Dorje Shugden Retreat
A guided 3D2N mantra retreat to clear obstacles & fulfil wishes
A mantra retreat is where we set aside time to invest in our spiritual growth and focus on deeper practices. In the words of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche,
“It’s very beneficial for everyone to take a spiritual break once every few months to engage in a Dorje Shugden retreat. It gives us the opportunity to recharge ourselves spiritually and take a break from materialistic life.”
A Dorje Shugden mantra retreat can help you achieve many benefits including the clearing of obstacles, purification of negative karma, gathering of resources and fulfilment of wishes. You’ll also be blessed with wisdom, compassion, kindness, insight, clarity, understanding of Dharma, and ultimately get one step closer to developing his enlightened qualities.
Led by our experienced Buddhist sangha and pastors, this 3D2N Dorje Shugden mantra retreat is suitable for all who are new to mantra retreats as well as experienced retreatants who may be too busy to prepare all the necessary offerings and materials.
Who is Dorje Shugden?
Dorje Shugden is a special Dharma Protector who quickly fulfils wishes and sincere prayers. He brings healing, harmony and peace; protects from harm and obstacles; and attracts opportunities for success and growth.
He is often regarded as a ‘World Peace Protector’, and his practice is swiftly growing in popularity around the world. Anyone can call upon him for aid and blessings by chanting his mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA.
Retreat Dates
- Not available in 2024
Registration closes 3 days before the retreat start date.
Programme Outline
- 6.45 am: Registration + check in
- 8.00 am: Retreat briefing by pastor
- 9.00 am: Retreat session 1
- 11.30 am: Top up offerings
- 12.00 pm: Lunch
- 1.00 pm: Rest
- 2.00 pm: Retreat session 2
- 5.00 pm: Top up offerings
- 5.30 pm: Rest
- 6.00 pm: Dinner
- 7.00 pm: Rest
- 8.00 pm: Retreat session 3
- 10.15 pm: Circumambulation and offerings at Lama Tsongkhapa shrine
- 11.00 pm: Good night
- 6.45 am: Breakfast
- 7.45 am: Top up offerings
- 8.00 am: Dharma sharing by pastor
- 9.00 am: Retreat session 4
- 11.30 am: Top up offerings
- 12.00 pm: Lunch
- 1.00 pm: Rest
- 2.00 pm: Retreat session 5
- 5.00 pm: Top up offerings
- 5.30 pm: Rest
- 6.00 pm: Dinner
- 7.00 pm: Rest
- 8.00 pm: Retreat session 6
- 10.15 pm: Circumambulation and offerings at Dorje Shugden grotto
- 11.00 pm: Good night
- 6.45 am: Breakfast
- 7.45 am: Top up offerings
- 8.00 am: Q&A session
- 8.30 am: Retreat session 7 + King of Prayers
- 11.00 am: Retreat area clearing + cleaning
- 11.45 am: Cleaning, circumambulation and offerings at Relic Temple
- 12.30 pm: Lunch
- 2.00 pm: Check out + goodbye
Suggested Donation
Premium Twin Share
Kechara Member
- Non-members: RM810
- Super single bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Retreat meals included
- Donation is per pax
Twin Share
Kechara Member
- Non-members: RM740
- Super single bed
- Communal bathroom
- Retreat meals included
- Donation is per pax
Six Share
Kechara Member
- Non-members: RM630
- Bunk bed
- Communal bathroom
- Retreat meals included
- Donation is per pax
Non-residential
Kechara Member
- Non-members: RM460
- Accommodation not included
- Communal bathroom
- Retreat meals included
- Donation is per pax
If you’re choosing a residential package, we recommend that you check the availability of your preferred room type before making payment as rooms are limited.
What’s Included?
- Retreat altar setup
- Retreat offerings
- Retreat prayer text
- Druchuma obstacle-clearing puja (prior to start of retreat)
- Guided retreat session (1x)
- Pastor service
As a not-for-profit organisation, we do our best to make our programmes available at a reasonable rate. Your donation also supports the cost of facilities, sanitising of premises and overheads.
What to Bring
- Mala
- Serkym set and teapot
- Vajra and bell
- Mala/mantra counter
- Personal image of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche
- Personal image of Dorje Shugden (statue, tsatsa, framed photo)
- Rice pot/container and rice
- Damaru*
- Mandala set*
- Ritual cover (drikap) *
- Ritual mat (driden) *
- New bottle of water to bless during retreat*
- A Dharma book (to read during breaks)*
- Notebook and pen
- Water tumbler
- Comfortable clothing that allows you to sit cross-legged on a meditation cushion
- A shawl or sweater in case you feel cold
- Medication or antihistamines if you have allergies to pollen, etc.
- Face masks, face shield and hand sanitiser*
* OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED
Important Notes
- You should follow the standard retreat guidelines including observing a strict Buddhist diet, avoiding dairy (milk, butter, cheese, etc), black foods (meat, fish, eggs, onions and garlic) and abstaining from non-virtuous actions including consuming alcohol, sexual activity, idle chatter and lying throughout the duration of the retreat.
- You’re encouraged to engage in Dharma activities during your free time in between retreat sessions such as reading Dharma books, circumambulating, making offerings at holy sites, and engaging in prostrations.
- To enhance your experience, you’re encouraged to minimise the distractions of daily life including the usage of any electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops throughout the duration of the retreat.
- Room sharing arrangements are subject to availability.
- Cancellation Policy: A partial refund will be issued for cancellations made at least five working days before the retreat start date. An administration fee of RM50 will be charged. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than five days before the retreat start date.
- If sign ups for a particular language do not meet the minimum threshold, the programme in that language will be cancelled. You are welcome to join a different language group; otherwise your registration fee will be refunded.
- The management reserves the right to amend the programme and/or revise prices without prior notice.