divota provides:
• meditation cushions
• blankets • yoga mats
what to bring:
• comfortable clothing • pen and paper for notes
optional:
• sunscreen • sunglasses • bathing suit
• your own yoga mat • your own meditation cushion
Dzogchen – Seeing Through the Lense of Perfection
retreat with Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche,
tuesday, 13.5.2025 - saturday 17.5.2025
divota yoga garden, plinarska 27, split, croatia
about Dzogchen
dzogchen is the true nature of our mind. it means “great perfection” and is the state of pure awareness. it is the wisdom that exists beyond all limitations and through which we can come to know everything.
our current state of mind is conditioned and bound by limitations. what we see now is the reflection of our ignorance. we always miss something, and so we always have a wrong view. we are looking through the lens of the conceptual mind, which always comes with a shadow and limitations. we never see things as they truly are and this causes us great suffering.
dzogchen implies direct perception and is free of all thoughts and concepts. the goal of dzogchen is therefore to discover our ultimate ground of existence that has the qualities of purity, luminous clarity and compassion. this is called rigpa. it is the opposite of ignorance.
when we practice dzogchen, we simply leave everything and look. when we leave everything alone – without judgment or reaction – and simply perceive what is there, we begin to recognize the true nature of our mind. in this way, we use our mind to observe our mind. the mind is like water. when it is still, it naturally becomes clear. this is how we come to deeply know ourselves. it is an encounter with pure luminosity and compassion.
join this retreat with tulku lobsang rinpoche for a sacred journey inward to get a glimpse into the truly transformative aspects of dzogchen. it holds the promise of being again a beautiful and loving retreat with teachings and meditations.
teacher
tulku lobsang rinpoche brings the ancient healing wisdom of tibet to modern audiences in a very accessible way. he was born in amdo, northeastern tibet. he entered the monastic life at the young age of 6. at age 13, he was enthroned as a „tulku “a recognized reincarnated lama. he received a traditional intensive education in the fundamental practices of all major lineages of tibetan buddhism, and trained as doctor of tibetan medicine and astrology. tulku lobsang founded the nangten menlang buddhist medical organization. tulku lobsang rinpoche travels the world offering methods of teachings for improving our physical, mental and energetic health. with his warmth and wisdom, he opens our minds and hearts and connects us to our own innate wisdom.
What will we learn?
Tsa Lung is a practice that works intensively with our subtle body. By combining special breath retention techniques with physical movements and visualizations, we move our wind-energy throughout the body, allowing it to reach deep places and open more and more subtle channels. When the wind flows freely, this energy can be used for self-healing or can be given to others.
This physical practice is very dynamic and powerful. Breath retention makes it even more challenging. However, it is very important that we train the breath. As we become older our breathing becomes more and more shallow. Therefore, we need to relearn how to breathe deeply. This is a method for coming into a deep stillness of the mind.
This physical practice is very dynamic and powerful. Breath retention makes it even more challenging. However, it is very important that we train the breath. As we become older our breathing becomes more and more shallow. Therefore, we need to relearn how to breathe deeply. This is a method for coming into a deep stillness of the mind.
teacher
Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche brings the ancient healing wisdom of Tibet to modern audiences in a very accessible way. He was born in Amda, northeastern Tibet. He entered the monastic life at the young age of 6. At age 13, he was enthroned as a „tulku “a recognized reincarnated lama. He received a traditional intensive education in the fundamental practices of all major lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, and trained as doctor of Tibetan Medicine and Astrology. Tulku Lobsang founded the Nangten Menlang Buddhist Medical Organization. Tulku Rinpoche Lobsang travels the world offering teachings on methods for improving our physical, mental and energetic health. With his warmth and wisdom, he opens our minds and hearts and connects us to our own innate wisdom.
schedule
13.5.
tuesday
• 16:30 – 17:30 welcome gathering & registration
• 17:30 – 19:30 teaching | practice with half hour break
14.-16.5.
wednesday - friday
• 07:30 – 8:15 practice with divota
• 08:15 – 10:00 breakfast break
• 10:00 – 12:30 teaching | practice with half hour break
• 12:30 – 14:30 lunch break
• 14:30 – 17:30 teaching | practice with half hour break
17.5.
saturday
• 07:30 – 8:15 practice with divota
• 08:30 – 10:00 teaching | practice | kata ceremony
• 10:00 – 12:00 divota brunch & farewell at divota yoga garden
pricing
in person participation
• teaching without accommodation: € 410
includes teaching fee, seminar house fee, divota brunch and snacks & drinks during breaks
online participation
• the price for online participation: € 285
• this retreat that will be taking place in person in croatia will be streamed live via zoom.
• no video recordings will be provided.
divota apartment hotel is pleased to extend a 30% discount on accommodation rates for participants of this retreat. this offer applies to all rooms and studio apartments and includes breakfast. rates begin from € 135 per night, with variations depending on the room category chosen.
double rooms
18 - 27 square meters
studio apartments - double
26 - 40 square meters
all of our rooms are
thoughtfully equipped with:
free wireless internet
air conditioning
TV
minibar
coffee maker
coffee and tea
safe deposit box
• minibar • coffee maker • complimentary coffee and tea • cable-tv • air conditioning • free wireless internet • shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, vanity set • hair dryer • beach towels • bathrobes and slippers • anti allergenic • pillows and blankets • safe deposit box • iron and ironing board (on demand)
the city of split
split is a quintessential mediterranean city, with a small-town vibe, noisy streets, and easy-going locals.
this increasingly popular tourist destination had its ‘official’ beginning in the year 300AD. In that year the emperor diocletian began the construction of his palace here, which combined the elements of an imperial villa, a hellenistic city and a roman military fort.
The historical centre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979 and is a living museum and the place where you’ll find the majority of must-see sights in split.
About us
divota apartment hotel offers 4 star**** rooms and apartments on 6 different locations in the historic city center. all accommodation units are located in a circle of 150-200m around the divota yoga garden, only 5-10 minutes walking distance from all main attractions, such as: diocletian’s palace, seaside promenade riva, museums, beaches, bars and restaurants.
the central reception desk as well as the holistic spa, specialized in tibetan kum nye massage are located on plinarska 75.
e-bikes are available for rent, ideal for a tour to marjan forest or close-by attractions.
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Cancellation Policy
for this event, special cancellation conditions apply .
In case of cancellation of your booking, a cancellation fee will be charged as specified below:
- 100% deposit refund for cancellations 30+ days before retreat start.
- 50% deposit refund for cancellations 15-29 days before retreat start.
- 0% deposit refund for cancellations 0-14 days before retreat start.
In case any payments have already been made before the cancellation, the paid amount will be reimbursed less the applicable cancellation fee.
in order to reserve your spot you need to make a downpayment of 60% of the price.
the remaining balance is due upon arrival.
please fill out our booking form and we will get back to you shortly!
Contact
divota apartment hotel
plinarska 75, 21 000 split, croatia
info@divota.com
+385914041133
