2026 European Dzogchen Buddha Path Spring Retreat
The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation Europe is very pleased to announce the 2026 European Dzogchen Buddha Path Spring Retreat, taught by our precious Dharma teachers Excellent Bodhi Lama Rita and Bodhisattva Leader Heini Ilmarinen. This retreat will be held at our very own beautiful Dzogchen Retreat Center Europe (Mariensee, Austria). It presents an ideal opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience the teachings of the Dzogchen Lineage and the practice of the Buddha Path.
The teaching topic is: ✨ “The Heart of Connection: Building Relationships Through Wisdom and Compassion” ✨
This year's program focuses on cultivating meaningful, harmonious relationships and deeply integrating this understanding into your daily life. During the program, we will focus on opening our hearts, clearing obstacles, and building connections through insightful teachings, sadhana practice, and the supportive environment of our Sangha.
The teachings will be in English.
Arrival: Please plan to arrive by Friday evening, May 8th, 2026.
Start: The retreat will officially begin around noon on Saturday, May 9th.
End: The retreat will conclude on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 15:00.
A more detailed schedule will be announced soon.
Benefits of Retreat
- Celebrate this precious life, heal your heart and release stress,
- Cultivate a sound body and mind, and connect with kind-hearted people.
- Experience amazing Buddhist meditation, and understand the meaning of True Happiness.
- Bring Dharma into your everyday life.
About the Dharma teacher Bodhi Lama Rita
Our highly appreciated Dharma Teacher Excellent Bodhi Lama Rita grew up in Austria and studied languages and cultures of South Asia and Tibet at the University of Vienna. She has also graduated as a mediator from studying Mediation and Conflict Management at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna.
Bodhi Lama Rita is an amazing Dharma teacher, radiating great love and compassion to all beings. She has dedicated her life to ensure the preservation, practice, and transmission of the Dzogchen Buddha Path Lineage in this world for the peace and happiness of all beings.
About the Dharma teacher Heini Ilmarinen
Our highly appreciated Dharma Teacher Heini Ilmarinen has studied Dharma since November 2011 when she attended her first month retreat in Russia. Heini has been in the Dzogchen Buddha Path Lineage since and has attended many month-long internships and shorter retreats. Heini lives in Finland, and is one of the main pillars of the European Sangha. She is Treasurer of the European Sangha Board, as well as leads and teaches the Finnish Sangha. Heini has a background in the sciences and enjoys uniting the Buddhist views with scientific knowledge.
The cost of the retreat:
- Adult (-64): €685
- Senior (65 and up), students, unemployed and persons in need: €475
- Estonians: €355
If you need a scholarship or support, reach out to the retreat director.
Retreat fee covers:
- Dining (vegetarian) 3 times a day,
- Lodging
- Printed material
Retreat fee does not cover:
- Personal offerings to teachers
- Transfer to/from airport
- flight costs, visa fees, personal insurance or travel insurance; personal vitamins, supplements, and medications, etc.
