En cette époque de profonde transformation, puissions-nous nous réunir dans la pure aspiration au chemin de la libération, afin de nous imprégner ensemble de la sagesse, de la compassion et des bénédictions de la lignée sacrée.
Puisse cette retraite devenir une cause authentique d'éveil, de paix et de mérite, au bénéfice de tous les êtres, aussi vastes que l'espace.
INVITATION TO THE 15TH DENTOG CHIGMA RETREAT, WITH OUR PRECIOUS CHODPA LAMA RINPOCHE.
The Machig Ling Buddhist Centre is delighted and honoured to invite you to the fifteenth Dentok Chigma retreat, led by the most venerable Lama Chödpa Rinpoche, which will take place from 15 to 22 August 2026, amidst the tranquillity and natural beauty of the Aude.
During these days of retreat, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the practice of the Dharma, to receive Rinpoche’s teachings and blessings, and to cultivate mindfulness, compassion and wisdom in an environment conducive to contemplation and inner transformation.
THE PRECIOUS PRACTICE OF DENTOK CHIGMA
Dentok Chigma, ‘accomplishment in a single sitting’, is a rare and profound method of Chöd, transmitted through the unbroken lineage of realised masters. This retreat offers an opportunity to connect with the essence of the practice, in an authentic retreat setting, under the blessed guidance of Chödpa Lama Rinpoche.
The retreat will begin on the evening of Saturday 15 August.
On Sunday morning, Rinpoche will offer an introduction to the practice of Chöd for practitioners who have not yet received it.
Please note: It is necessary to have received the Chöd initiation in order to participate in this retreat. No access will be granted without this transmission.
RETREAT FRAMEWORK
In order to preserve the spiritual integrity created by the retreat:
Retreatants are asked to remain on the premises throughout the retreat. It will not be possible to leave the centre before the end.
A vow of silence (noble silence) will be observed from Sunday morning until Friday evening. This is a precious opportunity to stabilise the mind, allow natural clarity to emerge and connect more deeply with the present moment.
WELCOME AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Expected arrival: Saturday 15 August before 6.00 pm.
End of the retreat: late afternoon on Saturday 22 August, with the option to depart on Sunday.
Transfers are available from:
Perpignan ⇄ Machig Ling Centre
Quillan ⇄ Machig Ling Centre
It is essential to book your transport place at least one week in advance.
Please check the information on the 1-euro buses (Perpignan–Quillan) to organise your journey via the ‘Accueil - Sankéo - Perpignan’ website or via BlaBlaCar Carpooling or Bus, Travel anywhere on a budget | BlaBlaCar
For any logistical queries or questions regarding transport:
machigling108dakini@gmail.com
CANCELLATION POLICY
We would like to remind you that organising a retreat of this nature requires significant human and material resources.
In the event of cancellation less than 30 days before the start date, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding and commitment.
In this era of profound transformation, may we come together in the pure aspiration for the path to liberation, so that we may collectively imbibe the wisdom, compassion and blessings of the sacred lineage.
May this retreat become a genuine cause of awakening, peace and merit, for the benefit of all beings, as vast as space itself.
We look forward to practising alongside you under the guidance of the most precious Chödpa Lama Rinpoche.
The Machig Ling Centre team