Tibetan Buddhist Retreats

Exploring Buddhism

Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

June 16 - 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 […]

Chokhor Duchen Celebration – First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

Geshe Tenzin Legtsok and Venerable Angie Muir

July 28, 2025

Join Geshe Tenzin Legtsok and Ven. Angie for Chokhor Duchen – First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma June 28th, 5:30- 8:30 AM (PT) Online Only Chokhor Duchen, one of the four annual holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, takes place this year on July 28th. On these holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, the […]

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 René 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 […]

Hope in the Dharma?

Guy Newland

October 10 - 12, 2025

Join us in person or online for a transformative and rare weekend retreat with Guy Newland, a renowned scholar and professor of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Guy’s engaging and accessible approach, grounded in his acclaimed work Introduction to Emptiness, will help you unravel complex Buddhist concepts and apply them to your daily life. Whether you're new […]

Exploring Buddhism: Exploring the Path Retreat

Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

November 6 - 14, 2025

To proceed on the stages of the path to enlightenment, it is important to have a good roadmap. Exploring the Path allows us to get an overview of all topics of contemplation for the entire spiritual journey. Exploring the Path delves more deeply into the Lamrim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment.  Students will learn how to […]

Exploring Buddhism: Exploring the Path Weekend

Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

November 6 - 9, 2025

To proceed on the stages of the path to enlightenment, it is important to have a good roadmap. Exploring the Path allows us to get an overview of all topics of contemplation for the entire spiritual journey. Exploring the Path delves more deeply into the Lamrim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment.  Students will learn how to […]