Rather than providing mere wellness getaways our aim is to promote true spiritual growth, and the development of compassion and insight, as is taught in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Retreats available under the guidance or our teacher Lama Choga
- New retreat for 2026
- Group silent retreats in BC.
- Private retreats
- 14 day Karma Yoga retreats.
🌿 Weekend Silent Retreat in Germany — February 6–8, 2026
We’re pleased to announce a weekend silent retreat in Geltendorf, a peaceful village just west of Munich, Germany.
This retreat offers a chance to step away from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with stillness and clarity. Through guided meditation, silent contemplation, and periods of mindful activity, we’ll explore the simple yet profound depth of presence and awareness.
The retreat will be held in a private home, offering an intimate and supportive setting for practice. Accommodation and meals will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Participants are simply asked to make their own travel arrangements. Geltendorf has a regional train station, making it easily accessible from Munich and surrounding areas.
As space is limited, please confirm your interest as soon as possible. To reserve a place please email us at: info@ultimatemeaning.org
Silent meditation retreats in BC, Canada
What to expect from a silent retreat?
Rising early in the morning to the sound of the session gong, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to practice throughout the day. We meditate 6 to 8 hrs. per day and listen to teachings explaining the meaning of the Path. We remain mindful throughout the day whether walking, eating, sitting, standing, or just relaxing.
Personal one-to one guidance is available from Lama Choga, and there is an optional daily yoga class to keep the body limber and the mind clear.
Everyone is expected to contribute to the smooth running of the retreat by volunteering to do small jobs like helping prepare the food or cleaning up.
Why do we facilitate these silent retreats?
Upcoming retreats:
One Week Silent Retreat at the Drolung Discovery Hermitage BC
Following on from a successful first year of silent retreats in 2025 we are happy to announce that we will be hosting the first retreat on our own property in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia in late spring 2026.
Who can attend the meditation retreat in BC?
Our silent meditation retreat in BC, Canada, could be suitable if:
- you have a genuine wish to come to a deeper understanding of your mind.
- you are happy to contribute to the meditation retreat by offering your help in daily chores.
- you are willing to make a commitment to stick to the rules which includes silence and switching off all your devices.
Beginners and advanced practitioners, Buddhists and non Buddhist are welcome.
Who will the teacher be?
The silent meditation retreat will be led by Lama Choga, a Tibetan-Buddhist monk of Canadian origin. He completed a strict 4 year Vajrayana retreat in Scotland and spent afterwards 8 years in a retreat center in Nepal. Under the guidance of his teacher he intensively studied the scriptures and meditation.
Private Retreats
Private retreats can be arranged at The Drolung Hermitage. Please contact Lama Choga Directly to make arrangement.
N.B. So far there have been only three private retreats and until the centre is officially opened in or around 2027 limited provision will be made for private retreats and this all applicants will be strictly vetted for suitability.
14 day Karma Yoga Retreat TBC
A two week work and meditation retreat is planned for autumn 2026 or the 1st half of 2027 TBC. There will be a limited amount of spaces and preference will be given to those who have already completed a one week silent retreat hosted by the Insight Sangha.
All meals and accomodation will be provided and there will be two meditation sessions per day including some instruction from Lama Choga.
A Google form will be posted once the dates have been finalised.
