# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blazing Wisdom: Yamāntaka Retreat with Ven. Lama Thupten Nima - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: To see this announcement online https://tinyurl.com/57e5e33d ? Blazing Wisdom Yamāntaka Retreat The Fiery Razor of Protection and Repelling: Fearless Wisdom and Compassion for Dark Times with Lama Thupten Nima Lincoln, Vermont March 20–23, 2026 | Online & In-Person *** PRACTICING DHARMA IN DARK TIMES In times of profound confusion and spiritual degeneration, fierce wisdom and compassion are urgently needed. Within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition — and especially within the Drikung Kagyu and Nyingma lineages — Yamāntaka is regarded as one of the most potent and essential practices for navigating and dispelling the dark forces of these degenerate times. *** THE FIERCE COMPASSION OF YAMĀNTAKA Because this era is so fraught with confusion and destructive forces, this cycle of Yamāntaka teachings is identified as a perfectly "timely teaching." While the power of other practices may wane during the five degenerations, the blessings of this specific Yamāntaka cycle are said to become swifter and more powerful as the times grow darker. Its compassionate activity for the sake of beings is compared to a "great wind-fanned forest fire." *** A RARE OPPORTUNITY AND BLESSING: At this retreat, Lama Thupten Nima will offer pith instructions on how to engage in Yamāntaka practice in daily life — teachings and personal instructions that have rarely been given. These profound teachings have traditionally been closely held and are extraordinarily precious. If you feel a connection to this practice — whether you are a newer or more experienced practitioner — you are warmly welcome. This is a rare and powerful opportunity not to be missed. *** ABOUT THE RETREAT MASTER Venerable Lama Thupten Nima is a vital lineage holder of the Drikung Yamāntaka tradition and a principal holder of this powerful cycle. Born in 1965, he trained under extraordinary circumstances in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution, receiving profound transmissions from masters such as Khenpo Munsel Rinpoche and His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche. Known for his warmth, precision, and ability to make profound practices genuinely accessible, Lama Thupten Nima came to the West in 2001 at the invitation of HE Garchen Rinpoche, who recognized the urgent need for Yamāntaka practice to take root here. In recognition of his exceptional ritual mastery and dedication to preserving these tantric traditions, His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche formally appointed him as a Vajra Master of the Drikung lineage in 2019. *** Teaching Location Sunray Peace Village 2202 Downingsville Rd Lincoln, VT 05443 Nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains at the foot of Mount Abraham and near the headwaters of the New Haven River, Sunray Peace Village is recognized by many traditions as a place of natural beauty and spiritual power. *** RETREAT TEACHING SCHEDULE During this retreat, many rare transmissions will be given. Friday, March 20 6:30 PM — Introduction to Yamāntaka Saturday, March 21 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Yamāntaka Empowerment 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Yamāntaka Teachings Sunday, March 22 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Peaceful Yamāntaka Fire Offering for Inner & Outer World Healing/Peace 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM — The Activities of Yamāntaka: Protection & Repelling Teachings Monday, March 23 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Yamāntaka Completion Stage Teachings 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Yamāntaka Teachings & Practice *** ═══ REGISTRATION ═══ Suggested Donation: $175 In-Person | $150 Online Scholarships and work-study available No one will be turned away for financial reasons. Advance registration is preferable especially for in-person attendance. A Zoom link will be sent one week before the retreat for online participants. *** To Register Contact us at: Email: ddcv@gmavt.net Phone: 802-349-7778 Registration Donation PayPal: ddcv@gmavt.net Credit Cards accepted Checks payable to DDCV — mail to: 210 Robinson Rd, Lincoln, VT 05443 Cash or check at the door is also fine Housing Options Inexpensive housing for $25 per night with local community members also available. For housing assistance: ddcv@gmavt.net | 802-349-7778 Other housing options https://sunray.org/peace-village/visitors/where-to-stay/ Updates for Event www.DDCV.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/blazing-wisdom-yamāntaka-retreat-with-ven-lama-thupten-nima/200029691738948 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 139 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029691738948?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bristol-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: Sunray Meditation Society - **lat**: 44.14222 - **long**: -72.97132 - **full address**: Sunray Meditation Society, 2202 Downingsville Road,Lincoln, Vermont, Bristol, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Drikung Dzogchen Community Vermont (https://allevents.in/org/drikung-dzogchen-community-vermont/1457401) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f9c9371509ad1345e2ecfba48058d7328bcd9ced5f65248125da8f35adad7086-rimg-w1200-h616-dc170404-gmir?v=1773721280 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4f3c6de49b0ef58b8df2dbad9bc7ac125e84a886f24865954689e9d9c9352163-rimg-w300-h300-dc180403-gmir?v=1773721280 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Sunray Meditation Society, 2202 Downingsville Road,Lincoln, Vermont, Bristol, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Drikung Dzogchen Community Vermont - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, nonprofit, virtual - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Blazing Wisdom: Yamāntaka Retreat with Ven. 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