Meditation Retreats

Transforming the Mind to Cultivate Lasting Happiness

Elaine Jackson

February 23 - March 23, 2025

Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential is an FPMT introductory course.  Buddhism is considered by some to be a “science of mind” because it presents a comprehensive map describing the mind and its various aspects and functions. The Buddha’s teachings also provide methods to observe the mind directly and to discover and activate our inner […]

Transforming Problems Into Happiness

Venerable Tenzin Tsepal

April 3 - 6, 2025

We are excited to welcome Ven. Tenzin Tsepal of Sravasti Abbey, who will share insights and transformative tools from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's, Transforming Problems Into Happiness. This small book contains volumes of practical advice for training the mind to see problems as beneficial conditions supportive of, and even necessary for, our happiness. While mind-training texts […]

Exploring Buddhism Program - Year One

Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

June 21 - December 14, 2025

Exploring Buddhism is the newest foundational-level course co-developed by FPMT Education Services and senior FPMT teachers, including Geshe Tenzin Namdak, Geshe Tenzin Legtsok, and Venerable Joan Nicell. Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Geshe Tenzin Legtsok serve as the main contributors. The program has been revised from the original pilot offered at various FPMT centers.   It […]

Nyung Nae Retreat

Venerable Charles

July 5 - 14, 2025

Add yourself to the Waitlist, dates are not yet confirmed. Our most precious Venerable Charles has graciously agreed to return to Vajrapani in July 2025 to Lead 4 Nyung Naes. These dates are tentative. Please sign up for the waitlist and when the dates are confirmed, we will open up registration.   The lodging prices […]

Six Session Guru Yoga & Shiné - Mahamudra

Venerable René Feusi

September 12 - 21, 2025

We are overjoyed that one of our most precious teachers, Venerable René Fuesi, is returning to Vajrapani in September! Ven. René's retreats are known to be deeply transformative as he invites us to inquire into the nature of the mind. Join us as Ven Rene creates this rare opportunity to get to know our minds […]

Six Session Guru Yoga Weekend ONLY

Venerable René Feusi

September 12 - 14, 2025

About the Retreat We are overjoyed that one of our most precious teachers, Venerable René Fuesi, is returning to Vajrapani in September!   Six Session Guru Yoga Weekend With any HYT initiation in our tradition, there is a commitment to do the six sessions of guru yoga, but many have never received instruction. Venerable Rene […]

Shiné - Mahamudra Week ONLY

Venerable René Feusi

September 14 - 21, 2025

About the Retreat We are overjoyed that one of our most precious teachers, Venerable René Fuesi, is returning to Vajrapani in September. Ven. René is creating a rare opportunity to learn how to meditate more deeply in this immersive retreat.   Shiné - Mahamudra Venerable René will start the Shiné - Mahamudra portion of the […]