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SUMMARY:RETREAT—Clear Light\, Natural Mind: The Direct Path of Dzogchen
DESCRIPTION:With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and honored guest\, H.H. the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche\n\nJune 26 – July 11\, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Virginia\nRegister for the first weekend\, Week 1\, Week 2 silent retreat\, or the full two-week retreat. \nDeepen your Dzogchen meditation practice at a rare summer retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Explore the nature of mind\, release obstacles to meditation\, and cultivate clarity\, awareness\, and compassion in a supportive\, immersive retreat environment. Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. \nRetreat Highlights:\n\nTeachings from His Holiness\, the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche: His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche will join us online from Menri Monastery in India for special teachings on the mornings of June 27 and 28.\nTwo-Week Immersion: Week 1 includes guided Dzogchen practices; Week 2 continues in silent retreat for deep integration\, reflection\, and direct experience of natural awareness.\nPractice: Learn Trekchöd (cutting through confusion) and Tögal (direct crossing) techniques\, clear inner obstacles\, strengthen meditation confidence\, and bring mindfulness into daily life.\nSpecial events for those attending in-person: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche has graciously agreed to offer the Rigpa Tsal Wang empowerment from the Zhang Zhung Nyengyü Bon Dzogchen tradition (July 4) and direct pointing-out instructions (July  Note: In keeping with sacred tradition\, the Rigpa Tsal Wang and Pointing Out Instructions will be offered to in-person participants\,  and are not available via Zoom.\nFor the second week: Days of silence will be held during the second week on July 6-9.\nSpecial Celebration: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and his wife\, Tsering Wangmo\, will celebrate their 25th anniversary at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center on Friday\, July 10. The retreat schedule will continue as planned\, with the addition of a special morning prayer flag–raising ceremony in their honor\, followed by a festive dinner celebration in the evening.\n\nThis retreat offers a transformative opportunity to connect with the living Dzogchen lineage and integrate lasting insight\, openness\, and clarity into your practice. \nRetreat Dates & Registration Options:\n\nFull Retreat: June 26–July 11\, 2026\n\nRegistration Link click here\nOnline Registration click here\n\n\nWeekend: June 26–28\, 2026\n\nRegistration Link click here\nOnline Registration click here\n\n\nWeek 1: June 26–July 4\, 2026\n\nRegistration Link click here\nOnline Registration click here\n\n\nWeek 2: July 4 (4pm) –11\, 2026\n\nRegistration Link click here\nOnline Registration click here
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/serenity-ridge-dzogchen-meditation-summer-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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