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Vajrassattva - The Joy in Purification, Retreat with Chamtrul Rinpoche - 9th July to 13th July 2026
Date: Thur 9th to Monday 13th July 2026
Times: Starting with a welcome on Thursday evening, closing Monday afternoon
Format: x4 Nights, Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
We are most honoured to welcome Chamtrul Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master, to host a very special retreat on Vajrasattva, the meditational deity of purification. Rinpoche has taught thousands of students across the world, sharing the authentic wisdom of the Buddhist tradition with compassion and precision. His teachings are known to cut straight to the heart, inspiring confidence, joy, and genuine transformation in those who receive them.
During this extended four-day residential retreat at Lam Rim Centre, Rinpoche will guide us in the practice of Vajrasattva. This meditation practice enables us to cleanse obscurations, disentangle from negative patterns, and return to the natural clarity of mind. Vajrasattva practice brings with it a joy that naturally arises from ethical conduct and resolve, providing a stability that uplifts the whole spiritual path.
Set in the tranquil Welsh countryside, the retreat offers a rare chance to receive teachings, engage in mantra recitation, and experience the power of Vajrasattva under the direct guidance of an authentic lineage master.
Key Topics
The Meaning and Purpose of Vajrasattva Practice – purification as a foundation of transformation and liberation.
The Four Opponent Powers – cultivating reliance, regret, remedial action, and resolve.
The Hundred-Syllable Mantra – recitation, meaning, and meditative application.
Karma & Obscurations – understanding negative karma, their causes & effects, and how they are purified.
Vajrasattva and Ethical Conduct – how purification restores joy, clarity, and stability in our path.
Dedication of Merit – sealing the practice with compassion for the benefit of all beings.
Participants will receive the sadhana for practice at the start of the retreat composed by Chamtrul Rinpoche.
About the Teacher
Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso is the recognized reincarnation of the second Chamtrul Rinpoche, Pema Nangsel Dorje, who was one of the heads of the Mardo Tashi Choeling Monastery in Tibet and the holy incarnation of the Kathok Chamtrul Kunzig Dorje.
At fourteen, Chamtrul Rinpoche entered his monastery to study with his first Root Guru, the Dzogchen Master Naljor Yeshe Wangchuk. Under this great master he studied the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro), Heat Yoga, Great Perfection Teachings and more, and completed the Ngondro accumulation three consecutive times.
Rinpoche then joined the Shedra program of philosophical studies, first at the Great Kathok Monastery, and then at Sertha Larung, a highly renowned Buddhist Institute that at its peak could hold around 10,000 students. After many years of rigorous studies of the Five Sciences curriculum under the supervision of his main Root Guru, H.H. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, Rinpoche gained a vast and profound knowledge of the Sutra and Tantra and was conferred the title ‘Khenpo’ – an equivalent of ‘Doctor in Buddhist Philosophy’.
Rinpoche again received this title from Kathok Monastery, where he was also honored with the traditional Pandita hat of the Khenpos. Rinpoche also received all the cycles of teachings, empowerments and transmissions from more than twenty five different qualified masters and scholars from India and Tibet.
Having completed his studies, Rinpoche returned to his own monastery, opened a Shedra, and stayed there for many years to teach the monks. Since 1996, Chamtrul Rinpoche has been teaching in numerous Buddhist institutes in India and across the Globe. Rinpoche regularly taught at the ZKL Nyingma Monastery in Dharamsala for around 10 years. Today Rinpoche teaches at the Bodhicitta Dharma Centre which has more than 4,000 registered members from over 100 different countries. Following invitations from students worldwide, Rinpoche yearly travels to bestow teachings, empowerments, transmissions and lectures in places such as the United States, Europe, South Africa, Israel and most of Asia. His range of subjects includes the Ngondro, Tantric generation and completion stage practices as well as basic Buddhist Sutric and Tantric Philosophy, depending on the students’ interests and capacities.
Rinpoche dedicates his life to help people find inner peace, and is always ready to give Dharma teachings wherever they are needed. Through his invaluable knowledge and practical advice, Rinpoche compassionately guides his students toward ultimate peace and happiness. In his own words:
“Without discriminating against anybody based on their gender, race, creed and so forth, I wish them to enjoy excellent peace and harmony. I try to the best of my ability to promote the view, meditation and conduct of non-violence, which is the indispensable source for the spread and enhancement of the inner peace of mind.”
Learn more about Chamtrul Rinpoche here: https://chamtrul-rinpoche.com/
Schedule
Thursday 9th July 2026
Arrive from 5pm
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome Talk & Evening Introduction
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July 2026
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation [Optional]
8:30am-10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm - Session 1
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm - Karma Yoga
2:00pm-3:00pm - Afternoon Break
3:00pm-5:00pm - Session 2
5:30pm-6:00pm - Break
6:00pm-7:00pm - Supper
7:00pm-9:00pm - Session 3
Monday 13th July 2026
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation [Optional]
8:30am-10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm - Final Session
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm - Karma Yoga
2:00pm - Course End
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in well-being, meditation, religious life, and inner development, Buddhist practitioners of all levels. Some background in sadhana practice is encouraged, though not essential.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and an evening supper. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select Donate Onsite ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select Donate via BACS ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.
