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

Led by Chris Jay, Sydney Jay, and Florence Koh

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 Chris Jay, Sydney Jay, and Florence Koh.

Dzongsar 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 Teacher’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—and ultimately, realization of our undying nature, the true essence of White Tāra. This practice helps create the conditions for both.

During the Drupchö:

– We will review teachings on Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik bestowed by Rinpoche.

– Participants will have the opportunity to engage in ritual roles, including Umdze (chant leader) and Chöpon (shrine master).

– Instruction in torma-making will be offered.

– Evening mudrā classes will also be available.

Come and join us for this auspicious festival of practice!

Arrival & Departure

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

Departure: Sunday, August 24, depart after breakfast

Prerequisite

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

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, daily breakfast/lunch/dinner, fruit and tea available throughout the day. Depending on the accommodation choice, the total retreat cost ranges from CAD $ 785 (Tent), CAD $825 -$905 (shared room) to CAD $1105-$1265 (private room). Private room availability is very limited and will not be guaranteed.

Practice Subsidy by KYS: 

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. 

👉 Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Jk8fZ9JC8n7bmkvu5

For more information, contact: [email protected]