Lamé Tukdrup Barché Künsel’s Thirty Five Days Retreat

With Drupla Sonam Tsering

November 7 – December 11, 2026

Samye Hermitage Bali, Indonesia

For practitioners of the Guru Padmasambhava’s heart practice—Tukdrup Barché Kunsel (Dispeller of All Obstacles)—the Thirty-Five Day Retreat is renowned for its effectiveness in evoking the profound blessings of this practice. On Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche’s advice, Drupla Sonam will lead a select group of practitioners through this sequence of practice, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the key points of the Vajrayana, and the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel in particular.

The Tukdrup Barché Kunsel was discovered by the Great Tertön Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa in the 19th century, with the support of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Jamgön Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. The chief figure in this practice is Guru Padmsambhava, adorned by the sambhogakaya Avalokiteshvara and the dharmakaya Amitabha, and surrounded by twelve emanations. Its essential sadhana is the Trinley Nyingpo, for which Phakchok Rinpoche has kindly granted the empowerments and transmissions many times over the year in Cooperstown, and around the world.

The Tukdrup Barché Kunsel is indeed one of the most profound and widely-practiced sadhanas amongst the great Chokgyur Lingpa’s revelations, and is a practice that continues to flourish throughout the world.

We invite you to connect with its immense blessings, which are as potent now as ever.

Biography

Drupla Sonam Tsering is one of the senior monks at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and has completed the traditional three-year retreat three times.

At the age of thirteen, he received ordination from Chokling Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and began studying Buddhist scriptures, rituals, and meditation. Recognizing the profound wisdom of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, he entered his first three-year retreat at the age of 22, dedicating himself to deep spiritual practice.

Afterward, he pursued Buddhist philosophical studies at the monastery’s college, followed by another three-year retreat, reaffirming his commitment to the path. His experience includes teaching translation courses at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, performing Buddhist rituals, and guiding students in Dharma practice.

At the age of 40, he entered his third long retreat, further deepening his meditation and realization. Upon completion, Phakchok Rinpoche entrusted him with the responsibility of instructing and guiding practitioners in Buddhist centers worldwide. Drupla Sonam Tsering now shares his profound experience and knowledge with students seeking the authentic Vajrayana path.

Offering For Retreat (USD 1,500) = IDR 24,600,000

Bank Charge (3% *USD 45) = IDR 738,000

Total Offering For Retreat (USD 1,545) = IDR 25,338,000

• all the offering is in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), the amount in USD is an estimation amount, based on estimated average exchange rate of 1 USD = IDR 16,400. This amount may be change depends on the exchange rate on the transaction date.

The total offering for the retreat includes:

• Accommodation (Single Occupancy – 1 Person per Room)
• Three Simple Meals per Day
• Text Materials
• The teaching will be translated from Tibetan to English

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