in the context of modern challenges and personal spiritual growth.

The retreat will be taught by Lama Pemba,who is well known for his compassionate, wise and impactful teaching style.

In this weekend retreat will be offered online on zoom.

Prerequisite:

A background in foundational buddhist teachings is helpful.

When:

July 5 - 7

When:

Live Zoom Online Only 

Or watch later on Vimeo Recordings.

Attend in person for solo retreat at Quiet Mind Seqioias California.

Access:

Online access will be live via zoom or available on Vimeo, within 24 hours of live teaching.

Pricing:

Member Price: 

$400 in person 

$200 zoom

Non Member Price:

$600 in person

$300 zoom

Scholarships:

5 Online Scholarships are availble. Please indicate why you should receive this scholarship, your financial situation and the amount you can contribute as well as ability to volunteer. 

Embark on a transformative journey into the essence of wisdom with Lama Michael in our online weekend retreat, “Awakening Wisdom.” This retreat is dedicated to the profound teachings of the Heart Sutra, the core of the Prajnaparamita teachings, which represent the second turning of the wheel of Dharma. Through an in-depth exploration of this essential text, participants will be guided to a deeper understanding of reality and the nature of mind, illuminating the path to enlightenment.

Retreat Overview:

The Heart Sutra, a masterpiece of Buddhist wisdom, condenses the expansive Prajnaparamita teachings into the essence of perfect wisdom. Lama Michael will lead an unusual and deep dive into this mystical text, unraveling its mysteries and revealing its relevance to our daily lives and spiritual practice. This retreat will not only explore the theoretical aspects of the Sutra but also offer practical instructions on applying its wisdom to transform every experience of life and mind.

Retreat Highlights:

• Understanding the Heart Sutra: Lama Michael will provide comprehensive teachings on the Heart Sutra, exploring its historical context, philosophical depth, and spiritual significance. Participants will gain insights into the Sutra’s central message: the nature of emptiness and its implications for understanding reality and achieving liberation from suffering.

• Guided Meditation Sessions: Engage in meditation practices focused on the Heart Sutra’s teachings, designed to cultivate insight into the nature of reality and the mind. These sessions will support participants in integrating the Sutra’s wisdom into their personal spiritual practice.

• Interactive Discussions: Participate in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with Lama Michael, offering a unique opportunity to clarify doubts, deepen understanding, and explore the Sutra’s application in modern life.

• Practical Application: Learn how to apply the teachings of the Heart Sutra to everyday experiences, transforming ordinary perceptions and interactions through the lens of perfect wisdom.

Who Should Attend:

This retreat is suitable for anyone drawn to the path of wisdom and enlightenment, from those new to Buddhist teachings to seasoned practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the Heart Sutra. It offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Buddhism’s most revered texts under the guidance of an experienced teacher like Lama Michael.

When:

July 5 - 7

Where: 

Live Zoom Online Only 

Or watch later on Teachable recordings .

Attend in person for solo retreat at Quiet Mind Seqioias California.

Access:

Online access will be live via zoom or available on Vimeo, within 24 hours of live teaching.

Pricing:

Member Price: 

$400 in person 

$200 zoom

Non Member Price:

$600 in person

$300 zoom

Scholarships:

5 Online Scholarships are availble. Please indicate why you should receive this scholarship, your financial situation and the amount you can contribute as well as ability to volunteer. 

For retreat questions email:

Info@dzogchenteaching.com

Enter  into the transformative practices of Vajrakilaya, a deity embodying the profound power to remove obstacles and delusions. This weekend intensive, led by the esteemed Lama Phillip, offers participants an in-depth exploration of Vajrakilaya’s fierce compassion. The practice is designed to purify negative karma, dissolve obstacles to spiritual progress, and ignite the inner potential for enlightenment.

Retreat Highlights:

• Profound Teachings on Vajrakilaya: Lama Phillip will provide deep insights into the symbolism, mythology, and spiritual significance of Vajrakilaya, bringing clarity to this powerful deity’s role in the Vajrayana tradition.

