TANTRIC MAHAMUDRA RETREAT

THE ESSENCE OF YOUR NATURAL MIND, THE BLISS OF YOUR SUBTLE BODY.

July 6 – July 14, 2026, San Jose, California, USA.

OVERVIEW

Gyalten Khen Rinpoche will lead, the prepared practitioner, on a journey in advance Vajrayana techniques of generation stage skillful means (upaya) and mind-energy practices of the completion stage to directly realize the profound, ultimate blissful, clear-light nature of the mind and reality. In the generation stage, a practitioner will be shown how to work with visualizing deities as manifestations of pure divine energy. In the completion stage practices Rinpoche will explain and elucidate how to work with the subtle body consisting of the vital points of energy channels, winds and drops through practices of tummo and various yogas.The ultimate goal is to achieve a non-dual state of bliss and emptiness, the inseparability of samsara and nirvana.

What is Covered:

• Cutting negativities and confusion at their root
• Promoting pure view
• Working with vital points of the subtle body to realize the clear-light nature of mind
• How to achieve a state of non-duality, the inseparability of bliss and emptiness

RETREAT DETAILS

• Retreat limited to 70 people. All classes are in person (no online teaching)
• Retreat cost: US$495.00.
• There will be a WhatsApp group established for this course.
• Any questions regarding the course please send them to info@awakeningvajrainternational.org.
• Registration closes on June 30, 2026.

SCHEDULE

Khen Rinpoche will teach 4-6 hours per day. There will be a nightly review session with a facilitator. Full schedule with times, will be sent once registration is closed.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD

All attendees are responsible for their own accommodation and food. Some suggestions are listed below.

WHATS APP GROUP

Upon registration, you will be sent a link to join a WhatsApp group to connect with other people attending the retreat and you can discuss sharing housing and other types of facilities as required. Of course, all attendees are welcome to arrange alternative accommodation to the ones below.

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION

• Extended Stay America San Jose Downtown
• Hotel Clariana
• Signia by Hilton San Jose
• San Jose Marriott
• The Westin San Jose
• Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites
• Americas Best Value Inn San Jose Convention Center
• Extended Stay America San Jose Airport

FOOD

The Plant Shopping Center has a lot of options

• Starbucks
• Panera
• Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
• Rik’s Deli Cafe
• El Pollo Loco
• Grand Century Mall has many restaurants, it is in Little Saigon, so lots are Vietnamese cuisine.

ADDRESS OF TEACHING: