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3 Day Retreat

Retreat Program:

CHAMTRUL RINPOCHE
Dzogchen Urgyen Ling, Gjerrild
August 7–9, 2026

We are delighted to announce that Chamtrul Rinpoche will be holding his first weekend retreat in Denmark, to be held in Gjerrild at the beginning of August.

The retreat will begin with a two-hour session on The Heart Essence Lineage: Teachings and Lineage Stories of Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa.

The main theme for the rest of the weekend will be Drops of Advice from My Heart, a text by Kyabjé Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok. This short text of 23 verses presents the complete path to enlightenment in a concise way.

Kyabjé Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok (1933–2004) was a highly respected teacher, tertön, and spiritual guide within Tibetan Buddhism. He founded the Sertar-institute — perhaps better known as Larung Gar—which is a non-sectarian center for the study and practice of Buddhism. At its peak, it was home to more than 10,000 monks, nuns, and lay practitioners.

Chamtrul Rinpoche studied there for several years under Kyabjé Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok, who became his root guru.

Several translations of the text exist. The version we will be using during the retreat will be provided to all participants at the beginning of the retreat.

Chamtrul Rinpoche will teach in English.

Registration is required to attend the retreat.

Day 1 – August 7

For participants staying at Dzogchen Urgyen Ling during the retreat, arrival and check-in will be open from 14:30 to 16:30.
Dinner will be served from 17:30 to 18:30.

First session: 19:00–21:00
The Heart Essence Lineage: Teachings and Lineage Stories of Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa

Day 2 – August 8

The main topic for the remainder of the retreat will be based on the text Drops of Advice from My Heart by Kyabjé Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok.

Morning practice (optional): in your room or in the gompa
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30

First session: 9:00–12:00 (including a break)
Lunch: 12:30–13:30

Second session: 14:00–17:00 (including a break)
Dinner: 18:00–19:00

Evening practice (optional): 20:00–21:00 in your room or in the gompa

Day 3 – August 9

Morning practice (optional): in the gompa or in your room

Final session: 9:00–12:00 (including a break)
Lunch: 12:30–13:30

13:30–14:15: Help with clean-up and check-out

 

Accommodation During the Retreat

It is possible to stay at Dzogchen Urgyen Ling during the retreat. Accommodation options include:

  • A dormitory with space for 8 participants
  • Several twin rooms
  • Two single rooms
  • A limited number of tent spaces
  • The teaching hall can approximately hold 45 people.
  • Please note that the number of rooms—especially single rooms—is limited. If you are happy to stay in a dormitory or shared room, please indicate this in your registration email. Likewise, please let us know if you require a single room.

It is also possible to stay nearby:

 

Regardless of accommodation style, all participants must attend all sessions (except those marked optional).

Cost covering and donations

The teachings are on donation. This donation can be offered at the end of the retreat. 

Below are the set prices for the accommodation and meals.

Covering of accommodation and meals

The price for accommodation and all meals (ovo-lacto vegetarian) during this Retreat at Dzogchen Urgyen Ling is 900 DKK.

  • A deposit of 600 DKK is required upon registration. It can be transferred to the MobilePay box, nr: [1295QG], named: “Dharma Retreat (7-9 August Gjerrild)”.
  • Registration is confirmed once the deposit is received.
  • Please register no later than July 31, 2026, to support planning and food shopping.
  • The remaining 300 DKK must be paid by July 31, 2026 (via the same MobilePay box).

Cancellations made no later than July 28, 2026, will receive a full refund of the deposit.

Covering all meals but without accommodation

The price for participating in the retreat without staying overnight at Dzogchen Urgyen Ling is 750 DKK.
This includes access to the retreat venue, meals (ovo-lacto vegetarian), and coffee/tea during breaks.

  • A deposit of 500 DKK is required upon registration. It can be transferred to the MobilePay box, nr: [1295QG], named: “Dharma Retreat (7-9 August Gjerrild)”.
  • Registration is confirmed once the deposit is received.
  • Please register no later than July 31, 2026, to support planning and food shopping.
  • The remaining 250 DKK must be paid by July 31, 2026 (via the same MobilePay box).

Cancellations made no later than July 28, 2026, will receive a full refund of the deposit.

Lunches only option

If you are not staying at Dzogchen Urgyen Ling and only wish to join for lunch on August 8 and August 9, the price is 500 DKK. This includes access to the retreat venue, 2 lunches (ovo-lacto vegetarian), and coffee/tea during breaks.

  • A deposit of 500 DKK is required upon registration. 
  • It can be transferred to the MobilePay box, nr: [1295QG], named: “Dharma Retreat (7-9 August Gjerrild)”.
  • Registration is confirmed once the deposit is received.
  • Please register no later than July 31, 2026, to support planning and food shopping.

Cancellations made no later than July 28, 2026, will receive a full refund of the deposit.

Participation only (no meals or accommodation)

If you wish to attend the retreat without meals or accommodation, the price is 200 DKK. This includes the use of the retreat venue and coffee/tea during breaks.

  • A deposit of 200 DKK is required upon registration. It can be transferred to the MobilePay box, nr: [1295QG], named: “Dharma Retreat (7-9 August Gjerrild)”.
  • Registration is confirmed once the deposit is received.
  • Please register no later than July 31, 2026, to support planning and food shopping.

Cancellations made no later than July 28, 2026, will receive a full refund of the deposit.

 

Please note: Your registration is only confirmed once the registration fee has been paid, unless otherwise agreed.

In case of cancellation, the full fee/payment—minus any incurred costs—will be refunded if the cancellation happens before July 28, 2026.

The retreat venue has limited capacity, and a place cannot be guaranteed without prior registration.

All meals served will be ovo-lacto vegetarian. If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please notify us well in advance so we can do our best to accommodate them.

Please be aware that all participants are expected to help with meal preparation, dishwashing, and cleaning of the areas used during the course.

Please be aware that regardless of which of the above options you book. These do not include a donation for the teachings received. They only cover the maintenance fee to the retreat venue and your food and accommodation.

Please bring your own bed linen and sleeping bag. Bed linen can also be rented for 100 DKK.

Registration