Date: Thur 9th to Monday 13th July 2026
Times: Starting with a welcome on Thursday evening, closing Monday afternoon
Format: x4 Nights, Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
We are most honoured to welcome Chamtrul Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master, to host a very special retreat on Vajrasattva, the meditational deity of purification. Rinpoche has taught thousands of students across the world, sharing the authentic wisdom of the Buddhist tradition with compassion and precision. His teachings are known to cut straight to the heart, inspiring confidence, joy, and genuine transformation in those who receive them.
During this extended four-day residential retreat at Lam Rim Centre, Rinpoche will guide us in the practice of Vajrasattva. This meditation practice enables us to cleanse obscurations, disentangle from negative patterns, and return to the natural clarity of mind. Vajrasattva practice brings with it a joy that naturally arises from ethical conduct and resolve, providing a stability that uplifts the whole spiritual path.
Set in the tranquil Welsh countryside, the retreat offers a rare chance to receive teachings, engage in mantra recitation, and experience the power of Vajrasattva under the direct guidance of an authentic lineage master.
Key Topics
The Meaning and Purpose of Vajrasattva Practice – purification as a foundation of transformation and liberation.
The Four Opponent Powers – cultivating reliance, regret, remedial action, and resolve.
The Hundred-Syllable Mantra – recitation, meaning, and meditative application.
Karma & Obscurations – understanding negative karma, their causes & effects, and how they are purified.
Vajrasattva and Ethical Conduct – how purification restores joy, clarity, and stability in our path.
Dedication of Merit – sealing the practice with compassion for the benefit of all beings.
Participants will receive the sadhana for practice at the start of the retreat composed by Chamtrul Rinpoche.
About the Teacher
Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso is the recognized reincarnation of the second Chamtrul Rinpoche, Pema Nangsel Dorje, who was one of the heads of the Mardo Tashi Choeling Monastery in Tibet and the holy incarnation of the Kathok Chamtrul Kunzig Dorje.
At fourteen, Chamtrul Rinpoche entered his monastery to study with his first Root Guru, the Dzogchen Master Naljor Yeshe Wangchuk. Under this great master he studied the Preliminary Practices (Ngondro), Heat Yoga, Great Perfection Teachings and more, and completed the Ngondro accumulation three consecutive times.
Rinpoche then joined the Shedra program of philosophical studies, first at the Great Kathok Monastery, and then at Sertha Larung, a highly renowned Buddhist Institute that at its peak could hold around 10,000 students. After many years of rigorous studies of the Five Sciences curriculum under the supervision of his main Root Guru, H.H. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, Rinpoche gained a vast and profound knowledge of the Sutra and Tantra and was conferred the title ‘Khenpo’ – an equivalent of ‘Doctor in Buddhist Philosophy’.
Rinpoche again received this title from Kathok Monastery, where he was also honored with the traditional Pandita hat of the Khenpos. Rinpoche also received all the cycles of teachings, empowerments and transmissions from more than twenty five different qualified masters and scholars from India and Tibet.
Having completed his studies, Rinpoche returned to his own monastery, opened a Shedra, and stayed there for many years to teach the monks. Since 1996, Chamtrul Rinpoche has been teaching in numerous Buddhist institutes in India and across the Globe. Rinpoche regularly taught at the ZKL Nyingma Monastery in Dharamsala for around 10 years. Today Rinpoche teaches at the Bodhicitta Dharma Centre which has more than 4,000 registered members from over 100 different countries. Following invitations from students worldwide, Rinpoche yearly travels to bestow teachings, empowerments, transmissions and lectures in places such as the United States, Europe, South Africa, Israel and most of Asia. His range of subjects includes the Ngondro, Tantric generation and completion stage practices as well as basic Buddhist Sutric and Tantric Philosophy, depending on the students’ interests and capacities.
Rinpoche dedicates his life to help people find inner peace, and is always ready to give Dharma teachings wherever they are needed. Through his invaluable knowledge and practical advice, Rinpoche compassionately guides his students toward ultimate peace and happiness. In his own words:
“Without discriminating against anybody based on their gender, race, creed and so forth, I wish them to enjoy excellent peace and harmony. I try to the best of my ability to promote the view, meditation and conduct of non-violence, which is the indispensable source for the spread and enhancement of the inner peace of mind.”
Learn more about Chamtrul Rinpoche here: https://chamtrul-rinpoche.com/
Schedule
Thursday 9th July 2026
Arrive from 5pm
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome Talk & Evening Introduction
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July 2026
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation [Optional]
8:30am-10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm - Session 1
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm - Karma Yoga
2:00pm-3:00pm - Afternoon Break
3:00pm-5:00pm - Session 2
5:30pm-6:00pm - Break
6:00pm-7:00pm - Supper
7:00pm-9:00pm - Session 3
Monday 13th July 2026
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation [Optional]
8:30am-10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm - Final Session
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm - Karma Yoga
2:00pm - Course End
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in well-being, meditation, religious life, and inner development, Buddhist practitioners of all levels. Some background in sadhana practice is encouraged, though not essential.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and an evening supper. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select Donate Onsite ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select Donate via BACS ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.