Fundamentals of Tibetan Ritual Arts

Retreat Details 

• Teacher: Dorlop Choenyi Sangmo
• Dates: To Be Announced
• Location: Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana and Online
• Format: In-Person & Online 

About this Retreat

Engage with Sangwa Yeshe practice and prepare for Drupchod. Dive into the sacred rituals of Vajrayana Buddhism with a trusted guide–Esteemed teacher Dorlop Choenyi Sangmo will lead participants through an in-depth, hands-on introduction to essential elements of Vajrayana ritual practice.

Through this course, participants are guided in both study and experience to deepen their understanding of practice and rituals. With instruction and practical application, participants will gain enriching insight and skills for their personal practice and support ritual ceremonies within their sangha. This retreat prepares students for deeper engagement with Sangwa Yeshe practice and will serve as preparation for Drupchod. Though the teachings could be applied to most Nyingma practices, they will be taught from the Namchak lineage perspective.  

Who Is This Retreat Suited For? 

• This retreat is designed for practitioners who have taken Refuge Vows and are interested in deepening their understanding of Tibetan ritual arts. 
• This retreat is particularly suited for practitioners preparing for Drupchod, as well as Sangwa Yeshe practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of the specific mudras, musical elements, and shrine setup that enhance their practice. It also welcomes sangha members who aspire to support group rituals and students with foundational knowledge of Vajrayana practices who are ready to integrate ritual arts more fully into their personal or collective practice.

Sliding Scale Pricing Structure:

Our intention is to make this offering financially accessible to all, so we offer a tiered fee structure. Please choose whichever level works best for you. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you would like to apply for financial assistance to attend this offering, please reach out to kate@namchak.org.

The in-person ticket price for this retreat also includes a shuttle* from Missoula Airport (MSO) to Bodhi House at Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana, meals, and lodging.

• Supported – For those with limited financial resources who will benefit from participating in the retreat.
• Suggested – For those with sufficient financial resources who can pay for the experience without difficulty.
• Sponsored – For those with the financial resources and the desire to support access for others.

In-Person Tuition Options 

• Supported: $250 
• Suggested: $325 
• Sponsored: $400

Online Tuition Options 

• Supported: Online $75 
• Suggested: Online $150 
• Sponsored: Online $250 

For Online Attendees

The Zoom link for this retreat will be sent out in a following email. 

We encourage online participants to provide themselves with an immersive and focused environment, free from distractions. Recordings of these teachings will be made available after each course session has ended. These recordings are shared with the intention of making the content of the session available to those who had a conflict that prevented them from attending live.