Zhang Zhung Nyengyu Dzogchen Retreat with Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin in Perugia, Italy, May 2026
Good News! Drubdra Khenpo will be leading a Zhang Zhung Nyengyu Retreat in Italy next May.
12 May, 2026
Naga Ritual on the banks of the mighty Tiber River
15-18 May, 2026
Intensive Dzogchen teachings and practice from Jyadral Jeme, Without Actions, Without Traces, Tapihritsa’s advice to Nanghzer Lödpo
Monday 18 May
Teachings, lung-transmissions and explanations on auxiliary practices for prosperity and protection
Drubdra Khenpo says:
“Everybody can practise Dzogchen in daily life.”
“I will teach Jaydral Jeme. This text is very good. I will teach some Tsalung Yogas, too. They are good for developing meditation with the Natural State and also make experienced practitioners confident. Self-confidence is very important.”
Where: Centro Dharma Rime, Perugia, Italy (opening soon)
Registration: fpyb@yungdrungbon.co.uk
Accommodation: This is a non-residential in person retreat. You can find many places to stay on sites such as Booking.com
Meals: There are plenty of options near the Dharma Centre, including cafes, shops and restaurants.
About the text
Jyadral Jeme, Without Actions, Without Traces (Bya bral rjes med / བྱ་བྲལ་རྗེས་མེད།) is an essential text from the Secret Section (Gsang skor / གསང་སྐོར།) of Zhang Zhung Nyengyu Dzogchen (Zhang zhung snyan rgyud rdzogs chen / ཞང་ཞུང་སྙན་རྒྱུད་རྫོགས་ཆེན). The great master Tapihritsa spoke these words to his disciple Nanghzer Lödpo. These powerful teachings encapsulate the very essence of key practical and philosophical aspects of Dzogchen practice.
About the teachings and transmissions on Monday 18 May
Drubdra Khenpo has kindly agreed to explain and transmit fundamental practices and offering rituals for prosperity and protection, especially the Essential Practice of Jamma (Byams ma / བྱམས་མ།), Goddess of Loving Kindness and Sovereign Protectress, the Sang offering to the Drabla (sgra bla / སྒྲ་བླ།) Protectors of Tönpa Shenrab’s clan, and others. Prayers and sadhanas will be available in English, Tibetan and Italian.
About the teacher
Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin’s Biography
Retreat Timetable
07:30 – 08:15 meditation
08:30 – 09:30 breakfast
10:00 – 11:10 teaching/practice
11:10 – 11:20 10-minute break
11:20 – 12:30 teaching/practice
13:00 – 15:00 lunch break
15:00 – 16:00 teaching/practice
16:00 – 16:10 10-minute break
16:10 – 17:15 teaching/practice
17:15 – 18:00 break
18:00 – 18:45 meditation
Suggested Donation
Hardship Rate: €25 Euro per day (€100 for full retreat)
Standard Rate: €50 Euro per day (€175 for full retreat)
Supporter Rate: €60 Euro per day (€220 for full retreat)
By offering the Supporter Rate you give others the chance to attend this retreat, a great merit for everyone.
We believe that financial difficulties should not prevent people from receiving teachings. If you have any special circumstances, including financial difficulties, please contact us by email: fpyb@yungdrungbon.co.uk
Please register early and confirm your booking with €80 Euro payable via PayPal:
Or by bank transfer (international transfers only):
Account name:
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Recommended Reading
Preparing for Dzogchen: Steps for Morning Meditation
Masters of the Zhang Zhung Nyengyud
Approaching Dzogchen According to the Athri Tradition
How to Practise Dzogchen in Daily Life
And other public books available from @ https://yungdrungbon.co.uk/publications/
as well as FPYB website articles @ https://yungdrungbon.co.uk/articles/
For books in Italian, please contact Paola Malatesta: pmalatesta@outlook.it
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- Drubdra Khenpo will teach in English, with consecutive translation into Italian.
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- Materials, prayers etc. will be available in English and Italian
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- Please bring your own meditation cushion
Address
Centro Dharma Rimè,
Strada San Pietrino 1/A,
06129 Perugia, Italia
How to get there (full details below)
Nearest Airport: Umbria International Airport, Perugia
Nearest Train Station: Perugia Fontivegge
Nearest Minimetrò Stop: Madonna Alta
HOW TO FIND CENTRO DHARMA RIMÈ
BY TRAIN
Get off at Perugia Fontivegge Station. From here, the Dharma Centre is easily reached by Minimetrò (see detailed instructions below).
BY CAR
From the North (Florence, Bologna):
• A1 motorway, Valdichiana/Bettolle exit
• Follow signs for Perugia
• In Perugia, Madonna Alta exit
• The center is located in the Madonna Alta area, at Strada San Pietrino 1/A
From the South (Rome):
• E45 highway towards Perugia
• Madonna Alta exit
• Follow signs for Madonna Alta
• The Centro Dharma Rimè is located on Strada San Pietrino 1/A
Parking:
Parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the Dharma Centre in the Madonna Alta area; there are numerous free parking lots.
Alternatively, we recommend using the Pian di Massiano car park (free, 3,000 spaces) at the Minimetrò terminus and continuing on the Minimetrò to the Madonna Alta stop.
BY MINIMETRÒ FROM THE TRAIN STATION
The Minimetrò is the most convenient and fastest way to reach the city centre and also the Centro Dharma Rimè from the station.
Step-by-step instructions:
1. From Fontivegge Station, follow the signs for the Minimetrò (it’s adjacent to the station, a direct pedestrian connection).
2. Purchase a ticket from the automatic machines at the station:
• Single ticket: €1.50 (valid for 70 minutes)
• Day ticket: €5.40
• 10-ride ticket: €12.90
1. Take the Minimetrò towards Pian di Massiano.
2. Get off at the Madonna Alta stop (it’s the second stop after Fontivegge, about a 3-4 minute ride).
3. From the Madonna Alta station exit, Strada San Pietrino is about a 100-150 meter walk (2 minutes).
Order of stops from Fontivegge towards Pian di Massiano:
1. Fontivegge (departure from the station)
2. Cortonese
3. Madonna Alta ← GET OFF HERE
4. Pian di Massiano (terminus)
Complete order of stops 7 Minimetrò stations:
• Pincetto (old town – terminus)
• Cupa
• Case Bruciate
• Fontivegge (train station)
• Cortonese
• Madonna Alta (for the Centro Dharma Rimè)
• Pian di Massiano (parking – terminus)
From the Pian di Massiano car park:
If you arrive by car and park at Pian di Massiano (free), take the Minimetrò at the terminus towards Pincetto and get off at the Madonna Alta stop (it’s the second stop, about 3-4 minutes).
MINIMETRÒ TIMETABLE
• Monday-Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:20 PM (last ride 9:05 PM)
• Sunday and holidays: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM (last ride 8:45 PM)
• Frequency: approximately every 2-3 minutes
Note: Always check www.minimetrospa.it
NEARBY SERVICES AND LOCATIONS
The Centro Dharma Rimè is located in an area with numerous cafes, shops and restaurants, all within walking distance.