Advanced Programs

Modeled after the traditional drupchen - great accumulation - this retreat will focus on intensive group practice of the Werma Sadhana and other practices received.

By special invitation only. The purpose of the retreat is to provide a concentrated period of time in which senior leaders, through individual and collective practice, can connect with the mind of the Sacred Governance lineage of Shambhala.

Relax into the vast space and profound teaching of the Werma Sadhana through this study and practice retreat. Scorpion Seal and other experienced Werma practitioners may attend all or part of this retreat.

Practicing SSA-9 in a group retreat is a wonderful way to deepen these unique and penetrating transmissions.

The Primordial Rigden ngöndro enters us into the magical heart of Shambhala. It is the gateway to this sacred world and leads us to receive the Rigden Abhisheka and enter the Scorpion Seal path.

Drawing wisdom from the Shambhala root text The Letter of the Golden Key, learn the practice of enriching presence.

This Regional Shambhala Ritual Academy 2 (RSRA 2) will build on the view of ritual presented in the first International Shambhala Ritual Academy and emphasize hands-on training for chöpöns and umdzes.

This group retreat with the Sakyong is for vajrayana practitioners who are inspired to move toward the solitary Scorpion Seal retreat in the future.

This retreat, to be led by Shambhala Acharyas, will focus on intensive practice of the Werma Sadhana and other practices that were received at Scorpion Seal Assembly 1, as well as the reading transmission of a significant volume of teachings.