The tremendous blessings are from Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and come through the Drikung Kagyu lineage as facilitated by two masters of Buddhism, Lama Konchok Sonam and Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche. This is a rare and precious opportunity to give the gift of pure love to our world and to ourselves.

The benefits of the Drubchen also include: increasing prosperity and harmonizing the elements, so that problems like flooding and storms are pacified. We will also dedicate the Drubchen to the Tibetans who bravely self-immolated so that their goal of peace and harmony within their homeland will be realized. May sentient beings everywhere find happiness and be freed from suffering!

The Meaning of ”Drubchen"
"Drubchen" literally means "great accomplishment" in Tibetan and is one of the most precious forms of Vajrayana Buddhist practice. A Drubchen is a rare opportunity to practice what the Buddha taught: to concentrate body, speech, and mind in spiritual practice, resulting in tremendous benefit to oneself and to others in this and future lives. Participating in a Drubchen is said to generate merit and potential realization equal to one year
of retreat or to seven years of practice. Dedicating it to all sentient beings extends this benefit to the world.

Joining the Drubchen
The mandala of Chenrezig will be maintained with the support of Khenpo Choephel and Lama Sonam throughout. The Chenrezig empowerment will be bestowed by Khenpo Choepel Rinpoche, the Spirtual Director of Three Rivers Dharma in Pittsburg, PA and our beloved spiritual friend. The evening/night session will offer opportunity to sleep in shifts while maintaining the mandala. Friday evening attendance is encouraged.  However, any previous Chenrezig empowerment is the prerequisite for joining. Attendance of the entire Drubchen is best, but if this is not possible, please come and go as your schedule permits.

The donation amount to attend is $150 for the entire weekend, all meals included. $125 for members. Please see the Service Offering section below to volunteer or if you cannot afford the entire amount. The daily rate to attend is $60 per day, $50 for members. 

Staying for the Entire Drubchen
Participants who will stay for the entire Drubchen: bring a sleeping bag, towel, and whatever else you need to be comfortable. We will not be showering, but you can wash up. All meals are included. Lama asks that we bring our own cup and bowl as is traditional,  and as a way of simplifying kitchen duties.
  
Sponsoring the Drubchen
Becoming a sponsor generates great merit. This merit can be dedicated on behalf of others or to benefit a particular situation. It is said that by supporting practitioners, one will gain the merit equal to participating oneself!

Offering Individual - $50.00, Offering Family - $80.00, Great Offering - $108.00, Great Offering Family - $210.00
If you would like to sponsor a retreatant it is $125. 

For Loved Ones and Those Who Have Passed
In addition to World Peace, the Drubchen also presents a very special opportunity to benefit those loved ones who have passed away or persons who are in need of spiritual, physical or material help. If you cannot join the Drubchen in person, consider making a donation on their behalf. Great merit will begenerated and they will be benefitted. Any amount can be offered. Click the PayPal link below and enter the amount wished and a note about who the offering is for. We will include that person in the mandala.  

Service Offering 
There are many opportunities to share the joyful effort that make the Drubchen a truly interdependent experience. Also, If you want to attend but do not have all of the funds
please click here and fill out the form to inquire about volunteering.

Rejoicing...
in the activites that bring together and manifest this practice is said to bring equal merit to accomplishing these deeds oneself. Isn't it wonderful! E Ma Ho!