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14th - 20th May 2025
basic Price: £425
This price covers the costs of running this Event
standard Price: £525
This price not only covers our costs but affords a contribution towards Rinpoche and Spirit Horse
full Price: £700
This price affords a more generous contribution for Rinpoche, it supports Spirit Horse as a retreat place for Nyingma teaching and makes these teaching available to people who cant afford the basic price.
concession
Anyone wishing to attend these teachings and empowerments who struggle to afford these
prices please email us and we will arrange something that works for you.
H.E. Lhatse Tulku Rinpoche
A welcome to all!
His Eminence Lhatse Wöntrül Pema Rigdzin Rinpoche is the current throne holder of the
Lhatse Monastery. Born into the noble Lhatse clan, he was recognized from a young age as
an emanation of Guru Padmasambhava. Under the supreme guidance of his root gurus, His
Holiness Penor Rinpoche and Khenpo Jigme Puntsok, Lhatse Tulku Rinpoche has mastered
the Nyingma tradition's profound teachings, including the precious Dzogchen instructions of
the Palyul lineage. Receiving from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche the crown of Vajra Master,
he has become a source of blessing and wisdom for countless Dharma students all over the
world. To meet with and receive empowerments and blessings from such a lama is a rare gift,
opening doors to a mandala of possibilities the benefits of which are incalculable.
For those who have perhaps not experienced this tradition, these initiations provide an
opening into one’s true nature that is beyond measure, and indeed the best possible entrance
into the magnificent Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Those wishing to go deeper into the practise of the Vajrayana, will welcome the blessing
power of teachings and empowerments bestowed by such an accomplished master.
On this retreat Lhatse Tulku Rinpoche has kindly agreed to our request to confer the
empowerments of Vajrasattva - Minling Dorsem, Guru Rinpoche - Rigdzin Düpa, and Yeshe
Tsogyal - Yumka Dechen Gyalmo. Rinpoche will also give teachings on those practices, and
will also teach the Preliminaries of Longchen Nyingtik, which enable you to truly enter the
Vajrayana path.
For the full biography of Lhatse Tulku Rinpoche please follow the link:
https://www.tbss.org/lhatse_tulku.html
Rinpoches’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhatserinpoche.lama
VAJRASATTVA - Minling Dorsem,
From the lineage of Minling Terchen Gyurme Dorje
The practice of Vajrasattva is central to Vajrayana Buddhism, and Minling Dorsem is considered the pinnacle of all Vajrasattva practices. This profound ritual purifies and transforms the practitioner's mind and is esteemed for its ability to remove obstacles and accumulate immense merit. Minling Dorsem is the first sadhana in the in the Rinchen Terdzö since Vajrasattva is the pervader of all mandalas. This terma was given by to Minling Terchen Gyurmed Dorje (1646 - 1714), also known as Terdak Lingpa, by Dharma Protectress Ekajati in person.
GURU RINPOCHE - Rigdzin Düpa,
From the lineage of Longchen Nyingtik
The cycle of teachings and revelations known as "Longchen Nyingtik" (Innermost Essence of Longchenpa) was revealed by Rigdzin Jikme Lingpa (1730-1798) and it is one of the most widespread cycles of teaching within the Nyingmapa tradition. The first sadhana of the Longchen Nyingtik cycle is the Gathering of Vidyadharas (Rigdzin Düpa). The main deity is the Lotus-Born, Padmasambhava. He is in union with his consort Mandarava and surrounded by the eight great vidyadharas of India and the twenty-five disciples. As such, it is the empowerment into the "Guru", the main one of the Three Roots - Guru, Yidam and Dakini.
YESHE TSOGYAL - Yumka Dechen Gyalmo,
From the lineage of Longchen Nyingtik
The empowerment and teachings of Yumka Dechen Gyalmo (Queen of Great Bliss), which is Yeshe Tsogyal, is part of the Longchen Nyingtik cycle, as is Rigdzin Düpa. These teachings were revealed by Rigdzin Jikme Lingpa and represent the Dakini empowerment, the third of the Three Roots. Yeshe Tsogyal’s legacy endures across the Tibetan Buddhist world, where she is revered as an enlightened being, the spiritual mother and the most significant female master.
Longchen Nyingtik Preliminaries,
According to the text of Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol
Ngöndro is a series of preliminary practices in Tibetan Buddhism that prepare practitioners for the more advanced meditation techniques. These foundational exercises are designed to purify negative karma, accumulate merit, and prepare the practitioner's mind for higher spiritual teachings, all under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Rinpoche will teach the Ngondro practices of the Longchen Nyingtik cycle, relying on the text by Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol (1872 – 1952).
