Spring Retreat 2026

4 Day Spring Retreat - "Sutra of Poetic Dharma Verses”

Verses from the Dhammapada

A commentary by Venerable Geshe Thubten Rabten

Translated by Venerable Lobsang Dorje.

About the Retreat

This special 4 day experiential residential retreat is open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike. 

Geshe Rabten is a wonderful teacher who carefully guides students with each subject, gives illustrations, analogies and meditations relatable to our daily lives. 

Venerable Tenzin Tsapel is Spring Retreat leader and will be will be leading meditations daily and discussion groups.

About the Teacher

Geshe Thubten Rabten

Atisha Centre's Resident Teacher

Geshe Rabten joined Sera Jey Monastery in 1978 at the age of 14. In 1980 he received novice ordination from Ling Rinpoche and in 1984 full ordination from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1999 Gen-la received his Geshe Lharam degree and in 2000 he undertook tantric studies in Gyume Tantric Monastery, successfully completing his tantric studies examination in 2002. Following that, Geshe Rabten held various teaching and other important positions in Sera Jey Monastery including “Disciplinarian” and “Master of the Debate Ground”, where he supervised and guided the monks whilst they were debating.

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Cost of the whole retreat is $340.00.

This covers facility fees, all meals and retreat materials, as well as offerings.

Daily attendance available.

(Members’ discounts apply.)

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At this retreat we will be providing delicious vegetarian meals (gluten-free option at Get Tickets).

Please BYO food for other dietary needs.
Thank you for your understanding.

You will receive a participation letter 7 days prior to the retreat with the schedule and what to bring with you.