vajrasattva retreat

March 25, 2025 by Venerable Dekyi

vajrasattva retreat

2 Day Immersive Retreat | July 5 – 6

About the Retreat

Lama Zopa Rinpoche says there is no better practice than purification. During this retreat you will learn how to purify negative karma with the powerful practice of Vajrasattva in the context of the Four Opponent Powers.

You will be led through a series of meditations and practices which encourage you to release anxiety over past regrettable actions and help you affirm your positive aspirations. These simple practices of prayer, meditation, and mantra recitation are an extremely effective way of developing a more relaxed, peaceful, and happier approach to life.

“The Vajrasattva practice can lead us beyond ego, beyond grasping, and beyond the dualistic mind. That’s what the Vajrasattva practice is about.” – Lama Yeshe

meet our retreat leader

A very popular teacher at Vajrayana Institute, Venerable Dekyi met the dharma in 1992 and realised immediatley that there was no other way for her to live. She was ordained a year later. Ven Dekyi has studied the Buddha dharma in depth, taught at a number of FPMT centres including Tushita, Dharamsala. She has a broad understanding of secular life and the dharma. She completed many of the topics of the Basic Program at Chenrezig Institute before moving to Vajrayana in 2019.

residential options

Deepen your retreat experience by staying at Vajrayana Institute.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Vajrayana Institute, where comfort, convenience, and mindfulness merge seamlessly.

Our accommodation is on a twin-share basis with shared bathroom facilities.

Accommodation for the retreat is limited. Be sure to get in quick and book your stay today!

retreat package

$ 249

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
catered lunch
retreat materials

$ 349

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
light breakfast
catered lunch
retreat materials
1 night shared accommodation

$ 449

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
light breakfast
catered lunch
retreat materials
2 nights shared accommodation (includes the night before the retreat commences)

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nyung nay retreat

February 27, 2025January 20, 2025 by Organised by Senior Students

nyung nay retreat

3-Day Immersive Retreat | June 7 – 9

About the Retreat

Nyung-nay (or “fasting retreat” in English) is a Vajrayana practice from the kriya (“action”) class of tantra. It is a powerful practice to develop compassion and bodhichitta – the mind that strives for enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It is also a quick and effective method to purify negativities and collect merit.

In each session, we practice the sadhana (“method of accomplishment”) of Chenrezig, the Buddha symbolising compassion. The sadhana involves meditating on Bodhichitta (the aspiration to attain enlightenment in order to help all beings), visualizing Chenrezig, reciting prayers and mantras, and performing prostrations. Each session lasts approximately 3 hours.

meet our retreat leader

Ching is a longtime Buddhist and senior student at Vajrayana Institute. She has completed many Nyung Nay retreats and studied with Venerable Charles, who leads the 108 Nyung Nays at Vajrayogini Institute.

residential options

Deepen your retreat experience by staying at Vajrayana Institute.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Vajrayana Institute, where comfort, convenience, and mindfulness merge seamlessly.

Accommodation for the retreat is limited. Be sure to get in quick and book your stay today!

retreat package

$ 349

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
catered lunch on the saturday
big breakfast on the final day
retreat materials

$ 649

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
catered lunch on the saturday
big breakfast on the final day
retreat materials
3 nights shared accommodation
Extra night accommodation evening prior

get your ticket

white tara retreat

February 5, 2025January 4, 2025 by Venerable Dekyi

white tara retreat

2 Day Immersive Retreat | May 17 – 18, 2025

About the Retreat

Glorious White Tara is the healer of all ills and giver of long life.

She embodies pure heart-warming love and the perfect wisdom of enlightenment in female form. She brings peace and compassion to all beings – emanating a soothing white radiance like the full moon. Tara is everything beautiful condensed into one.

The practice and teachings of White Tara will be valuable in everyday life and can help bring greater clarity, calm and inner-joy. Students who practice of White Tara will increase their spiritual vitality, intensify their capacity for compassion, and overcome fears, including the fear of death.

meet our retreat leader

A very popular teacher at VI, Venerable Dekyi met the dharma in 1992 and realised immediatley that there was no other way for her to live. She was ordained a year later. Ven Dekyi has studied the Buddha dharma in depth, taught at a number of FPMT centres including Tushita, Dharamsala. She has a broad understanding of secular life and the dharma. She completed many of the topics of the Basic Program at Chenrezig Institute before moving to Vajrayana in 2019.

residential options

Deepen your retreat experience by staying at Vajrayana Institute.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Vajrayana Institute, where comfort, convenience, and mindfulness merge seamlessly.

Accommodation for the retreat is limited. Be sure to get in quick and book your stay today!

retreat package

$ 249

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
catered lunch
retreat materials

$ 349

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
light breakfast
catered lunch
retreat materials
1 nights shared accommodation

$ 449

guidance and support from our experienced retreat leader
light breakfast
catered lunch
retreat materials
1 nights shared accommodation
Extra night accommodation evening prior