This ongoing event is open for registration through 12 September 2026. You are cordially invited to participate by sending offerings and optional dedications.
We are pleased to share photos of this year’s annual ‘Rainy Season Summer Retreat’ (Yarney) at the Great Shravasti Centre, Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India
Event ID: 4788
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Brief description: ‘Rainy Season Summer Retreat’ (Yarney) is considered an especially meritorious time when it is traditional for lay followers to participate by making offerings for the monks’ food and tea during the period of retreat. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: In the sacred land of Shravasti — where Lord Buddha Shakyamuni spent twenty-five summer retreats — the 4th Annual Rainy Season Summer Retreat (Vassavasa) will take place at the Great Shravasti Centre. This auspicious retreat is being held under the boundless blessings and aspiration of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Thinley Lhundup.
The summer retreat is a sacred tradition established by the Buddha Shakyamuni. During this time, the monks remain within the monastery and concentrate exclusively on study and practice. Special vows are taken and strict discipline is followed by all of the monks.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until September 12th, 2026.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.