Wisdom Mind, Radiance, and Action of the Werma - Online Program

The Shambhala teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche emerge from an acknowledgment of the sacred background of so-called ‘reality.’ They are intended to provoke sacred action and encourage practitioners to take responsibility for their lives.

Online Participation: For those unable to join us in person, an online option will be available during registration, offering a way to stay connected with the retreat from wherever you are. Selected talks and teachings will be livestreamed. The online program will not include interactive sessions, discussion groups, or facilitated group activities; it is simply an opportunity to receive and connect with selected teachings remotely.

This body of teachings includes practical guidance for personal conduct in one’s immediate environment, whether it be a household, workplace, retreat center, or society in general. While it is meant to be practiced by laypeople in a secular, non-religious manner, it is also directly related to the tantric lineage traditions of Tibet and India. This includes the practices of Dzogchen and Mahamudra taught by great masters of the Nyingma, Kagyu, and other ancient schools.

Casa Werma will host one of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s senior students, the Dorje Loppön Lodro Eric Holm, in an opportunity to study the connections between Vajrayana and the Shambhala path. The core of the retreat will be the practice of the Werma Sadhana, which was first written in 1980 on the Casa Werma ground by Trungpa Rinpoche. Participants will examine the Werma Sadhana in depth, including its history, intent, and background.

Vajrayana formless meditation will deepen the participants’ understanding of Shiwa Ökar, one of the Werma Sadhana’s principal deities, along with the cosmic mirror principle. Our Practice will unfold sacred outlook through enriching presence, attention to the ayatanas, and compassionate radiance of the Rigden King.

Along with the Werma Sadhana and formless meditation, participants will engage in daily Gesar lhasang, lujong (to loosen up the physical and subtle body), contemplative study and Ashe stroke practice.

The setting for the retreat will be Casa Werma, a jewel of Mexico’s spiritual landscape and a favorite getaway for Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Situated in the pueblo magico of Pátzcuaro, Casa Werma is a curated garden and hacienda that is integrated into the local community as well as the contemporary Shambhala teaching circuit.

Prerequisite: The retreat is restricted to people who have received the Werma Sadhana.

The retreat includes an online preparatory study group designed to help participants prepare for the retreat and begin connecting with the teachings and with one another before arriving at Casa Werma. Details will be announced soon.

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