“There is some principle of magic in everything, some living quality. Something living, something real is taking place in everything.”

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Drala refers to discovering, and connecting to the vast and amazing worlds of direct perception and energies that are revealed to us when our mind fully relaxes.

From this place of openness in the present moment, we can personally experience how one engages with the elemental and magical strength inherent in the natural world.

During the weekend we will study the teachings about Drala presented by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, deepen our meditation practice, and engage in a variety of exercises to connect us directly to Drala energy.

Prerequisites

Windhorse. Drala is a retreat that is part of a progressive series of weekend retreats, meaning each weekend is a requirement for the following weekend.

Practical information

Day of arrival: Friday 12 December at 6pm or Saturday 13 December between 8.30am and 9am.
Please specify by email the day and time of arrival to: [email protected]

Day of departure: Sunday 14 December at 17:30.

This programme will be taught in French and translated into English on request. Requests for translation must be confirmed at least two months ahead.


Programme price

Regular100 €
Patron208 €Help support lower income participants
Early Bird85 €Expires 13 September 2025
Under 30 years of age50 €

If you require financial assistance to attend this programme please contact [email protected].

Accommodation and food

Full board60 € *

* includes standard accommodation and all meals.

Price information

  • Regular: this is the regular price for participating in the programme. Occasionaly (if specified in the programme description), there may be an additional fee for materials, to be paid upon arrival.
  • Patron: for those who can offer more than the regular price, your generosity in paying the Patron Price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full programme price and provides support to Dechen Chöling.
  • Early Bird: 15% discount on the regular programme price is possible only if you register and pay the total cost of your stay upfront, 3 months prior to the start of the programme, i.e. before 13 September 2025.
  • Under 30 years of age: 50% reduction on the regular programme price for persons under 30 years at the start of the programme.

Accommodation: the standard accommodation we provide is in a dormitory for the winter and a furnished two-person tent in the summer. Extra fees for room upgrades can be paid upon arrival. Additionally, room tax will be charged at 0.22 € per person, per night.

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Note: participation in any programme offered by the association of Dechen Chöling requires you to be up-to-date with the association’s annual fee (15 €), which can be settled upon arrival.