May 7-12th, 2025
MEDICINE BUDDHA IMMERSION
A 5-DAY COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
led by Tibetan Buddhist Monks of the Historic Gaden Shartse Monastery
In collaboration with the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour, we are thrilled to announce this opportunity for committing yourself to multiple days of focused meditation practice.
This will be a sealed, private immersion devoted to personal spiritual development. We will sit together, practice together, eat together & experience the fruits of our dedication.
The Medicine Buddha practice is beneficial for anyone of any circumstance, for the cultivation of compassion & insight.
It pacifies obstacles, illness and karmic circumstances.
What's included:
Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teachings
Daily contemplation with the Tibetan monks as they create the Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala
Opportunity to do this healing practice together
Ample time to accumulate 111,111 mantras ~ a commitment each person will make during the immersion
Breakfast, lunch & dinner together as a group
*Not included: travel, accommodations, transportation.
This immersion is especially potent for anyone in the healing profession (doctors, nurses, healers) ~ to make their work more powerful, accurate & beneficial.
Led by Venerable Geshe Phuntsho
The retreat will be led by Geshe Phuntsho, originally from Bhutan, who has been a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 39 years.
MAY 7-12, 2025
MEDICINE BUDDHA RETREAT
MEDICINE BUDDHA RETREAT
A 5-day Personal Spiritual Development with Tibetan Monks
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This will be a life-changing experience.
All net proceeds of the retreat, event and sacred offering fees directly benefit the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour, which helps sustain 1,500 monks at Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India. On behalf of the Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation and the Monks, we are grateful for your contributions and participation. Together, we will generate a positive ripple effect on the Monastery, our community, and ourselves!
Sample Daily Schedule:
6 - 8am: Session
8 - 9am: Break
9 - 11am: Session
11am - 1pm: Lunch Break
1 - 3pm: Session
3 - 4pm: Break
4 - 6pm: Session
6 - 7pm: Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have Airbnb or Hotel recommendations?
Stay as close as you can to 810 W Bethany Home Road, Phoenix AZ.
We have a list of recommended hotels/resorts here.
We love to travel with AirBnb, and there's quite a few in our neighborhood that have worked well for other visitors. Always always read the reviews, and if you need us to check the address to tell you if the neighborhood is safe, we're happy to do that. Email us at hello@sancenterphx.com.
Do I have to attend in-person or can I join virtually?
Due to the nature of the retreat, we will not be livestreaming or recording any of the teachings. You must attend in-person.
We are so honored to be hosting the monks for a full calendar of events while they are in Phoenix, AZ.
FULL CALENDAR COMING SOON!
As part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour:
The purpose of this tour is to share with all people the monks’ culture, as well as practices & paths to inner peace & compassion.
Accomplishments of previous tours have provided funds for construction of new buildings at Gaden Shartse, supported medical needs, teachers’ salaries & the day to day expenses of supporting the monastery.
This success is due to the help & generosity of everyone who support the tours. The monks of Gaden Shartse feel deeply indebted to their friends in the West who have given their time, effort & homes to make the tours possible. It is our every intention to make this tour abundant & successful for them!