• Guided Meditation and Ritual Practice: Engage in guided meditation sessions and traditional ritual practices associated with Vajrakilaya, designed to help participants directly experience the deity’s transformative power.

• Obstacle Removal: Learn specific techniques and practices aimed at removing both external and internal obstacles, fostering a path of clear progression on your spiritual journey.

• Empowerment and Blessings: Participants will have the opportunity to receive blessings and empowerment associated with Vajrakilaya practice, aiding in the deepening of their personal and spiritual development.

This intensive is suitable for individuals at all levels of their spiritual journey who wish to deepen their practice, remove obstacles, and make significant progress on the path of enlightenment.

The retreat titled “Realization: The Four Noble Truths with Lama Michael” offers a transformative exploration into the heart of Buddhist wisdom. Over the course of this immersive weekend, participants will delve into the profound teachings of the Four Noble Truths, which serve as the foundation for all Buddhist practice and insight.

Significance of the Teachings to Cessation and Nirvana:

This retreat is not just an academic exploration but a practical guide to understanding and applying the truths to one’s life. Lama Michael will guide participants through each of the Four Noble Truths:

• Understanding Suffering: Recognizing the existence and nature of suffering as an inherent part of human existence.

• Uncovering the Cause of Suffering: Identifying the origins of suffering in desire, attachment, and ignorance.

• Realizing Cessation: Discovering the possibility of cessation of suffering, pointing towards the experience of Nirvana.

• Following the Path: Introducing the Eightfold Path as the method to end suffering and achieve enlightenment.

Through teachings, guided meditations, and discussions, participants will learn how the deep understanding and integration of the Four Noble Truths into their daily lives can lead to the cessation of suffering and ultimately, the realization of Nirvana. This retreat emphasizes the practical application of these teachings, making them accessible and relevant to our modern lives.

Lama Michael’s insights will offer a clear pathway for participants to begin or deepen their journey towards enlightenment, highlighting the significance of the Four Noble Truths as a foundational framework for achieving peace, liberation, and the ultimate goal of Nirvana.

Join us for this enlightening weekend, and embark on a journey to transform your understanding of suffering, its cause, and the path to its cessation, moving closer to the ultimate freedom of Nirvana.

Manjushri Weekend Retreat with Lama Phillip

Date: November 15 - 17 : Online (Live & Recorded Sessions)

Dive deep into the heart of wisdom with the Manjushri Weekend Retreat, guided by Lama Phillip. This retreat is dedicated to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, known for cutting through ignorance and illuminating the path to enlightenment with his flaming sword of wisdom.

Participants will engage in teachings, guided meditations, and mantra recitation, focusing on invoking the blessings and wisdom of Manjushri. Lama Phillip will guide you through practices designed to sharpen the mind, enhance clarity, and cultivate a profound understanding of the Dharma.

This weekend is a unique opportunity to connect with the wisdom aspect of your mind, enabling you to penetrate deeper into the teachings of the Buddha and apply this understanding to navigate the complexities of daily life with greater ease and insight.

Whether you are new to Buddhism or looking to deepen your practice, this retreat will offer valuable tools for personal transformation and spiritual growth.

Dates: December 26, 2024 - January 3, 2025

Format: Online (Live & Recorded Sessions)

Join Lama Phillip for a profound ten-day journey into the heart of spiritual practice with the White Tara Mahamudra Retreat. This special retreat combines the compassionate and healing practices associated with White Tara, a figure revered for her power to grant longevity and overcome physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles, with the deep, insight-oriented meditation techniques of Mahamudra.

Throughout this retreat, participants will explore teachings and practices aimed at cultivating healing, compassion, serenity, and a deeper insight into the nature of reality. Lama Phillip will guide you through meditation sessions, teachings, and practices that are designed to awaken your innate wisdom and compassion, facilitating a transformative experience that aims at the ultimate goal of enlightenment.

This unique retreat is a precious opportunity to deepen your meditation practice, enhance your understanding of Buddhist philosophy, and connect with a supportive spiritual community. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, healing, or a deeper understanding of the Dharma, this retreat will offer you valuable tools and insights for your journey.