The Sapphire Path to Vitality
A Healing Weekend with Amitayus and Medicine Buddha
Tulku Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche and Dungse Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche
OCTOBER 4-5, 2025
Ewa Beach, Hawai’i (Oahu)
Step into a sacred space by the ocean, where timeless Tibetan healing meets the aloha of the aina. Over two days, receive the long-life initiation (Tsewang) and life-force retrieval (Tseguk) with the blessings of Tulku Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche and Dungse Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche.
This is an invitation to step out of the mundane noisy distracting activities of daily life to finally immerse yourself into the sacred. For two days, you’ll be held in a space of healing, honesty, and deep spiritual transmission, guided by two respected Tibetan Rinpoches. These teachings are not quick fixes or self-help trends. They are living wisdom, passed down through unbroken lineages, and meant to be received with sincerity and respect.
At the heart of this retreat are the blessings of Amitayus Buddha, who embodies boundless life and spiritual vitality, and the Medicine Buddha, the great healer of body, mind, and heart. Together, their energies support healing, clarity, and a deeper remembrance of who you really are.
Day One: Long Life Blessing (Tsewang)
We begin with Tsewang, a long-life empowerment from Amitayus Buddha. This sacred transmission clears inner and outer obstacles, strengthens your life force, and supports the unfolding of a life that’s not just long—but full of meaning and light. The Medicine Buddha’s healing field will also be invoked to clear the way.
Day Two: Life Force Retrieval (Tseguk)
On the second day, we’ll receive the practice of Tseguk, a powerful way to call back scattered energy and restore wholeness. Life can wear us down and pull us away from ourselves. This is a chance to come back—to reconnect with your own vitality, groundedness, and purpose. The Medicine Buddha supports this healing on every level.
This is not just about feeling better. It’s about remembering what matters.
About turning toward your own awakening.
And about honoring the sacred opportunity of this life.
No prior experience is needed. Just bring an open heart, a sincere spirit, and a willingness to meet the teachings as they are.
Come rest. Come receive. Come remember.
E komo mai.
Retreat Details
Location
Aloha Dharma Retreats hosted by Pohakupuna Beach Club
Ewa Beach, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
This is an in person non-residential retreat.
Exact address and parking instructions will be emailed after registration along with accommodation recommendations.
Dates & Times
October 4–5, 2025
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
Full attendance of the retreat is requested to receive the full benefit and blessings of these rare sacred practices.
What to Bring
Water bottle
A cushion, yoga mat, or beach chair for sitting
Journal and pen for notes or reflection
Comfortable clothing for light movement and meditation
Swim clothes and towel, and swim shoes (lots of reef on our beach)
Reccommended: sun hat, sunscreen, or layers depending on weather
An open heart and respectful presence
What You’ll Experience
This is an in-person retreat. We will gather outdoors under a large tent with the sky above us and the ocean breeze surrounding us. The retreat takes place on the beautiful island of Oahu in Hawaiʻi, held in a peaceful open-air space close to the land and ocean. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the islands, we will sit together in a way that honors both the Dharma and the spirit of aloha through deep respect, compassion, and shared presence.
The land itself becomes part of the practice. The wind, the sun, and the sound of the ocean all remind us that we are not separate from the world around us. The retreat space is simple, open, and filled with intention.
Participants are kindly asked to attend the full retreat from beginning to end. These are complete and sacred transmissions. Receiving them fully supports not only your personal journey but also the collective energy and integrity of the space we are creating together.
The Teachers
It is a rare and deeply synchronistic moment of tendrel, an auspicious weaving of interconnection, to welcome back to the islands both Tulku Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche and Dungse Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche as they come together to teach at Aloha Dharma Retreats. Both are authentic, recognized masters, holders of unbroken pure lineages in the Tibetan tradition and embodiments of living wisdom. Like two streams flowing from a single sacred source, their presence together reflects a profound Dharma brotherhood, free of ego, grounded in humility, and guided by a shared vow to serve. During this retreat, they will expound and share the blessings of the Medicine Buddha and Amitayus—lineages of deep healing, long life, and limitless compassion. Their union, carried on the breeze of aloha, is not only a blessing for our time but a reflection of the timeless truth that true realization moves with grace, harmony, and deep respect for all beings.
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Tulku Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche
TSINTA MANI CHOLING
Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche, born in 1974 to a nomadic family in Golok, Tibet, was recognized as a reincarnate teacher (Tulku) at age three but raised in a traditional way until beginning formal Buddhist training at age eleven. He received profound teachings from renowned masters including Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche and was recognized as the reincarnation of Tulku Pema Tashi. After extensive pilgrimage and retreat, he moved to the U.S. in 2007, where he founded Tsinta Mani Choling in Spokane, WA. Lama Lakshey now teaches Tibetan Buddhism with a modern, inclusive approach, offering ongoing in-person and online instruction across the U.S.
For Rinpoche’s complete bio please visit his website: https://tsintamani.org
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Dungse Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche
ABHAYA FELLOWSHIP
Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche was born in the Golok region of Eastern Tibet as the fourth descendant of the great Tibetan master Dudjom Lingpa – one of the foremost spiritual masters of 19th Century Tibet. At the age of 15 he was recognized as the reincarnation of Rigzin Longsal Nyingpo by Choktrul Tamdrin Wangyal. He attended Larung Gar Monastery and studied Buddhist teachings in great depth, including Sutra and Tantra as well as Dzogchen pith instructions and empowerments with His Holiness Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok, who formally requested for Rinpoche to teach and preserve the lineage of Dudjom Lingpa.
For Rinpoche’s complete bio please visit his website: https://www.abhayafellowship.org
Who this is for
If you feel the call—whether it comes as a whisper or a deep pull—you are welcome here.
This retreat is for anyone who longs for rest, renewal, or a shift in energy—whether you’re carrying stress, feeling disconnected, facing a transition, or simply ready to reclaim your vitality.
Through the compassionate presence of Medicine Buddha, you’ll be guided into a field of deep release—where old patterns can soften, inner obstacles can begin to dissolve, and healing can unfold from within.
Through the radiant wisdom of Amitayus, you’ll receive blessings and teachings to strengthen your life force, restore clarity, and awaken to the boundless nature of your awareness.
Beginners are warmly welcome.
No prior experience with Buddhism or meditation is needed—just a sincere heart and the willingness to show up for yourself.
You’ll be held in a space of aloha and compassion, guided by authentic, kind-hearted teachers from unbroken Tibetan lineages. This is a rare opportunity to reconnect with what is most real and healing in you.
E komo mai. Come just as you are.
There is a seat for you in this circle.
Registration Pricing
Early Bird
$150
Early Bird Registration
(before August 1, 2025)
$200
General Registration
$108
🤙 Kama’aina Rate
for Hawai’i Residents only
Why We Charge
Putting together this retreat takes energy, time, and resources—from tent setup and sound to materials and support staff. Your registration helps make it all possible in a good way, so the space can be held with care, safety, and respect for the teachings.
In the Tibetan tradition, making an offering for sacred teachings is part of receiving them with gratitude and intention. That said, we know times can be tough. We do our best to keep this retreat accessible to all. If can, can—pay what you can. And if funds are tight, no worries. No one will be turned away.
Karma Yoga
No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds but registration is required for this closed event. PLEASE REGISTER for a Karma Yoga Scholarship or to participate in a sliding scale program.