Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) Retreat

Summary: Konchok Chidu practice is a Guru Yoga practice of Guru Rinpoche himself. Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) was a renowned 8th Century saint and scholar. It is said that he was born from the lotus of compassion, revered as the second Buddha, and that he entered this world to enlighten all beings. He spread the Secret Mantra Vajrayana teachings very widely. This sadhana (related to Guru Rinpoche) is practised so that obstacles and adverse situations and conditions will not arise when we practice.

Dates: Friday Oct 9 – Monday Oct 12, 2026 (4 days)

Price: $425

Led By: Lama Tenzin Sherpa

Prerequisite: None. Practice of calm abiding meditation or Vipassana meditation is helpful.

Travel Advisory: It is important to pre-book both directions for your ferry if you are driving from Vancouver, or arrive to the ferry early in Crofton/Victoria as holiday weekends and summer demand of the ferries is unpredictable.

Notes: Retreats include meals, room, teachings, and pick up and drop off from Fulford Harbour included if needed. Deposit or full payment required upon registration.

General Schedule (subject to change):

FRIDAY PM

6:00PM-7:00PM Dinner

7:15PM–8:30PM Orientation & Introduction

SATURDAY, SUNDAY

6:00AM Wake Up Gong

6:25AM Practice Gong

6:30AM-7:45AM Shamatha & Instruction

8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast

9:00AM-10:15AM Instruction/Meditation

10:15AM-10:30AM Tea Break

10:30AM–12:15PM Instruction/Meditation

12:25PM Meal Gong

12:30PM-1:55PM Lunch & Rest

1:55PM Practice Gong

2:00PM-3:15PM Instruction/Meditation

3:15PM-3:30PM Tea Break

3:30PM–5:00PM Instruction/Meditation

5:10PM Meal Gong

5:15PM–6:10PM Dinner

6:10PM Practice Gong

6:15PM-8:00PM Instruction/Meditation

MONDAY AM

6:00AM Wake Up Gong

6:25AM Practice Gong

6:30AM-7:30AM Instruction/Meditation

8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast