Deepening Dzogchen Meditation with Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Dear Friends!
We are delighted to announce that Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin has accepted our invitation to lead another Dzogchen retreat in Perugia, Italy, from 8-11 October, 2026.
As Abbot of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Gomdra Khenpo has been teaching and practising Dzogchen for many, many years. In this 4-day retreat, he will share his own personal experience with us and explain essential, practical methods which we can use to stabilise and deepen our Dzogchen meditation, even in our busy daily lives.
Khenpo will cover topics including:
- Zhine
- Trekchö
- Thögal
- Tsalung
As well as demonstrating effective Tsalung methods, Khenpo will give several lung-transmissions during the retreat. There will be plenty of time for Q&A sessions plus daily meditation together, morning and evening.
About the Teacher: Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
When:
8-11 October, 2026
What:
Deepening Dzogchen Meditation – Teaching & Meditation Retreat with Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Where:
Private meditation hall,
Strada San Pietrino 1/A,
06129 Perugia, Italia
Registration:
Offering to the Lu Water-Spirits: 7th October, 2026
The day before the retreat, Khenpo will lead an offering ritual to the Lu water-spirits (Nagas) on the shores of Lago Trasimeno. This event is gratis and open to all.
Special News
At Khenpo’s request, we are currently translating beautiful verses from an ancient Dzogchen cycle to use in our daily Refuge and Bodhichitta prayers.
Drubdra Khenpo will teach in English, with consecutive translation into Italian
Materials, prayers etc. will be available in English and Italian
Please bring your own meditation cushion
Accommodation:
This is a non-residential in-person retreat. You can find many places to stay on sites such as Booking.com. If you would like to stay at the Centova Hotel, in walking distance from the meditation hall, please let Carol know (fpyb@yungdrungbon.co.uk) as we may be able to organise a group discount.
Meals:
There are plenty of options near the Dharma Centre, including cafes, shops and restaurants.
Suggested Donation
Hardship Rate: available on request
Standard Rate: 60 euro per day (220 euro for full retreat)
Supporter Rate: 70 euro per day (260 euro for full retreat)
By offering the Supporter Rate you give others the chance to attend this retreat, a great merit for everyone.
Places are limited so please register early and confirm your booking with €100 Euro payable via PayPal Please state: Perugia Retreat.
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
Important Note
Engaging with these meditative techniques brings us to a pure state of awareness that is above and beyond normal consciousness. These are powerful tools to control and liberate our ordinary mind, and results are achieved without the need for any drugs or hallucinogenic substances. Since we are seeking to arrive at the true luminous state of our own mind, the use of any drugs is prohibited during this retreat. As the great master Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche said: “For many years. our Sangha members have been trying to do Mind Training, and I always say – it is my wish – that you would always try to keep your minds clean and not mix them with other things. […] Don’t mix with unclean minds. You expect a little happiness and turn to alcohol, drugs and the like, but that makes your mind unclean; it is not necessary. Try to control your mind. Your mind is good enough. It is like solid gold, it is stable and useful.”
Retreat Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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 – 16:10 | Teaching / Practice |
| 16:10 – 16:20 | 10-minute Break |
| 16:20 – 17:30 | Teaching / Practice |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Break |
| 18:00 – 18:45 | Meditation |
Recommended Reading
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/
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 THE MEDITATION HALL
Strada San Pietrino 1/A,
06129 Perugia, Italia
(same building as the Perugia Municipal Public Billposting Office and STIX Music Club Perugia)
BY TRAIN
Get off at Perugia Fontivegge Station. From here, the meditation hall 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 hall is located in the Madonna Alta area, at via San Pietrino 1/A – same building as music centre STIX.
From the South (Rome):
• E45 highway towards Perugia
• Madonna Alta exit
• Follow signs for Madonna Alta
• The private meditation hall 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 (historic center – 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 private meditation hall is located in an area with numerous cafes, shops and restaurants, all within walking distance.