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RETREAT—Clear Light, Natural Mind: The Direct Path of Dzogchen

June 26 - July 11

With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and honored guest, H.H. the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche

June 26 – July 11, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Virginia

Register for the first weekend, Week 1, Week 2 silent retreat, or the full two-week retreat.

Deepen 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.

Retreat Highlights:

  • Teachings 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.
  • Two-Week Immersion: Week 1 includes guided Dzogchen practices; Week 2 continues in silent retreat for deep integration, reflection, and direct experience of natural awareness.
  • Practice: Learn Trekchöd (cutting through confusion) and Tögal (direct crossing) techniques, clear inner obstacles, strengthen meditation confidence, and bring mindfulness into daily life.
  • Special 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.
  • For the second week: Days of silence will be held during the second week on July 6-9.
  • Special 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.

This retreat offers a transformative opportunity to connect with the living Dzogchen lineage and integrate lasting insight, openness, and clarity into your practice.

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