"The Natural Great Awakening"
The rare and precious teachings of the Great Perfection—Dzogchen—tell us that we are all Buddhas by nature—we only have to recognize and awaken to our own innate wisdom and compassion. Introducing us to our original Buddha-nature is the life-work of teacher, bestselling author, and Dzogchen lineage holder Lama Surya Das.

We invite you to join Dzogchen Lineage Holder Lama Surya Das for our annual Summer Dzogchen Meditation Retreat at the beautiful Garrison Institute as we awaken to the joy of naturally-arising timeless awareness and discover the View, Meditation and Action of the Great Perfection: timeless and inspiring heart-essence instructions passed down in this contemplative tradition for many centuries.

Throughout the week Lama Surya will teach and offer informative Q&A sessions. In addition to guided and silent meditations, dharma talks, heart-opening chanting and private interviews, this retreat will also feature optional and uplifting Tibetan Energy Yoga each morning.

Outside of the teaching hall, the precious gift of Noble Silence is observed, allowing us the peace and spaciousness to explore the mind, as well as rest and retreat from the busyness of everyday life.