The Three Principal Paths
The Three Principal Paths
5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA 95073, USA
September 16 - 23, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Khen Rinpoche entered Sera Je Monastic University in South India in 1970, where he devoted more than two decades to the traditional training in Buddhist philosophy, debate, and meditation under the guidance of his teachers. Following completion of the rigorous geshe curriculum, he continued his studies in Vajrayana at Gyume Tantric College, one of Tibet's foremost institutions for advanced tantric practice.
Khen Rinpoche came to stay with us at LMB and teach several times before the pandemic, and before he was appointed to the post of Abbot (Khenpo) of Gyume Tantric College, a post he occupied for three years, and after which he was appointed Abbot of Segyü Tantric College, the oldest of the Tantric Colleges in the Gelugpa tradition, a post he currently holds. There he is a real jewel, and has dedicated already several years to developing the monastery and especially the school which serves boys from miles around.
Khen Rinpoche was then known to us as Geshe Wangdu. Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche on more than one occasion referred to Khen Rinpoche to praise him for the purity and strength of his guru devotion. He was very pleased that he had accepted to come to LMB to teach, especially the more difficult topics of the FPMT Basic Program. He was very popular with the students and with the local Tibetan Community.
Khen Rinpoche is especially known for presenting classical Buddhist texts with exceptional clarity and precision. Whether teaching foundational topics or profound philosophical subjects, he skillfully bridges centuries-old wisdom with the questions and challenges of contemporary life, making the Dharma accessible to students at every stage of the path.
Details of this retreat
We warmly invite you to join us for this precious opportunity to receive teachings from the highly respected Segyü Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Wangdü on The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, one of Lama Tsongkhapa’s most celebrated and essential teachings.
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path distills the entire path to enlightenment into three indispensable realizations: renunciation, the sincere determination to be free from cyclic existence; bodhicitta, the altruistic mind that aspires to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings; and the wisdom realizing emptiness, which cuts through the ignorance at the root of suffering.
Together, these three form the heart of the graduated path to enlightenment (Lamrim) and provide an essential foundation for Mahayana Buddhist practice. Through listening, contemplation, and meditation, these teachings offer practical guidance for transforming the mind, cultivating wisdom and compassion, and moving toward genuine freedom from suffering.
Whether you are encountering these teachings for the first time or returning to deepen your understanding, this is a special opportunity to receive authentic instruction within the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa and nourish your spiritual practice in the peaceful environment of Land of Medicine Buddha.
This class is offered as an evening teaching as part of our White Tara Retreat and Long Life Empowerment. Those who would like to participate in the full retreat, including the White Tara Long Life Empowerment, are warmly invited to learn more and register here:
https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/1986/three-principal-aspects-of-the-path-with-white-tara-long-life-empowerment
Schedule
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Teaching
Thursday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Teaching
** Please note schedule is subject to change **
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path distills the entire path to enlightenment into three indispensable realizations: renunciation, the sincere determination to be free from cyclic existence; bodhicitta, the altruistic mind that aspires to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings; and the wisdom realizing emptiness, which cuts through the ignorance at the root of suffering.
Together, these three form the heart of the graduated path to enlightenment (Lamrim) and provide an essential foundation for Mahayana Buddhist practice. Through listening, contemplation, and meditation, these teachings offer practical guidance for transforming the mind, cultivating wisdom and compassion, and moving toward genuine freedom from suffering.
Whether you are encountering these teachings for the first time or returning to deepen your understanding, this is a special opportunity to receive authentic instruction within the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa and nourish your spiritual practice in the peaceful environment of Land of Medicine Buddha.
This class is offered as an evening teaching as part of our White Tara Retreat and Long Life Empowerment. Those who would like to participate in the full retreat, including the White Tara Long Life Empowerment, are warmly invited to learn more and register here:
https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/1986/three-principal-aspects-of-the-path-with-white-tara-long-life-empowerment
Schedule
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Teaching
Thursday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Teaching
** Please note schedule is subject to change **
Getting Here
Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA 95073, USA
