Secret Essence of Vajrakilaya Losar Retreat

The Sangtik Phurpa (Secret Essence of Vajrakilaya) practice belongs to the treasure teachings that were hidden by Guru Padmasambhava for the disciples of this time. In 1859 on the 8th of August, at the retreat hermitage of Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche in Tibet, Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa revealed the practice of Sangtik Phurpa as part of the three inner secret essence cycles of Vajrasattva, Yangdak Heruka, and Vajrakilaya.

Among the Vajrakilaya revelations of Chokgyur Lingpa, the Sangtik Phurpa is considered the highest (Atiyoga) practice of Vajrakilaya. Since it is very effective in removing outer and inner obstacles, is easy to practice, and contains great blessings, it is the principle yidam deity of all Chokgyur Lingpa reincarnations.

The dates of this retreat correspond with the same dates that Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling will practice Vajrakilaya to clear obstacles for the new lunar year.

Accommodation

Please note that Gomde California in the winter is essentially a rainforest. If you opt to bring your own camping gear, please be fully prepared for a winter camping experience.

To learn more about each lodging option for the Program, click “Register Now.”

Additionally, we have a few rooms reserved at a local Airbnb located very close to Gomde. Here are the links to the available rooms:

• Redwood Castle Single Room
• Redwood Castle Master Bedroom
• Redwood Castle’s Dorgi’s Suite
• Redwood Castle’s Tiny House in Leggett
• Redwood Castle Luxury 2 Bed Vacation Home

Scholarships

Our rates are based fairly on the expenses and labor required to host a retreat of this length at a remote dharma center. We have limited scholarship and work-study positions available for this retreat. If you would like to attend the retreat but need financial support, please write to coordinator@gomdeca.org.

Registration includes recordings with instruction on the Sangtik Phurba practice, as well as recordings of 4 sessions of the retreat that immediately followed these teachings.