Special Retreat: The Path of Tantric Healing
Six immersive days of healing and longevity practices from the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition
Including teachings and empowerments of Medicine Buddha, White Tara, and White Heruka
With Lama Glenn Mullin
June 1–6, 2026 | Sdot Yam, Israel
Early-bird price available until March 10
The ancient Buddhist tradition offers powerful methods for healing and awakening. In this special retreat, we will explore what healing means according to Tantric Buddhism and practice three of its core healing paths: Medicine Buddha, White Tara, and White Heruka.
These practices arise from the heart of the Tantric Buddhist tradition and have been transmitted in unbroken lineages for over a thousand years by tantric masters in India, Tibet, and across Asia. For generations, they have been used by healers, physicians, spiritual practitioners, and everyday people – for self-healing, healing others, and progress on the spiritual path.
The practices work with mind, breath, body, and sound (mantra) to access the deepest levels of our being and directly touch whatever is in need of healing. This powerful approach works at the root of imbalance as it manifests in illness and difficulty, transforming it into health, joy, and ultimately—full awakening.
During this retreat, we will study and practice these profound methods with Lama Glenn Mullin, a direct student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for over 50 years, and a renowned scholar and translator of Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Glenn has been teaching Tibetan Buddhism worldwide for over three decades, guiding thousands of students worldwide.
The retreat will take place at the Marine Center in Sdot Yam, overlooking the The Mediterranean Sea and the ancient roman ruins of Caesarea, in a calm and natural setting. Participants will enjoy the beach and surrounding nature, including meditation and yoga sessions on the shore, which will complement and deepen the processes of healing and renewal explored during the retreat.
Medicine Buddha
White Tara
White Heruka
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Throughout the retreat, we will learn and practice these three sacred healing paths and explore how to integrate them into daily life and personal practice.
🔹The retreat includes empowerments for Medicine Buddha, White Tara, and White Heruka
Following the retreat, Drupon Chongwol-la, Lama Glenn’s retreat master, will offer continuation teachings, practices, and clarifications to help deepen and integrate what was learned.
For those interested, there will also be an option to join a weekly practice group with Drupon Chongwol-la, providing ongoing support throughout the year.
🗣 The retreat will in English with translation to Hebrew
🌿 Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners
Retreat Location
The retreat will take place at the Marine Hospitality Center of Kibbutz Sdot Yam, Israel, near the ancient city of Ceasera (45 min. From Tel Aviv) just steps from the open sea. A quiet, natural setting that allows participants to step out of daily routines and fully dedicate themselves to study and practice in a spacious, supportive, and pleasant environment.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in simple, clean, and comfortable guesthouse rooms, allowing for rest and renewal between practice sessions.
Options include double rooms or triple rooms.
All rooms are located within the same complex as the meditation hall and dining room. Some rooms overlook the sea, weaving nature and practice together throughout the retreat.
Additional accommodation is available in the area in Airbnb’s or Hotels.
Dining
The on-site dining hall serves three nourishing, full meals per day.
The menu includes regular, vegetarian, and vegan options, suited to an intensive retreat environment.
During the day, there will also be a coffee corner with light refreshments, and a pleasant seaside café nearby for those wishing for a quiet break facing the open horizon.
Travel
The location is in the central area of Israel, 45 minutes drive from Tel Aviv. Accessible by public transportation (Bus, Taxi or Train + Bus/Taxi).
Retreat Tickets
🔥 Early-bird pricing available until March 10th!
In Person Tickets
| Including | Price |
|---|---|
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Medicine Buddha, White Tara & White Heruka |
$1450 $1550 |
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Medicine Buddha, White Tara & White Heruka |
$1100 $1250 |
For the day without accommodation – the participants can rent a room/apartment (through Airbnb or one of the booking services) or a hotel room in the area.
Online Tickets
| Including | Price |
|---|---|
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Online – Medicine Buddha, White Tara & White Heruka |
$180 |
Cancellation Policy
Until March 25, 2026 – full refund
From March 25 until one week before the retreat – 50% Refund
One week before the retreat – no refund
If the retreat cannot take place due to circumstances beyond the organizers’ control, participants will receive a full refund.
Scholarships
This retreat and visit are offered in the spirit of the Dharma, with the intention of making the teachings accessible to all.
As the retreat involves significant costs, we can’t offer scholarships for in-person participation.
We do offer scholarships for Online Participation. If you want to participate but cannot afford the suggested donation due to life circumstances, please contact us via maitreyasanghaisrael@gmail.com
About the teachers
Lama Glenn Mullin
Lama Glenn is the author of over thirty books on Tibetan Buddhism, many of which have been translated into a dozen foreign languages. His earlier titles focus on the lives and works of the early Dalai Lamas. Other titles of his elucidate practice traditions such as Lam Rim, Lojong, the Six Yogas of Naropa, Kalachakra, and so forth. He has been an international teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation for the past thirty years – with thousands of students all around the world . Lama Glenn lived in Dharamsala, India, for some fifteen years. There he studied under twenty-five of the greatest masters of Tibet, including the Dalai Lama and his two main gurus.
Drupon Chongwol-la
Drupon Chongwol la is Lama Glenn’s retreat master (drupon)and an accomplished teacher of Vajrayana Buddhist tantra and Tummo.
Chongwol-la was born in South Korea and raised in the United States. He spent sixteen years as a monk in the Zen Buddhist tradition,and since 2007 has practiced Mahayana tantra under the guidance of his root teacher, Lama Glenn
Drupon Chongwol-’la now teaches students around the world – including in Korea, the United States, Russia, Israel, South America.
About Maitreya Sangha Israel
This teaching series is organized with love and on a completely voluntary basis by Maitreya Sangha Israel, the Israeli student community of Lama Glenn Mullin and Drupon Chongwol la.
For any questions, please contact us at maitreyasanghaisrael@gmail.com