Womb, Karma and Transcendence Retreat – 8th to 17th May 2026 – clearing the womb and birth experience
You are invited to this rare event, a retreat to heal the depths and clear the underlying patterns that we took on as part of our being during the birth experience.
We had to postpone this rarely covered retreat in Covid times and we are delighted to bring it now. It probably won’t be offered again for many years, at least here in Europe.
Namgyal Rinpoche’s teachings on ‘Womb, Karma and Transcendence’ address the different stages of the womb and birth journey, the positive and the negative experiences that we may have had, and how these underlie our approach and response to all aspects of our lives, including our physical and mental health, our sexuality and our views and beliefs.
Catherine Pawasarat will lead us through these exercises and meditations for contacting the birth experience and clearing it, in the space of a retreat setting, so that it becomes what it is meant to be: the basis for well-being, natural growth and exploration. Among the many different aspects of this work there is a meditation for those who have given birth, or who have had a termination, which clears both parent and child.
This retreat also speaks to karma (activity), other factors that have shaped us, past lifetimes, and most importantly, transcendence – going beyond all concepts of who and what we are, so that we may be and know what is.
We have had a lot of interest from our ‘save the date’ mail out. If you are thinking of taking part, please note that there are limited places – there are various payment options available and £150 deposit secures your place.
Please see the flyer below for more details.
It would be great to see you there,
Warm wishes,
Jonathan, Brigid, Melissa and Willow (UK)
The Dharma Europe Retreat Team
Register here for the 2026 Womb, Karma and Transcendence Retreat
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From the first spark of connection
we grow in our mother’s womb
the ground of our being.
Leaving the comfort and bliss of her womb behind is our first rite of passage.
Leaving the comfort and bliss of the womb behind is our first rite of passage. For every one of us, the journey from the womb to birth is one of the earliest imprints on our bodies and our consciousness. These latent memories are stored in the body, and can be triggered by feelings, senses, emotions, and thoughts.
In this retreat, we explore the four stages of the birthing experience – the comfort of the womb, interruptions to this blissful phase, the journey through difficulty, and emergence into the world – new life.
These stages are mirrored throughout life. The patterns from these early experiences are often repeated in our work lives, in our relationships and projects we take on. This retreat will be a somatic exploration of clearing the womb experience based on the ground-breaking work of Namgyal Rinpoche.
Catherine Pawasarat brings experience, clarity, compassion and skilled guidance to this depth work through which we can free ourselves of deep patterning that holds us back.
Catherine Pawasarat trained daily with Achariya Doug Duncan (‘Qapel’) from 1998 in an intensive spiritual apprenticeship that is rare in the West. She received lay ordination from Namgyal Rinpoche in 2003 and is a lineage holder of these teachings.
After some years in Japan, Catherine Sensei with Qapel, co-founded Clear Sky Retreat Centre, in the East Kootenay Rockies, BC, Canada. Sensei has led an innovative approach there re-opening up the native animal migration corridor. She has put land regeneration, environmental sustainability and conscious community at the heart of her practice.
In addition to Buddhist philosophy, and its emphasis on transformation and application in daily life, Catherine also teaches in the lineage of Namgyal Rinpoche’s Western Mystery teachings and is following Qapel’s vision of including and transcending Buddhism into a new map, Integral Spirituality. He named this new approach Integral Evolution making these teachings truly non-sectarian and universalist.
This rare opportunity to take part in the Womb, Karma and Transcendence Retreat will be held in the Golden Valley, deep in the ancient borderlands running between Wales and England, in sight of the Black Mountains.
Maitreya House Retreat Centre
Lower Maescoed, Herefordshire, HR2 0HP
Maitreya house is run by a charity – the Crystal Group – to support these teachings of universal growth and unfolding.
The Retreat Centre is a converted old stone farm house, with cabins in the grounds and with panoramic views across the valleys.
Set in a beautiful and tranquil nurturing environment, many years of care and practice make it a wonderfully supportive place for a retreat.
Retreat Cost
Payment includes meals, accommodation and the course fee. Dana, a traditional donation for the Teacher is additional.
There are limited places available – £150 deposit secures a place
- Super Early Bird – £1095 – £150 deposit and £945 paid by 1st Dec 2025
- Early Bird – £1195 – £150 deposit and £1045 paid by 15 Jan 2026
- Instalments Plan – £1300 – £150 deposit and first instalment of £150 – paid by 1st Dec 2025. Then 5 monthly payments each of £200 to be paid on 1st Jan, 1st Feb, 1st Mar, 1st April, 1st May 2026
- Full price – £1450 – £150 deposit and £1300 paid by 1 May 2026
If you would like to discuss an alternative payment plan, or have any questions about the retreat, please contact the Registrar on .
Register here for the 2026 Womb, Karma and Transcendence Retreat
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Testimonials
“Karma, womb and transcendence is one of the most important retreats I have ever undertaken. It evokes the formative impulses we all take on during the four phases of our womb experience, links them to core karmic currents, and initiates a process that will help to use them to transcend ego clinging and suffering.”
Gerry Juliani, Life Skills Coach
“Go for it – you will never regret it- The karma womb transcendence retreat for a magical journey of bliss.”
Dean Nicholson, Counsellor
