Dear Sangha,

We are so sorry to share that due to unforeseen circumstances, both Retreats scheduled for this November 2025 have been cancelled. Geshe Sonam’s visa application was unexpectedly rejected, and as a result, he is unable to join us in Australia this November. Whilst we're surprised by this result, we believe that this is a one-off and we expect this visa issue to be resolved and for Geshe to continue to visit to Australia to teach.

Cancelled programs:

• Deepening Awareness Practices of Bön Dzogchen: 14–21 November 2025

• Inner Fire Practices of Tibetan Bön Dzogchen: 26–30 November 2025

For all participants who have already registered and made donations for the November retreats, we will be processing refunds in full within the next few days. You don’t need to do anything, however, please allow a short while for the refund to appear on your statement.

We know some of you may have made travel plans. Whilst we can’t reimburse third-party costs, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience. If it helps with airlines or accommodation, please send us a note and we can provide a brief letter confirming the cancellation.

Over the past three years, we’ve run several retreats in Melbourne and Nepal and we will use this extra time to listen, reflect, and shape a future syllabus that really serves our community’s needs.

What’s ahead

We are already planning for Melbourne Retreats & Courses with Geshe in April and November 2026, and a Nepal trip in September 2026 with topics and dates to be shared in the coming months.

We thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of ABMF, Geshe, and these precious Tibetan Bön teachings. If you have any questions, please reach out via our Contact Us page or via email at info@bonmustang.org.au.

With Loving Kindness & Appreciation,

Australia Bön Mustang Foundation Team 🌺

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