Time table
Wednesday 14 May:
Arrival
Thursday 15 May:
10 am -12 pm: Introductory Teachings
2 pm - 4 pm: Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro Teachings
Friday 16 May:
10 am -12 pm: Vajrasattava Minling Dorsem Empowerment
2 pm - 4 pm: Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro Teachings
Saturday 17 May:
10 am -12 pm: Guru Rinpoche Rigdzin Düpa Empowerment
2 pm - 4 pm: Guru Rinpoche Rigdzin Düpa Teachings
Sunday 18 May:
10 am -12 pm: Yeshe Tsogyal Dechen Gyalmo Empowerment
2 pm - 4 pm: Yeshe Tsogyal Dechen Gyalmo Teachings
Monday 19 May:
10 am -12 pm: Yeshe Tsogyal Dechen Gyalmo Teachings
2 pm - 4 pm: Yeshe Tsogyal Dechen Gyalmo Teachings
Tuesday 20 May:
Departure
Texts:
All the texts used in the retreat will be send to the participants in digital format shortly before
the retreat.
Accommodation
The basic price for this event is £425, this price includes three meals a day, buffet style with
many options and no limits. As well as fruit and a "Drink as much as you want" Tea/Coffee
station.
The basic ticket is for camping, we provide shared accommodation in a large yurt or tipi. If
you would like your private space at this price please bring a tent. We do provide sleeping
foams to all participants staying in shared accommodation.
We have three optional extras for accommodation:
Ticket price plus £70 to stay in a shared and heated/insulated round house. Sleeping foam
provided.
Ticket price plus £200 for a private 5 metre yurt next to the river, you can fit up to five
people comfortably, so you can share with friends or family. We can provide up to 5 Sleeping
foams.
Ticket price plus £45 for bedding, this includes duvet, pillow and sheets. (This is optional,
please bring your own bedding if you do not wish to hire some from us.)
site and practicalities
Spirit Horse Mountain Retreat is set amongst wild woods, deep gorges, waterfalls and rivers.
Unique earthy architecture developed there offers a delightful immersion in natural beauty.
Some modern comforts must be left behind and some deeper ones embraced to visit there is to see something both ancient and new and revelatory.
There have been summer camps since 1991 honouring the profound traditions of Padmasambhava including a ten day visit in 2000 of HH Khordong Terchen Tulku Chimed Rigdzin Rinpoche.
General List of what to bring
Sleeping bag and/or duvet, pillow and anything else you need to be cosy and warm at night. We provide comfortable foams on the floor of the lodges, tipis and roundhouses. Sleeping space is shared or you can bring a tent. There is plenty of room in our lodges but visitors are welcome to bring their own tents if they so wish and set up on our camping meadow along the river. We also have private Yurts which can be hired.
Boots
Wellingtons are useful here in wildest Wales in all seasons. Outdoor shoes of some sort.
Warm Clothes
Even in summer the weather can change quickly. An extra layer close to the skin can make a big difference to your comfort.
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes"
Torch
Essential. Lots of narrow paths through the forest and dingles, no lighting, long evenings...
Tent
Everyone is welcome to bring their own tent (or camper van but see below about vehicle access) this guarantees you some private space and storage.
Pure spring water
We have our own supply of completely unadulterated water that is freely available all around the village.
Other useful items
Remember we are in a remote location so stock up on treats like tobacco, chocolate, wine before you come. It is not so easy to nip off to a shop for these things. A flask for hot drinks and hot water bottles can be good too.
Email: contactspirithorse@gmail.com
Need help, or have any questions?
How to get Here:
Detailed directions will be given upon booking for all, whether you are arriving by train or car. We are located 15 minutes from the small village of Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales.
If you are arriving from over seas, the closest airports are London, Manchester and Birmingham. There is a Train from Birmingham to Aberystwyth, and the stop you need to get off at is called Caersws. We will send a driver to pick you up from Caersws, MAKE SURE TO EMAIL US if you require a pick up from Caersws station. If you fly into London, you will first need to get the train to Birmingham. If you fly into Manchester, then you will need to get the train to Shrewsbury, then from there to Caersws.
This journey can be done on one train ticket, you will only need a ticket to Caersws. This one ticket will be valid for each train you need to take to get to Caersws. The ticket can be purchased at the airport train stations, at a machine or at the service desk. Alternatively, you can pre book your ticket at: https://www.thetrainline.com/
Practicalities
Arrival Time: 3 pm - 5 pm. There is a welcoming meal and tea at around 7pm - 7:30 pm
Please make sure to arrive on site at the arrival time. We will ferry you and all your gear in our four wheel drive vehicles down the steep mountain road to the village (if you don't fancy the spectacular mountain footpath). This takes only a few minutes to drive but you will have to load everything into our vehicles with our help. Welcome to the Bhutan of Wales. You can have the full Himalayan adventure without ever leaving Britain.
Please bring all your necessary bedding for you to be warm and comfortable. It can get very cold here at night, even in the summer. Alternatively, we do now offer and optional extra when booking your ticket. For an additional £45, we will provide a duvet, sheets and pillows for your stay.
Spirit Horse Mountain Retreat is set amidst 200 acres of wildest Wales. Our charity; Forest of dreams, was set up in 2002, purchasing the land in 2012, so that this valley could remain protected for ever, slowly returning to its original pristine natural state.
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Bookings and Cancellations Policy
It is really helpful for us when running courses and events if you book in advance.
If we have to cancel an event, we will provide you a full refund without question.
If you need to cancel your booking, you can carry the value of your booking over to another event (subject to availability) or pay £100 admin fee, unless exceptional circumstances.