Khyabje Akong Tulku Memorial Retreat 2026
2:30pm 08 October 2026 - 12:30pm 15 October 2026
Cost: £0.00
Venue: Samye Ling
Bookings for the Memorial Retreat will open on 1st August 2026. To register and book accommodation please email bookings@samyeling.org.
This year on 8th October it is the 13th anniversary since Akong Tulku Rinpoche passed away.
Drupon Khen Rinpoche will lead this one-week Memorial retreat with a mix of daily meditation sessions and teaching sessions.
The first teaching session is open to anyone, even if not registered for the retreat. All practice sessions are also open to anyone.
After the first teaching session, only those registered may attend teachings.
The Retreat will begin at 2.30pm on 8th October and finish at lunchtime on 15th October.
Anyone who feels a connection with Akong Rinpoche is most welcome to attend. However, all participants must register and must undertake to attend all sessions (except in case of emergency).
There is no fee for this retreat, though donations may be made in the Reception Office.
Click here to read 'A Flower Offering to the Exalted Akong'
About Drupon Khen Rinpoche
Rinpoche's teachings are for those looking to challenge their limitations and cosy corners of ignorance—particularly those with the courage to reassess their current perspectives and extend the scope of their concern to encompass as many others as possible. In Rinpoche's approach, nothing is deemed too sacred to escape analysis: one's practice, knowledge, personal hang-ups, the Buddha, Buddhist institutions and traditions, and Rinpoche himself are all open to scrutiny. If you are open-minded, wish to make progress in your practice, care about the authentic teachings of the Buddha and how they might be integrated into the West, you may find these teachings insightful and are most welcome to attend.
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