Sunday, January 4 2026

7:30 AM
Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 7:30 a.m.
Multi-day Event
Practice Retreat

Tulku Thadral Rinpoche shrine room

Trekchö - Rushen Retreat

Dec 28, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026

with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche

 

Retreat In-Person or By Streaming

 

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Housing is limited and available first-come-first-served

 

  

This rare 10-day retreat will focus exclusively on Rushen, the preliminary practices from “The Vajra Essence” (Neluk Rangjung) — the most extensive of Dudjom Lingpa’s five Dzogchen treatises. Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will teach this foundational section in depth, offering direct guidance on recognizing and resting in the nature of mind.

 

Though The Vajra Essence presents a complete path to awakening, this retreat will concentrate on Rushen as the essential ground for genuine Dzogchen practice. With Rinpoche’s guidance, students will have the chance to develop clarity and stability that supports deeper realization.

 

As Lama Sonam Rinpoche says:

 

“Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche recognized Tulku Thadral Rinpoche and said many times how he is really different from other tulkus and will be of great benefit to sentient beings. All of the lamas see him as a precious jewel… He is a bodhisattva.”

 [Read his biography here.]

 

Prerequisites:
Prior completion of Ngöndro is required. If you have not yet completed Ngöndro but feel a sincere and compelling connection to this retreat, please contact our office to share your background and request consideration. You must attend the full 10-day retreat.

 

Streaming:

Tulku Thadral Rinpoche is permitting qualified participants to attend by streaming in real time. There will be no recordings of the sessions to view at a later time. Rinpoche requests that streaming participants attend the full 10 days.

 

Please review our Payment and Cancellation Policies. Payment in full or an approved Payment Plan is due prior to the beginning of retreat.