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Meeting the Awakened Feminine: Vajrayogini Retreat in the Great Stupa

December 27, 2025–January 4, 2026

Buddhist Path, On Land Retreats

Join us for practice of Vajrayogini in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. The Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave extensive teachings on the meaning of Vajrayogini and sadhana practice in general. We will be inspiring our practice using recordings of these teachings along with discussion. Instructions on the procedures of the Vajrayogini Sadhana practice will be provided as needed.

Prerequisite: Full Vajrayogini Abhisheka corresponding exactly to the ones given by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Practice Schedule:

December 28th through January 3rd

  1. 9:00am – 12:00pm Practice Session in the Great Stupa
  2. 2:00 – 5:30pm Practice Session in the Great Stupa
  3. 7:00 – 8:30pm Evening Study & Discussion

Additional Information

This program ends formally in the evening on January 3rd. On the final day, January 4th, there will be takedown and clean-up activities for those who are able to stay until lunch.
NOTE: Full participation is preferred, please attend the full program by registering on this page or for partial attendance contact The Registrar at registrar@dralamountain.org

Retreat Faculty

Greg Smith

Greg Smith is a well known thangka painter at Drala Mountain Center. He has guided and taught many intensive programs as well as introductory programs. He is a long time student of Chogyam Trunpa Rinpoche and is a student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

Program Details

Dates: December 27, 2025–January 4, 2026

Date and Time Details: Full or Partial Attendance from December 27th to January 4th

Tuition: Tuition $0 + 8 nights lodging lodging
Faculty:

Greg Smith

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Check in Instructions:

All participants must check in at our Guest Services Cabin. Check-in takes place from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm on your program start date.
(After hours guests will have a packet next to the door).

Your program begins with orientation, followed by dinner. Please see your retreat's registration page for information about the program content, scheduling, and any other details about the program.

Further specifics regarding your program's schedule will be available upon arrival.

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