Longevity & Vitality Through Self-Realization

Join us for a transformative retreat focused on restoring and revitalizing our life force through self-realization. This retreat shares the teachings, transmission, and initiation of the Tsewang Jarima of Tsewang Rikdzin —an ancient longevity practice from the Bӧn tradition of Tibet.

Understanding Life Force

Challenging or traumatic experiences can diminish our vitality, our ability to live each moment as it comes. When life force diminishes, the loss of energy can carry into the future the way a few poor night’s sleep weakens our energy and focus for several days. With deeper trauma, we can experience a loss of soul, where we lose the ability to see a purpose to our life, become anxious or depressed, or even become ill.

Restoring life force enhances our well-being and quality of life. We begin to feel more grounded, stable, and emotional and mental clarity arise from our inner strength. Reclaiming lost aspects of ourselves and our vitality, we discover our personal power and confidence and cultivate greater self-awareness. We are able to more fully reconnect with the world, friends, and family. Restoring life force brings a profound opportunity to open pathways to deeper personal insight and wholeness.

This Retreat Includes:

• Transmission of ancient Tibetan wisdom in modern and accessible ways and with direct guidance on integrating these practices into daily life.
• Initiation into the Tséwang Jarima, the longevity practice of Tséwang Rikdzin – a powerful and ancient method to extend lifespan, deepen awareness and reconnect to our vital essence.
• Exploration of the stories and identities that restrict our ability to fully engage with life and how to work with them for personal growth and transformation.
• Transforming self-destructive behaviours into actions that promote well-being and positive outcomes.
• Opportunities for overcoming self-grasping by understanding how attachment leads to suffering, dis-ease, and constriction of one’s true self.

Core Teachings & Practices

• Cultivating longevity through inner clarity.
• Recognizing and resting in the ever-present nature of awareness.
• Cultivating resilience in body and mind to break free from self-deception.
• Transforming the five poisons of anger, desire, pride, envy and ignorance into the wisdom of the five Buddha families.
• Restoring our life force through the five elements of space, air, fire, water and earth.

Through authentic initiation, direct transmission, practical instruction and guided practice, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to realize your true self, cultivate longevity, and live with greater awareness, vitality, and strength.

His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin

His Holiness Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche, the 34th Menri Trizin, is the spiritual leader of Bön and the abbot of Menri Monastery in Dolanji, India. His Holiness was selected as the 34th Menri Trizin on January 1, 2018, following a process that included prayers and rituals to Bön deities and protectors. It is a lifelong appointment.

The 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche was born November 29, 1972, in Amdo, Tibet. At age 17 he became a monk at Gamal Monastery in Amdo, and at age 18 he joined the Bön Dialectic School of Gamal Monastery. He received his geshe degree from Gamal Monastery at age 24. Then he made his way to Menri Monastery in India, where he received his second geshe degree, in 2012. He served the 33rd Menri Trizin, His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche, for many years and held several important roles in the monastery, most recently as general secretary (administrator) of the Yungdrung Bön Monastic Center Society at Menri. In February 2018, Bönpos worldwide joined in celebrating the selection of the 34th Menri Trizin at Menri Monastery. On September 6, 2018, a formal grand enthronement ceremony took place at Menri.

Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a celebrated teacher and author recognized for his profound knowledge of the Bon Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Born in Tibet and trained by respected masters, Rinpoche established the Ligmincha Institute to share the transformative teachings of Bon. Known for making ancient spiritual practices accessible to the modern world, he guides students towards self-realization and healing through meditation and mindfulness. With a warmth and clarity that resonates globally, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche empowers individuals to unlock their inner potential and embrace a life of joy, compassion, and wisdom.