Upcoming Retreats, Thousand Stars Foundation
November 2026-February 2027
The year’s end and the days before Lunar New Year, when it is cooler in Thailand, are a time to embrace the warmth of the Dharma.
Nov. 9-15 [ Kundrol Ling ]
Dzogchen Phowa Retreat by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa & Aj. Meu Yonten
Atri Dzogchen Ngondro Series, English Program (with Chinese translation)
Phowa is the transference of consciousness to unite with the primordial, enlightened mind. It is a practice through which we can help ourselves at the appropriate moment of dissolution and in the after death bardo states. This practice of self-phowa is based on Atri Dzogchen instruction.
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Nov. 16-22 [ Kundrol Ling ]
First-Level Dzogchen Trekchöd Retreat by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa & Aj. Meu Yonten
English Program (with Chinese translation)
Explore the wisdom of recognizing your own mind and discovering awareness through Dzogchen Trekchöd teachings and meditation. The teaching is followed by a 3-day solo retreat. This retreat is for the students who have completed Dzogchen Phowa and those committed to enter the Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling.
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Nov. 27-29 [Dechen]
Art of Thangka: Drawing Guru Padmasambhava by Thangka Master Gesang Tashi
Teaching in Tibetan with Thai Translation
Whether you’re drawn to Tibetan art, feel a devotion to Guru Rinpoche, or both, this three-day workshop is an invitation to connect with thangka painting. Each participant will take home a thangka based on a drawing prepared by the instructor.
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Dec. 6-7 [ Dechen ]
Retreat : The Nature of Dzogchen by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Teaching in English with Thai Translation
The Nature of Dzogchen is a special retreat in which Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will guide us to discover pristine awareness for ourselves, rest in the natural state of mind, and bring the power of wisdom alive through our own experiences, both in sleep and in waking life.
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Dec. 10-13 [ Mae Sot, Tak ]
Heart Drops of Samantabhadra & Heart Drops of Dream Dakini by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa
Thai Program
Explore the path of Dzogchen meditation through the profound teachings by Shardza Rinpoche. We will explore Khandro Nyingtik, as we explore how Dzogchen practice and dream yoga are connected. Exclusive retreat for the students in the Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling and Pandara Sangha. Mae Sod, Tak Province.
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Dec. 18-19 [Dechen]
The Clear Light of Dark Retreat by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa
Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling, Thai Program
The teachings in this course guide us toward the clear light of the natural mind through thogal methods. In addition, we will learn to see all appearances as the energies of the five wisdoms of the five Buddha families which will appears as luminous drops of clarity. The course is a preparation for the upcoming dark retreat.
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Dec. 23-29 [Kundrol Ling]
Dzogchen Phowa Retreat by Dr. Kalsang Dawa
Atri Dzogchen Ngondro Series, Thai Program
Phowa is the transference of consciousness to unite with the primordial, enlightened mind. It is a practice through which we can help ourselves at the appropriate moment of dissolution and in the after death bardo states. This practice of self-phowa is based on Atri Dzogchen instruction.
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Dec 31 - Jan 3 [Kundrol Ling]
Chöd, Profound Wisdom by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa
Atri Dzogchen Ngondro Series, Thai Program
As the cool winds arrive, we turn to practice and face the ego that cries out to be fed, with its endless cravings. Through the Laughter of the Dakinis and Profound Wisdom, we will learn to cut through illusion and mental fabrications and face reality with courage and wisdom.
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Jan 16-17 [Kundrol Ling]
The Great Offerings & Phapa Ceremony for the Great Stupa with teachings on Buddha Shenlha Okar by Geshe YongDong
Together, we are building the Great Stupa for Peace, a symbol of awakened mind. The project is made out of faith, bodhicitta aspiration, and the continuing support. We have reached an important milestone. As we bring the Base of the Four Immeasurables to completion, we are preparing to build the dome, which represents the heart of the Buddha, and the wheel of thirteen rings, which symbolizes the path to liberation. We warmly welcome everyone to attend the ceremony and teachings by Geshe YongDong and join great offerings honoring the Buddha of Clear Light, who bears the syllable “A” at his heart. The funds from the phapa ceremony supports the construction of the great stupa.
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Jan 23-24 [Dechen]
Retreat : Liberation from Bardo. Two-Day Teaching and Meditation Retreat with Geshe YongDong
Teaching in English with Thai Translation
These teachings help us face the dissolution of the elements as we approach death with mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. Drawing on insights from teachings this subject in many countries, Geshe YongDong will share how we can prepare for our final moments and turn death into an opportunity for liberation.
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Jan 25 [Dechen]
Sound Bath by Geshe YongDong
Each year, Geshe YongDong brings a new dimension to the experience, lifting our spirits as we drift to sleep in the embrace of sacred sound.
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Feb 19-25 [Kundrol Ling]
First-Level Dzogchen Trekchöd Retreat by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa
Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling, Thai Program
Explore the wisdom of recognizing your own mind and discovering awareness through Dzogchen Trekchöd teachings and meditation. The teaching is followed by a 3-day solo retreat. This retreat is for the students who have completed Dzogchen Phowa and those committed to enter the Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling.
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Feb 27-Mar 5
First-Level Dzogchen Trekchöd Retreat by Dr. Lhacham Kalsang Dawa
Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling, English Program
Explore the wisdom of recognizing your own mind and discovering awareness through Dzogchen Trekchöd teachings and meditation. The teaching is followed by a 3-day solo retreat. This retreat is for the students who have completed Dzogchen Phowa and those committed to enter the Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling.
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Jan-Mar
49-Day Dark Retreat
Dzogchen Ösey Lhundrub Ling, Thai Program
