June 11–25, 2025

Sacred Pilgrimage

with His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche and Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche

Sacred pilgrimage is considered one of the most precious opportunities a practitioner can embark upon to deepen their devotion to the path of awakening. We are so grateful Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche and Virginia Blum are offering a unique opportunity for practitioners to journey with them to the Himalayas to pray in the sacred temples and landscapes of the great masters. This offers a beautiful opportunity to expand our knowledge of the Dharma and establish positive karmic connections with sacred sites and a living lineage of masters.

Join us on a journey to Ladakh, India, a special region of the Himalayas known for its preservation of ancient Buddhist culture and tradition. Visit temples hidden high in the clouds, pray in the caves of the most renowned yogis in history, enjoy endless chai and momos, meditate to the sublime chanting of monks in the monastery, and prostrate in gratitude as we we enter the glorious presence of His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche.

We have the precious opportunity to receive the last teachings His Holiness will offer before he enters into 3 year retreat, so the time is more auspicious than ever.

Each day Drupon Rinpoche will offer practice sessions and teachings to ground us in the heart of Dharma. And throughout the journey we will be blessed with teachings from guest teachers and Rinpoches in the monasteries.

Whether you are new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, this journey is bound to be an experience of a lifetime.

Trip Highlights

  • Phyang Monastery
  • Gentle Himalayan nature walk
  • Lamayuru Monastery
  • Naropa’s cave
  • Atitse Monastery
  • Pangong Lake
  • Alchi Monastery
  • Thiksey Monastery
  • Hevajra Drupchen with His Holiness

Important Information

  • Pricing and details of this event will be posted in the coming month. If you are interested in joining this journey and would like to be notified when details and registration is posted, please fill out this form. 

    https://forms.gle/wNeXLz9jfb3D7nAY9

  • * All teachings and translation

    * All empowerments and transmissions

    * All accommodations from June 11-24

    * All ground transport

    * All meals

  • You will be responsible to purchase your flights, yet we of course are here to help you for any information you might need. You will fly in and out of New Delhi for your international flight. Then book a local flight from New Delhi to Leh.

  • When registration opens we will post a detailed document to answer any questions you might have about packing lists, visas, travel information, health, and more. Four things to know ahead of time that may help to shape your plans.

    1.) No travel vaccines are required by law for India, yet you may choose to connect with your health care practitioner to do what is best for you.

    2.) Visas to India can only be applied for 30 days before arrival, and can be done online.

    3.) Ladakh is high in altitude, yet we will not be going on overly adventurous hikes. So if you have good to moderate health, you should be able to adapt just fine in the Himalayan region we will visit.

    4.) We recommend that you consider arriving at least two days before the journey begins to sleep and adapt from potential jet lag so you are fresh for the first day of teachings.

  • We are here to support every step of the way. If you have any questions, please reach out to your retreat coordinator Carolina Putnam

    WhatsApp: +506.8765.8030 (quickest response) 

    Email: Carolina@lamadorje.net