April 4th - 6th, 2025 UPDATE!

Amitabha Retreat

with Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche

Karma Ratna Rinpoche is unable to travel to Florida as originally planned. While we regret this unexpected situation, we are delighted to share that the retreat will now be guided by Drupon Rinpoche.

This is a rare opportunity to receive one of the most profound Amitabha cycles within the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Received as a pure vision by the great 19th century treasure revealer Lho Nuden Dorje, this practice allows one to swiftly reach the Pure Land of Great Bliss at death. This cycle contains unique activity practices to benefit others at the time of death or in the Bardo.

About the Retreat

This Amitabha cycle is concise and easy to practice. Over the course of three days, participants will receive empowerment, transmission, and teachings, based on “The Ruby Garland” Cycle of Nuden Dorje and will have the opportunity to engage in the practice together. This retreat is designed to deepen your understanding and practice of the Dharma, offering a path to spiritual awakening and inner peace.

Transmissions for the complete Ruby Garland cycle will be given:

“The Ruby Garland: A Means for Accomplishing the Mandala of the Transcendent and Victorious Lord Amitabha” “Swift Accomplishment of the Rainbow Body Within One Week: The Indispensable Practice of Consciousness–Transference” “The Heart–Essence of Enlightened Activity: A Torma Practice for the Protectors of the Teachings of The Ruby Garland” “The Stairway to Liberation in the Realm of Great Bliss: Funerary Rites Following The Ruby Garland, Mandala Ritual of the Transcendent and Victorious Lord Amitabha” “Self–Liberation from Evil Destinies: A Prayer to be Reborn in the Bliss–Endowed Realm”

The Importance of Amitabha

Amitabha, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Light, holds a central place in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the context of death and dying. Amitabha is revered for his boundless compassion and his Pure Land, Sukhavati, where beings can be reborn and attain enlightenment. The practice of Amitabha is believed to benefit those who have died by guiding them to the Pure Land, where they can continue their spiritual journey free from suffering. Through the Amitabha practice, we can cultivate a connection with Amitabha's enlightened qualities and generate the aspiration to attain rebirth in Sukhavati, ensuring a peaceful transition at the time of death.

Translator: Virginia Blum

Virginia Blum has been a practicing Buddhist and meditator since 1999. She has studied under and worked closely as a translator with many lineage-holding Tibetan masters. In addition to completing the traditional Drikung Kagyu Ngöndro, she has years of extensive meditation training in both solitary and group retreat settings. While her training has been primarily focused on the Tibetan tradition, since 2016 she has also studied and practiced intensively within the Vipassana tradition of early Buddhism and regularly attends month-long meditation retreats at The forest Refuge, IMS and Spirit Rock.

Important Event Information

  • Receive the sacred empowerment for Nuden Dorje’s Ruby Galand Amitabha

  • Gain the transmission of the teachings, ensuring the unbroken lineage of wisdom.

  • Engage in in-depth teachings on the text and its practices.

  • Participate in guided meditation and practice sessions to integrate the teachings into your daily life.

  • Contact us

  • Please make sure to register online, as printed text copies are prepared based on the registration list. If you're not registered, we may not have a printed copy available for you—but a link to a digital version will be provided instead.