Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik Drupchö (group practice intensive) (English)

Led by Florence Koh, Chris Jay and Sydney Jay.

Location: Sea to Sky Retreat Centre (SSRC), Whistler, BC, Canada

Time: August 16–24, 2025

SSRC will be hosting an in-person Drupchö (group practice intensive) of the profound Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik — The Heart Essence of Deathless Ārya Tāra. This sacred practice will be led by Instructors of Siddhartha’s Intent  Florence Koh, Chris Jay, and Sydney Jay.

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche strongly encourages us to engage in intensive group practice. Practicing together in this way greatly increases merit and removes obstacles—for ourselves, the Sangha, and the Guru’s enlightened activity.

The Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik is a deeply blessed practice of White Tāra, uniting the Vajrayāna deity yoga traditions of three great Indian vidyādharas: Shrī Siṃha, Vimalamitra, and Guru Padmasambhava. To truly practice the Dharma, we need long life – relatively of our human body, and ultimately of our experience and realization of intrinsic awareness, the true essence of White Tāra. This practice creates the conditions for both.

During the Drupchö, we will review teachings on Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in the ritual roles of Umdze (chant leader) and Chöpon (shrine master). Instruction in torma-making will be offered. Evening mudrā classes will also be available. 

This Drubchö will be dedicated to the long life and continued activity of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, whose tireless efforts to preserve and transmit the Dharma continue to benefit beings across traditions and cultures. As students deeply connected to his vast mandala of activity, we gather with the aspiration that Rinpoche remains in this world for a very long time, in excellent health, and that all his enlightened aspirations be swiftly and fully accomplished.

Come and join us for this auspicious festival of practice!

Prerequisite

Participants must have received the Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik empowerment from a qualified master.

Arrival & Departure

Arrival: Saturday, August 16, arrive between 3pm-6pm for dinner and orientation

Departure: Sunday, August 24, depart after breakfast

Early Arrival – By Exception Only: Due to limited staffing and the need to fully prepare the retreat space, early arrival is not generally accommodated. If you have a specific travel-related reason that requires you to arrive earlier than retreat starting day, please contact us in advance. Early arrival must be pre-approved by SSRC, is subject to availability and incur an additional cost of CA$155 per night.  Please note that SSRC is off-grid and remotely located, and we only receive guests during business hours. Pick-up and drop-off must be pre-arranged with our team.

Registration:

Please read the important information about the retreat program before filling out the registration form: 

Retreat Fee:

The retreat fee covers 8 nights of accommodation, all meals(breakfast/lunch/dinner), tea/coffee/snacks available throughout the day, and daily tsok and flower offerings. For a shared room (2 per room) in the Retreat House or Main Lodge or Mid-Level, the cost is CAD $825 (USD $580 @ April 2025 exchange rates).  Private indoor room availability is very limited and will not be guaranteed.  However private tents will be available.  Following are private options and cabin sharing rates:

 Private Tent: CAD $785 (USD $552 @ April 2025 exchange rates)

 Private Indoor Room (subject to availability): CAD $1105-$1265

Shared Cabin with in-suite bath and kitchen (subject to availability):CAD$905

Practice Subsidy by KYS:  

Karma Yoga Society (KYS), an organization independent of SSRC is accepting applications for financial assistance to support program participants with demonstrated financial need.   For more information about the KYS practice subsidy application process, please send an inquiry to [email protected]

SSRC Refund and Cancellation Policy:

• Up to 60 days prior to retreat arrival day, full refund offered
• Between 60 to 30 days prior to retreat arrival day, 50% refund offered.
• On and after 30 days prior to retreat arrival day, no refund guaranteed

Health Issues: 

For the health of all participants, volunteers, and staff, we kindly ask for your cooperation. If you feel unwell, show symptoms of illness, or have recently been exposed to infectious pathogens, please do not attend the retreat. Notify us as early as possible for a full refund.

Room Assignments: 

Please note most rooms on site are double-occupancy rooms. Private room and cabin occupancy are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.  In shared rooms, people will be housed with others with similar gender requests for housing. There will be an opportunity to indicate a preference for sharing a room with another participant should you be attending with a friend or partner.  Rooms will be assigned in advance based on needs, and at discretion of the organizers.

Accommodation: 

The Sea to Sky Retreat Centre has buildings for dining, meeting, and sleeping. Given the complexity of creating a safe and welcoming space for people’s diverse needs, we ask for your understanding and flexibility on room allocation. View pictures of SSRC’s accommodation: 

Facilities – Siddhartha’s Intent 

SSRC Tents – Siddhartha’s Intent)

On-Site Accessibility: 

Please note, there are limits to the Retreat Centre’s infrastructure: there are no fully accessible washrooms, and the terrain includes uneven rock and dirt pathways, hills, and stairs. The location is unsuited to a standard wheelchair. Please let us know if you think these limits to accessibility will impact you, or if you have accessibility needs related to standing, walking or climbing stairs so that we can work together to assess and strategize.

Special Dietary Needs: 

There will be an opportunity to specify any special needs including medically acute food allergies. We may not be able to meet everyone’s preferences. We encourage you to please reflect on the difference between needs and preferences for your stay as you make your request, as this allows us to more easily accommodate all retreatants.

About the Retreat Centre: 

The Sea to Sky Retreat Centre is on a secluded site of extraordinary natural beauty in BC’s coastal mountain range. It is located off the Sea to Sky Highway near Whistler, on acres of rocky mountain terrain. For more information, you are invited to explore the Sea to Sky Retreat Centre’s Website.

Registration is now open. 

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For more information, contact: [email protected]