We are pleased to announce a very special teaching and practice retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche in the beauty and tranquility of the desert southwest. This open retreat will take place in late January during Tucson’s mild and very pleasant winter months.

Rinpoche will be teaching from the extensive Mahamudra chapter
included in the famous Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: A Record
of Instructions on Five-Fold Mahamudra by the 17th century
meditation master, Lho Trinley Namgyal. These instructions have
been the main Mahamudra instructions received and practiced in
Drikung Kagyü three-year retreats for centuries. We are extremely
fortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized such traditional training.

Some of the main topics included in these extremely profound mahamudra instructions are: Calm Abiding, Special Insight, Becoming Certain about the Various Appearances of the Mind, Cutting Through Misconcep- tions About the Energy of the Ground, Introduction to the Nature of the Mind, Introduction to the Co-emergence of Thoughts, Introduction to the Coemergence of Appearances, Introduction to the Co-emergent Nature of Mind, Explanation of the Faults of Meditation, Recognizing the Fresh Ordinary Mind, Way to Take Things on to the Path, Four Yogas of Mahamudra, and Enhancing Realization.

Teaching Location (see directions to the center, below): Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Retreat Fee – Retreat-ants in Residence (Includes lodging and meals.):
– $350 non-members for entire 8 day retreat – includes lodging and food
– $250 for full 8 day retreat (Supporting Members & above), Foundational Members are Free

Per Session Fee:

– $35/session for non-members
– $25/session for Supporting Members or above – Foundational Members are free

Retreat Schedule (January 21 to 28):
– AM/PM Sessions (10am-12pm, 2pm-5pm): Teaching and Practice Instruction – Evening Session (7pm-9pm): Practice and Q & A on the Day’s Teaching

Lodging and Meals at the Center:

The center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations for 10 retreat-ants. Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds. Individuals attending the full retreat will be given priority in booking both dorm and camping space.

Accommodation costs are included in the full retreat fees. For those attending only a portion of the retreat, the cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.

Indoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met.

Three (3) vegetarian meals/day will be prepared daily by center members, with the requested assistance of retreat-ants as needed in meal prep and clean-up. Attendees with special dietary needs or desires may bring their own food. All meal costs are included in full retreat fees. Individual meals are available for $5 donation/meal.
For More Information on this Event:

Brennan Washburn 520-977-2136,

Pati Stein, 520-465-1882,