Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for a rare summer retreat. Explore the nature of mind, release meditation obstacles, and cultivate clarity, awareness, and compassion in a supportive, immersive environment. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. You can attend in person at Serenity Ridge or online on Zoom. Rinpoche will be teaching from excerpts of two sacred dzogchen texts, the Twenty-One Nails and the Six Lamps. We hope you can join us!
Retreat Dates & Registration Options:
Full Retreat: June 26–July 11, 2026
Weekend only: June 26–28, 2026
Week 1: June 26–July 4, 2026
Week 2: July 4–July 11, 2026
Retreat Highlights
Teachings & Empowerment:
June 27-28: Special morning online teachings from His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche, with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche translating for His Holiness.
July 4: For those attending at Serenity Ridge, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will give the empowerment of the Dynamic Energy of Awareness (Rigpa Tsal Wang) from the Zhang Zhung Nyengyü Bon Dzogchen tradition.
July 5: For those attending at Serenity Ridge, Rinpoche will give Pointing Out Instructions to the Nature of Mind.
July 6-9: Four days of silence during the 2nd week.
July 10: Celebration of Rinpoche and Tsering la’s 25th Anniversary.
Practice: Learn Trekchöd (cutting through confusion and conceptual thoughts) and Tögal (practices of ‘clear light’), clear inner obstacles, strengthen meditation confidence, and integrate mindfulness into daily life.
We are happy to announce that Lama Kalsang Nyima, Resident Lama of Ligmincha Mexico, will be joining us for this special summer retreat.
Experience this transformative opportunity to connect with the living Dzogchen lineage and integrate lasting insight, openness, and clarity into your practice.