Collection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Drupchen Retreat 2025
June 27 - July 5, 2025
Collection of Seven Treasures
Guru Rinpoche Retreat
and Guru Rinpoche Empowerment with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche
In person and online
Make tsok, butter lamp, jinsek or other offerings for Summer Retreat
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Pre-Retreat Information
Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Related Practice Items at Dharma Treasures
(See the entire Summer Retreat lineup: June 2 to July 5)
Retreat Description
Drupchen (Great Accomplishment) is an extensive practice retreat. In the Collection of Seven Treasures: The Mind Accomplishment of the Lama we perform this highly elaborate Guru Rinpoche Guru Yoga practice as a group, drawing on the full array of the skillful means of Vajrayana practice, such as the creation of the mandala, group sadhana practice, tsok offerings, 24-hour mantra recitation, ritual music, mudra, fire pujas, and sacred dance. Due to Guru Rinpoche's previous compassionate aspirations for these degenerate times, the practice carries the most penetrating compassion and wisdom blessings. Click here for Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's talk about Drupchen.
The Oral Transmission (Lung) will be offered for the Collection of Seven Treasures sadhana immediately after the Guru Rinpoche empowerment on June 27th. The lung and empowerment may be received by live streaming in real time.
Please register to receive the live streaming links. All donations support the streaming of dharma programs and help support the ongoing expenses of Pema Osel Ling. If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. *You can find our payment and cancellation policies here.
Lama Sonam Rinpoche reminds us that, "We have the good fortune and karmic connection to have faith in the Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and to be able to practice this Collection of Seven Treasures, the most supreme among all Lama Accomplishment (Ladrup) practices. It was compiled by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from seven great treasures of the Nyingma Lineage, the Gathering of Secrets (Sangwa Düpa) of Guru Chöwang, the Gathering of the Eight Commands (Kagyay Düpa) of Dorje Lingpa, the Gathering of the Innermost Essence (Yangnying Düpa) of Ratna Lingpa, the Gem Ocean (Norbu Gyatso) of Padma Lingpa, the Gathering of the Victorious Ones (Gyalwa Düpa) of Zhigpo Lingpa, the Complete Gathering of the Enlightened Intent (Gongpa Yongdü) of Düdül Lingpa, and the Complete Gathering of the Sugatas (Deshek Yongdü) of Dudjom Rinpoche himself. He compiled them all into one simple practice which encompasses the entire Nyingma Lineage, through which we can actually accomplish enlightenment in a single lifetime."
Jinseks (Fire Offering Pujas)
You may make offerings for Drupchen and the Jinsek Fire Offering Pujas here.
In order to accomplish the four enlightened activities of pacifying, wrathful, magnetizing and enriching, we use skillful means related to the elements. Jinsek is a ritual of generously burning offerings using the fire element to accomplish enlightened activities quickly and powerfully. Jinsek is also related in particular to this “Collection of Seven Treasures” Guru Rinpoche Drupchen. The benefit of performing jinsek or even making a connection with them is immense, both relatively and ultimately. We invite you to make a connection by sponsoring any of the four activities.
o Pacifying (Zhiway Jinsek): This activity heals the imbalances of physical elements that result in sickness; removes demonic energy; pacifies karmic defilements of countless lifetimes until now; and liberates us from all unwanted circumstances. June 28 @ 9:30 am (date and time subject to change).
o Enriching (Gyaybay Jinsek): Longevity, merit, glory, wealth, splendor, powerful influence, fame, good reputation, wisdom and all enlightened qualities are enriched and expanded. July 4 @ 10:30 am (date and time subject to change).
o Magnetizing (Wang-gi Jinsek): Gods, demons, and nagas are brought under one’s control; queens, ministers, their retinues, all qualities of the three realms of cyclic existence, any worldly desirable qualities, and glorious qualities of the Dharma path, such as meditative experience, realization, and enlightened wisdom qualities, are magnetized and brought under one’s control. July 3 @ 5:00 pm (date and time subject to change).
o Wrathful (Drakpö Jinsek): All enemies, obstructers, and those who bring harm both to worldly life and the path of enlightenment are eliminated and liberated. July 1 @ 8:00 pm (date and time subject to change).
The Dance of Dorje Drolo
July 5
Dance Day
July 5 is Guru Rinpoche's Birthday, when we welcome the Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche with ritual dance and song. Join us in the morning for the offering of siddhis (accomplishment ritual and sacred substances) and tsok (feast offering) for the conclusion of the Summer Retreat. The traditional Tibetan sacred dancing and Lingdro folk dances will occur throughout the day in the shrine room.
SPECIAL PRICING AVAILABLE
FOR IN-PERSON RETREATS
15 percent off two or more retreats | 20 percent off if attending all four
Member Discounts not applicable to Special Pricing Discounts
Register through office for Special Pricing
Children's Retreat
Children's Retreat at Pema Osel Ling, held June 28 to July 4 in conjunction with Drupchen, offers families a means of connecting with the Dharma in an authentic, practice-oriented environment, while providing special care and attention to the needs and capacities of young family members ages 4-15. Children must have at least one parent in attendance at Drupchen. Parents take turns over the week assisting with the Youth Retreat. Children stay with parents for Shrine Room activities on June 27 and Juy 5.
Pema Osel Ling's Children's Retreat is an opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat. Activities include a morning puja and tsok, and dharma lessons from experienced dharma practitioners or lamas. There are also fun, dharma-related art projects and hands-on activities (torma-making, mudras, learning the instruments, doing life release, etc). They also practice and may perform a dharma-related play for the Sangha. Each day ends with children joining the parents and Sangha in the Shrine room for Tsok and Dances. The children who have come to summer retreat over the years have made very special friendships and have learned about the many aspects of Buddhism.
The benefits of Children's Retreat to both parents and children are easy to see. One of the long-time Children's Retreatants says, "The lamas teach me to do good things, think good things, and say good things. This helps me in my life and at school. I love kids' retreat!"
Our Children's Retreat runs concurrently with Drupchen, June 28-July 4
Youth Retreat will only be offered in person
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To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
Location:
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville
,
CA 95076