A Journey into the Ancient Wisdom of the Bön Tradition
Are you seeking to deepen your meditation practice and access the primordial wisdom within? This retreat offers a rare opportunity to study Tummo (Inner Fire), one of the six yogas described in the Kusum Rangshar, an extraordinary collection of Dzogchen teachings by Shardza Rinpoche.
This is Part 1 of a three-part foundational series designed to purify the mind, brighten awakened awareness, and activate the body’s subtle energy systems
What is Tummo?
This retreat serves as the entry point to the Kusum Rangshar cycle. In this first stage, we focus on the essential groundwork required to safely generate and maintain inner fire.
- Experience the emptiness of body and thoughts.
- Ignite the “inner fire” to burn away obscurations.
- Establish a foundation of clear awareness required for advanced Dzogchen practices.
What Will You Learn? (Part 1 Curriculum)
The program includes:
- Tsa Lung Exercises: Physical movements and breathwork for balancing the winds.
- Visualization: Initial stages of working with chakras, channels, and energy drops.
- Deity Practice: The practice with Khandro Thuje Kundrolma to support the work.
Note: As this is an advanced practice, participants are required to already have a strong meditation practice and the ability to “find stillness”.
The Teachers
You will be guided by two highly experienced masters of the Bön lineage.
- Geshe Sonam Gurung A lineage holder of the Yungdrung Bön tradition, Geshe Sonam earned his degree under His Holiness the 33rd Menri Trizin. He has translated numerous essential Bon Dzogchen texts and founded the Shenten Thagye Ling monastery in Nepal
- John Jackson With over 25 years of experience leading more than 100 meditation retreats globally, John Jackson has trained for three decades with senior Bön lineage masters. He formerly served as a professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and director of the Chamma Ling Retreat Center.
Retreat Highlights & Extras
Cultural Excursion Following the four-day retreat, participants are invited to join the teachers on an exclusive excursion to some of Crete’s most fascinating historical and scenic sites. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into the teachings in a relaxed setting. (Note: The Lineage journey is not included in the retreat cost). Click here to have a look at the flyer of this additional event
Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM) During non-teaching hours, you may book private consultations (diagnosis and treatment) with Amchi Khedup Loden Gurung, a highly accomplished doctor of Sowa Rigpa. (Note: Consultations are not included in the retreat cost). Click here to have a look at the flyer
Get Started on Your Healing Journey
🗓️ Practical Details
- Date: May 20th – 23rd, 2026.
- Location: Agape Crete, Amiras (700m altitude, overlooking the Libyan Sea) or online
- Tuition: €450 per person for in-person and online both (Scholarships available upon request).
- Language: The in-person event is in English, with Spanish and Portuguese simultaneous translation for the virtual online event
- Accommodation: Options range from €15 to €120 per day.
- Meals: Full board is available for €35 per day.
- Travel: The closest airport is Heraklion (approx. 1 hour drive). Pickup or rental cars can be arranged.
- Language: The teaching will be in English, with simultaneous Spanish and Portuguese translations for our online Zoom session
- Online participation: he teaching will also be available live, via Zoom, with simultaneous Spanish and Portuguese translations available, so online participation is also possible. The sign up process is the same and you will receive a link via which to connect during the event. Please note the event is during the day in Athens timezone (GMT+2).
- Tourist visa for EU: Unfortunately, we are not in a position to help you obtain visas for the European Union should you require one. However, we are happy to provide you with a letter of invitation, a letter to the Greek consulate in your country, as well as proof of payment for the retreat and accomodation.
Recommended Preparation To support your practice during the retreat, we recommend reading:
“Self-Arising Three-fold Embodiment of Enlightenment” by Tashi Gyaltsen Shardza (Translated by Daniel P. Brown & Geshe Sonam Gurung).
Secure your seat today to embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and deeper connection.
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📩 How to Book:
Just follow the link below and fill up the registration form.
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