Tibetan Mantra Healing Intensive
A FIVE day EXPERIENTIAL RETREAT WITH DRUKMO GYAL
AUGUST 19 - 24 2025
At Pure Land Tuscany, Italy
+ ONLINE LIVESTREAM OPTION
(PROGRAM DETAILS BELOW)
For centuries, Tibetan healers and yogis have used mantra therapy ngakchö rigpa as a vital branch of Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine) to rebalance body, mind, and emotions while strengthening immunity against future illness. Join Tibetan mantra healer Drukmo Gyal for this immersive and experiential retreat exploring this ancient spiritual practice using sacred Sanskrit and Tibetan sounds to facilitate profound physical, energetic, and mental transformation.
Through recitation, visualization, and inscribing of mantra syllables, you'll learn to focus concentration, relax deeply, and create subtle yet powerful shifts in being. The Sanskrit word 'mantra' means 'mind protection'—making this practice an ancient form of psychotherapy that shields the mind from suffering while cultivating clarity, stability, and spiritual insight.
In this retreat we will learn the theory behind how mantras work and have been traditionally used in both Tibetan yogic and medical practice.
— Comprehensive “Mantra Pharmacy”: Receive transmissions and explanations of mantras used for centuries by Tibetan physicians to address various health concerns and learn their specific practical applications.
— Protective Amulets: Learn how to make amulets with Tibetan syllables and substances for protection from illness and obstacles.
— Group Empowerment: Accumulate mantras together to empower healing substances like water, oil, salt and amulets for personal use and sharing with others.
This retreat is open to all, no prior background in Buddhist practice or Tibetan medicine required. However for students and practitioners of Sowa Rigpa, this intensive program provides an invaluable addition to the toolbox of methods that are effective and applicable in one’s healing practice.
This retreat combines Mantra Level 1 and Mantra Level 2 from the Sorig Khang International curriculum with a special emphasis on direct experience. For those who have already studied Mantra 1, this retreat will include a review and deepening of practice of previously taught mantras, with the addition of potent wrathful mantras and instruction in amulets from Level 2, along with unique healing applications.
Registration
In-PERSON PRICE
1000 Euros (TUITION + ALL MEALS)
+ 300 - 1000 Euros FOR ONSITE ACCOMMODATION
INCLUDES:
Five days of teachings, guided group meditation sessions
One year access to recordings of teachings and all text and audio resources
Nourishing farm to table Italian vegetarian meals
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International travel to Florence, Italy
Pure Land Farms is seeking 1 - 2 student volunteers to attend this special retreat at no cost in exchange for assistance during this retreat. Assistance includes clean up after meals and general household support and assistance with daily livestream of sessions. Please write to inquire.
ONLINE LIVESTREAM + VIDEO COURSE
500 EuRos INCLUDES:
Livestream (on Zoom) of all sessions of the retreat
35 hours of teaching and guided practice
+
One year access to online version of the retreat hosted on the Sowa Rigpa Institute’s learning platform includes:
Video recordings of the retreat (36 hours) for review or self-paced learning -
made available within 24 hours of each teaching session to accommodate students’ schedules and time zones
Study and practice supports including PDF texts and audio files
schedule:
Tuesday August 19th:
2 - 5pm: Arrival and check in at Pure Land Farms
(PLF will assist with coordinating arrival time of students via train to nearby station)
6pm: Welcome dinner and orientation
7:30 - 9pm: Introductory Teaching Session
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20th - SATURDAY AUGUST 23Rd:
7:30 - 8:30am: Guided Practice Session
8:30 - 10am: Breakfast Break
10am - 12:30pm: Teaching Session
12:30 - 3pm: Lunch break and rest
3 - 6pm: Teaching Session
6 - 8pm Dinner Break
8:30 - 9:30pm: Guided Practice Session
Sunday AUGUST 24th:
7:30 - 8:30am: Guided Practice Session
8:30 - 10am: Breakfast Break
10am - 12:30pm: Teaching Session
12:30pm: Lunch and check out
Schedule subject to slight modifications
ABOUT DRUKMO GYAL
Born into a family of Ngakpas (Tibetan non-monastic Buddhist practitioners) in the culturally rich Amdo region of Tibet, Drukmo Gyal’s life has been steeped in the practices of mantra and meditation from a young age. Growing up in a diverse community in Rebgong, she was immersed in an environment where spiritual practices were a daily ritual.
Her journey in traditional healing began with studies in Tibetan medicine in Amdo, after which she furthered her expertise by working for Sorig Khang Estonia (EATTM) and studying under Dr. Nida Chenatsang, a renowned Tibetan physician and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig - the spiritual healing tradition of Tibetan Medicine.
Combining her passion for singing with her knowledge of Tibetan medicine, Drukmo Gyal has sought to create healing concerts that nurture the body, speech, and mind.
Drukmo Gyal serves as an international teacher and guide for Sorig Khang International and as the lead organizer of SKY Estonia.
ABOUT Pure Land Farms TUSCANY
Pure Land Tuscany was born on what once was “Il Mulino di Ferraia” (still known to locals by this name): a 16th Century stone water mill, newly renovated with loving care to combine a preservation of its original appearance and fascinating mystique with all modern amenities. This magical and serene place, situated next to a river and surrounded by diverse vegetation provides the perfect healing space for meditation and contemplation and connecting with our international sangha of practitioners in the heart of Italy.
ACCOMMODATIONS ONSITE AT PURE LAND FARMS TUSCANY:
Pure Land Tuscany is a small and intimate retreat center with very limited accommodations (15 people maximum). To stay onsite, please register early!
Deluxe Accommodations: 3 twin rooms (shared accommodation for 2 + 1 Queen room suitable for a single or couple) each with private en suite bathroom in the main Pure Land villa.
Dorm style Accommodations:
Yuthok Ling Temple (4 people)
Camping (4 People)
Overflow accommodations are available at our neighbor’s farm/agriturismo (3-minute walk from Pure Land Farms). Please inquire for availability. For students with cars, there are additional Airbnbs and hotels in the vicinity, however due to the high tourist season, be sure to book early.
LOCATION AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
The closest airport to Pure Land Farms is Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport FLR). Alternatively, arriving by train into Florence center (Santa Maria Novella Station) is a good option for those who prefer to arrive in another larger Italian city (Rome, Milano, Bologna, etc).
If you are traveling from the United States, we highly recommend arriving in Italy a few days before our program starts to adjust to the time change and have an opportunity to do personal sightseeing in Florence, or other Italian destinations.
