MAHAMUDRA AND TREKCHÖ RETREAT: Resting in the Natural State

“There is nothing superior to, or more precious than, being able to break the chain of discursive thinking”. -Tulku Urgyen

Casa Werma is a magical place, blessed by both Sakyongs, in a region of Mexico that has been sacred to the indigenous population for centuries. There is no better place to practice the profound teachings of mahamudra and its dzogchen equivalent, trekchö.

This 13th annual retreat will be guided by the pith instructions of Kagyu and Nyingma lineage masters, including the Ninth Karmapa, Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, Tulku Urgyen, Khenpo Gangshar and the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa. The retreat will be mostly in silence, with ample time for deep practice, individual study, conversation and interviews, and the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful beauty of this place.

The superb meals, housekeeping and gardens are provided and maintained by local Mexican sangha and staff, who have been the heart of the Casa Werma family for many years. Whether this is your first visit or you have attended many of these retreats, in the midst of such chaos and anxiety in the world this is a rare opportunity to practice with a group of committed vajra friends.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so early registration is strongly recommended. To receive the “early bird” discount, register before January 19, 2026. After registration fills, you can request to be on a waiting list.

Prerequisite
Participants must have received the pointing out transmission of mind nature from a qualified teacher of the Kagyu or Nyingma lineage.n

The Teacher

The retreat will be led by Richard John , an early student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who also served as acharya for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Richard completed the first three-year retreat at Gampo Abbey, and has led meditation retreats throughout North America for over 30 years.

Heart Gifts It is customary to offer a monetary heart gift to a dharma teacher. This is a significant source of income for many teachers. Gifts are voluntary, and any amount will be appreciated. There will be an opportunity to do this near the end of the program

Patron Tuition not including accommodations: $2,000 usd.  We invite all who are able to do so to consider paying the Patron tuition rate. By doing so, you make it possible for us to offer scholarships to others, particularly our Mexico sangha, while also contributing to Casa Werma’s year-round operations. Please select Patron Tuition Add-On in Registration.

Subsidized program tuition not including accommodations: 20% off Full Tuition  If the full program tuition is unworkable for you, please pay the subsidized rate. Unfortunately, Casa Werma is not able to offer work/trade options at this time. Please type “SUBSIDIZED” in Discount Code in Registration.