Medicine Buddha Initiation Retreat: A Journey of Healing & Transformation
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Medicine Buddha Initiation Retreat: A Journey of Healing & Transformation
Amiras, Greece
Up to 50 in group
09 - 18
Retreat Highlights
- Sacred Bön Initiation: Receive the formal Medicine Buddha empowerment from lineage holder Geshe Sonam Gurung.
- Authentic Healing Practices: Learn visualizations and mantras used for centuries to address physical and mental illness.
- Integrative Wisdom: Explore the connection between Tibetan spiritual practice and Traditional Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa).
- Small-Group Mastery: Personalized guidance from world-renowned teachers in an intimate mountain setting.
- Optional Traditional Tibetan Medicine Consultations: Book private diagnosis and treatments with Amchi Khedup Loden Gurung during the retreat.
About this Retreat
Amchi Khedup is a highly accomplished doctor of Traditional Tibetan Medicine from the Bön lineage.
Dr. Amchi Khedup, a Tibetan monk, graduated with a Bachelor in Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery (BSRMS) from The Medical College of Sorig Bumzhi Menriling Menri Monastery in Dholanji, India.
He is widely regarded for his deep diagnostic knowledge and compassionate presence, treating around 300 patients per month in the Mustang Valley of Nepal.
(Note: “Amchi” is the Tibetan word for doctor, a term of warmth and respect ).
John has been practicing a variety of methods of meditation for over 45 years, spending lengthy periods of time in retreat in Menri and Triten Norbutse monasteries in India and Nepal, as well as studying with His Holiness Lungtog Tenpai Nyima the 33rd Menri Trinzin and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche – the two most senior teachers of the Bön lineage.
He completed a four-year teacher training program with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
Since 2010, he has led more than 100 meditation retreats and courses in 13 countries. He was co-leader for the 3 Doors Academy of Europe, an intensive three-year program for gaining deep experience in the Tibetan practices of body, speech and mind.
John was an acclaimed professor and educational researcher of medical informatics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine for 23 years, and served for a time as the Assistant Dean of Medical Information.
He has also been an integral participant in the creation and stewardship of various retreat centers, including the Ligmincha Institute, the Chamma Ling Retreat Center of Colorado, and the Lishu Institute. In 2009, he created Ligmincha Learning, which now offers 36 online meditation courses in six languages. In addition to teaching, he also works as a certified Life Coach with clients around the globe.
Today, John enjoys drawing on his meditation and education backgrounds to collaborate with senior Bonpo lamas to create meaningful and powerful meditation training programs.
Details of this retreat
Connect with the ultimate source of healing and inner medicine.
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to receive the Medicine Buddha Initiation within the Bön tradition. As Part 1 of a three-part series, this gathering focuses on establishing a profound connection with Sangye Menla, the Buddha of Healing. Participants will learn to harness the power of this lineage to heal physical ailments, emotional imbalances, and spiritual obscurations.
What you will experience:
Traditional Initiation (Wang): Receive the formal empowerment to practice the Medicine Buddha ritual, opening the door to the lineage’s healing energy.
Healing Rituals & Visualization: Learn the specific practices and visualizations used to transform suffering into well-being.
Mantra & Meditation: Direct instruction on the Medicine Buddha mantra and its application for self-healing and the benefit of others.
Foundation for Sowa Rigpa: Understand the spiritual roots of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and how it integrates with meditation.
Who is this for?
This retreat is recommended for healthcare practitioners, therapists, and anyone seeking a deep, spiritual approach to health and recovery. Whether you are looking to heal yourself or support others, this practice provides a practical and sacred framework for modern wellness
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to receive the Medicine Buddha Initiation within the Bön tradition. As Part 1 of a three-part series, this gathering focuses on establishing a profound connection with Sangye Menla, the Buddha of Healing. Participants will learn to harness the power of this lineage to heal physical ailments, emotional imbalances, and spiritual obscurations.
What you will experience:
Traditional Initiation (Wang): Receive the formal empowerment to practice the Medicine Buddha ritual, opening the door to the lineage’s healing energy.
Healing Rituals & Visualization: Learn the specific practices and visualizations used to transform suffering into well-being.
Mantra & Meditation: Direct instruction on the Medicine Buddha mantra and its application for self-healing and the benefit of others.
Foundation for Sowa Rigpa: Understand the spiritual roots of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and how it integrates with meditation.
Who is this for?
This retreat is recommended for healthcare practitioners, therapists, and anyone seeking a deep, spiritual approach to health and recovery. Whether you are looking to heal yourself or support others, this practice provides a practical and sacred framework for modern wellness
Schedule
9:00 AM – 01:00 PM: Morning Session: Teachings, Initiation rituals, and guided healing meditations.
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Midday Break: Healthy lunch, rest, or optional private TTM consultations.
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Afternoon Session: Practice of the Medicine Buddha ritual, mantra recitation, and group integration.
Evening: Personal time for reflection, connection, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Agape Crete.
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Midday Break: Healthy lunch, rest, or optional private TTM consultations.
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Afternoon Session: Practice of the Medicine Buddha ritual, mantra recitation, and group integration.
Evening: Personal time for reflection, connection, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Agape Crete.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
What's Included
- Expert Instruction: Direct guidance from highly vetted lineage masters, including Geshe Sonam Gurung and John Jackson, each with decades of experience.
- Sacred Initiation: Participation in the formal Medicine Buddha empowerment (Wang) within the Bön tradition.
- Personalized Learning: Small group sessions ensuring an intimate environment for practice and integration.
- Accessibility Features: For those attending remotely, the event is live-streamed with simultaneous translation and access to recordings.
- Natural Sanctuary: Access to the beautiful Agape Crete retreat space, specifically chosen for its healing atmosphere.
- Vetted Excellence: We stand behind our facilitators, having personally attended their events to ensure the highest quality of teaching.
What's Not Included
- Airfare, accomodation and meals (can be booked separately with the community or independently)