Amsterdam City Retreat (Saturday & Sunday)

Compassion isn’t something we simply aspire to — it’s a state we can actively cultivate through practice. This weekend retreat invites practitioners into a powerful exploration of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga as a direct method for awakening compassion, clarity, and inner strength.

Over the weekend, we’ll unpack the meaning and purpose behind deity practice—why we visualize enlightened beings, why mantra shapes the mind, and how these methods open the heart.

Through guided meditation, discussion, and integrated exercises, participants will learn how Guru Yoga becomes the unifying thread: a practice that connects us to wisdom, dissolves obstacles, and brings the vast qualities of enlightenment into our own experience.

Together, we’ll build a clear and practical structure for practicing Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, understanding how it supports daily life and deepens our capacity to meet the world with kindness and clarity.

Perfect for intermediate practitioners looking to strengthen their foundation and re-energize their path, this retreat offers a grounded yet inspiring approach to transforming the mind from the inside out.

We hear about deity practice in the Buddhist system, but what is the significance? How do visualizations and mantra recitation of the Buddha, Tara, Vajrasattva, or other aspects of the enlightened mind support our lives, and what is the role of guru yoga? This program will thoroughly explore these practices and give practitioners a clear structure and understanding of how to put it all together for the greatest benefit — both in cultivating compassion and deepening wisdom. Intermediate level.