Private Retreat
Flexible Dates
Samye New York
Samye Hermitage New York is a sanctuary for those who wish to deepen their practice and train their minds. We encourage serious Buddhist practitioners who are studying under the guidance of an authentic teacher to apply for private retreat. After we receive your deposit, our resident teacher will review your application and reach out directly to confirm your retreat plan. As a retreatant at our center, you can enjoy the use of our Bath House, which includes shower, toilet, and laundry facilities, as well as our Lotus Barn, which includes a kitchen, dining area, and shrine area. There is also…
The Four Foundations: Tibetan New Year’s Retreat
With Tulku Migmar Tsering, Matthew Zalichin and Michael Friedman
Flexible Dates
From February 15 to 23, 2025, immerse yourself in our annual Tibetan Near Year's retreat on the Four Foundations of the Dharma, a powerful way to purify and let go of negative karma and habits in preparation for the year ahead. According to tradition, actions performed during these final days of the year carry special potency, making this a uniquely auspicious time for spiritual practice. We invite you to take this opportunity to collectively gather merit and engage in purification, whether you choose to participate in person or online. Retreat Focus: We will delve into the Four Foundations, or…
Nekhor Pilgrimage 2025: The Sacred Sites of Guru Padmasambhava in the Kathmandu Valley
March 7 - 15, 2025
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Nekhor is delighted to announce a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Guru Rinpoche in Nepal, happening this March 2025 in alignment with Chötrul Duchen, the Great Festival of Miracles. These first fifteen days of the Tibetan lunar new year are an auspicious time, with the virtuous actions of visiting sacred places and making offerings being multiplied hundreds of thousands of times in power. Join us on March 7th at the great Boudha Stupa, where our week-long journey begins. Guided by senior lamas from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and our dedicated Nekhor team, we will explore the sacred sites…
Samye Institute Summer Immersion: The Five Fields of Buddhist Knowledge
With Phakchok Rinpoche, Tulku Migmar Tsering, John Makransky, Hilary Herdman, Oriane Lavole, Seth Auster-Rosen and Tawni Tidwell
June 16 - July 26, 2025
Samye Hermitage New York
This immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings on the inner fields of knowledge—Buddhist philosophy and meditative practices—with the outer fields of knowledge, such as logic, medicine, language, artisanry, astrology, and geomancy. These teachings are delivered by accomplished Tibetan masters and academically-trained scholar-practitioners, fostering a holistic learning experience. What You'll Learn Rooted in centuries-old training methods from India and Tibet, this program introduces participants to the foundational Buddhist wisdom that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. Over six weeks,…
Thirty-Five Day Retreat on the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel
With Tulku Migmar Tsering
August 3 - September 6, 2025
Samye Hermitage New York
For practitioners of the Guru Padmasambhava's heart practice—Tukdrup Barché Kunsel (Dispeller of All Obstacles)—the Thirty-Five Day Retreat is renowned for its effectiveness in evoking the profound blessings of this practice. On Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche's advice, Tulku Migmar Tsering will lead a select group of practitioners through this sequence of practice, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the key points of the Vajrayana, and the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel in particular. The Tukdrup Barché Kunsel was discovered by the Great Tertön Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa in the 19th century, with the support of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Jamgön Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. The chief…