Lama Jigme Rinpoche

in Becske

May 28 – 31, 2026

Dear friends!

We are happy to share the program of Lama Jigme Rinpoche’s upcoming course! This time we will have the opportunity to practice together at the Becske National Retreat Center, where Rinpoche will give teachings on death and rebirth, as well as a Limitless Light (Sanskrit: Amitabha) empowerment.

Becske Retreat Center — Course Program

May 28–31, 2026

Thursday, May 28

18:00 Dinner
19:00 Teaching with Traveling Teachers & 16th Karmapa meditation

Friday, May 29

08:30–10:00 Breakfast
10:00–12:00 Meditation (group or individual)
13:00–15:00 Lunch
15:00–17:00 Short teaching & group meditation
18:00–19:00 Dinner
19:00 Teaching: Death and Rebirth, Part 1 — with Jigme Rinpoche

Saturday, May 30

08:30–10:00 Breakfast
10:00–12:00 Meditation & Ngöndro explanations
13:00–14:30 Lunch
15:00 Amitabha Empowerment (Limitless Light) — with Jigme Rinpoche
18:00 Dinner
19:00 16th Karmapa meditation, followed by films & party

Sunday, May 31

08:30–10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Teaching: Death and Rebirth, Part 2 — with Jigme Rinpoche
13:00 Lunch

Becske Retreat Center

General rules

  • In the village, please be quiet and drive slowly — we would like to maintain a good relationship with the local community.
  • Please take extra care to protect yourselves against ticks!
  • Please bring your own meditation cushion.
  • The stupa is always accessible for visits.
  • Please note that the consumption of alcohol and drugs is forbidden at the event, and we also kindly ask you not to bring your pets (animals).
  • Open flames are not permitted in the course area.
Becske Retreat Center

More information

The course area

The course takes place at the Becske National Retreat Center. Here you will find the registration point, the cafeteria — with coffee, snacks and drinks — and the dharma shop.

Food

During registration you can choose to attend with or without meals. Please note that if you choose the option without meals, on-site options will be limited: we cannot guarantee that you will be able to purchase breakfast, lunch or dinner, so it is a good idea to bring your own food.

Important deadline: meals must be requested by May 20, 2026 at the latest. After that date, only registration for the course programs will be possible.

Arriving by car

The venue is 75 km from Budapest, in Nógrád county. Please drive carefully, as the road may be potholed in several places. Be careful with wild animals as well!

GPS coordinates: 47.918729 N; 19.382093 E
(or 47°55’7.42″N; 19°22’55.90″E)

Arriving by train

The train departs from Budapest Keleti railway station with a transfer at Aszód, and finally you get off at Becske-Alsó; from there it is approximately 2 km on foot to the course area.

Timetable – MÁV info: +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
mavcsoport.hu

Arriving by bus

We are organizing a bus from the Budapest center to Becske. You can indicate your interest during registration. The bus seats 50 people, so places are limited.

  • Outbound – departure: Friday, May 29, 2026, 14:00 — Diamond Way Buddhist Center, Budapest
  • Return – departure: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 16:00 — Diamond Way National Retreat Center, Becske
Parking

When arriving in Becske we will redirect the road — please follow the posted signs. Parking is provided near the course area.

Payment

You can pay with cash (EUR and HUF) as well as by card. Change will always be given in HUF; we are unable to provide currency exchange.

Translation

The teachings and the empowerment will be in English. Translation will be provided during the teachings and the empowerment.

A limited number of FM radios will be available to rent on-site. We recommend that you bring your own digital FM radio — it is more convenient for you and a great help to the organizing team.

Accommodation

You can book accommodation in Becske or in the smaller surrounding villages, depending on availability. For options, check booking sites such as booking.com.

During the course you can also camp on-site, directly in the event area. Please bring your own camping equipment, as rentals are not available. Bring a waterproof tent and a warm sleeping bag.

If you are arriving with a caravan or camper van, a designated parking area will be available.

Weather

Please check the weather forecast and bring warmer clothing as well. Due to the nature of the location, evenings can be cool and rain may come suddenly during the day — a warm jacket and waterproof footwear are always a good idea.

Children at the course

Childcare will be provided during the teachings and the empowerment.

Ticket Prices

Meals & Teachings

Breakfast 1,400 Ft / €4
Lunch / Dinner 2,500 Ft / €6
Empowerment / Teaching with Rinpoche 10,000 Ft / €30
Teaching with Traveling Teachers 4,000 Ft / €13

Daily Tickets

Thursday (with Traveling Teacher) 6,500 Ft / €19
Friday (with Rinpoche) 16,400 Ft / €46
Saturday (with Rinpoche) 16,400 Ft / €46
Sunday (with Rinpoche) 13,900 Ft / €40
Full course (Thu–Sun) 53,200 Ft / €150

Age-based Discounts

Under 4 years: Free
Under 16 years: Half-price meals, no program fee
Under 18 years: Full-price meals, half-price program fee

Registration is open! Click the button below to sign up for the course.

See you in Becske!