VAJRAKILAYA RETREAT

October 23–25, 2026 | Chicago Ratna Shri

With Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche & Venerable Bunima Lama

Chicago Ratna Shri warmly invites you to join us for a three-day Vajrakilaya Retreat in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Vajrakilaya (Dorje Phurba) is the powerful manifestation of enlightened activity associated with the removal of obstacles and the transformation of negative forces. Through intensive group practice, mantra recitation, visualization, ritual offerings, and prayers, we gather to purify obstacles and create auspicious conditions for Dharma practice, peace, and the benefit of all beings.

The retreat will be led by our Spiritual Director, Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, together with Venerable Bunima Lama.

🗓 October 23–25, 2026

Three Daily Sessions
10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
2:00–5:00 PM CST
7:00–8:30 PM CST

📍 Chicago Ratna Shri
1038 Woodlawn Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Practitioners are warmly invited to participate in this precious opportunity for intensive Vajrakilaya practice and to dedicate the accumulated merit toward the removal of obstacles, the flourishing of the Dharma, and the peace and well-being of all beings.

All are welcome.

To Attend:
Event Attendance (In-Person):
$54.00 – $108.00 per day

Event Attendance (Zoom):
💻 $30/day suggested offering

No one turned away for lack of financial ability

Accommodation & Meals:
🛏️ $100 – $200 sliding scale suggested offering
Includes on-site accommodation and all meals for all days

Indoor shrine room camping available

🙏 If you will be taking Sojong vows and forgoing dinner, please inform us in advance.

🌼 Onsite participants may have optional additional mantra recitation or practice sessions outside of the main schedule.

Lunches Only (For Offsite Participants):
🍲 $15/day

Vajrakilaya Retreat

October 23-25, 2026