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Deep rest. Lucid stillness. Spacious ground.
Join us for
The Annual Summer Meditation Retreat
with Pema Khandro Rinpoche
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The Annual Dzogchen Retreat
- Rest into quiet space
- Tap into inner wisdom
- Rediscover the power of meditation
- Receive teachings and instruction every day with Pema Khandro
- Let go and unwind into natural spaciousness
- Find deep relaxation of body and mind
- Cultivate a connection with inner wisdom
- Support your body to meditate in comfort and stability
- Find inspiration and insight in the history and philosophy of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection
- Enjoy the gentle power of Tibetan Meditation techniques including Calm Abiding, Higher Seeing, the Nine Purifications and Holding the Mind
- Dissolve obstacles to meditation by dissolving these obstacles at their root
- Immerse yourself in a community of serious meditators who are also light-hearted, warm and playful
- Enjoy dharma study and practice in an inclusive environment
This retreat will be held in at Mount Madonna Retreat Center in the Redwood Forest. People from all over the world come to enjoy the scenic forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mount Madonna Retreat Center offers 355 acres of these majestic trees and grasslands as a haven to connect with nature.
The retreat will begin on Tuesday evening, August 14th and continue until the 19th on Sunday afternoon. It will include meditation instruction and practice, yoga, Buddhist philosophy teachings and chanting Tibetan prayers. Friday night will include a celebration and Saturday night will be a Tsok feast. Food will be vegetarian with vegan options every day.
Pema Khandro Featured in Lion’s Roar Magazine
- Pema Khandro writes about the reason that Buddhist’s meditate in the July edition of Lion’s Roar on “The Real Reasons Buddhists meditate.” Read more here.
- Did you miss Pema Khandro’s lecture at Women’s March in Washington DC in 2017? The transcript of the talk is now published at Lion’s Roar – Read more here. Become a Member
More Upcoming Events
Free Member Class – for Dzogchen Day
Online with Pema Khandro
July 11th, Tuesday 6pm PST/9pm EST
Every second Wednesday Pema Khandro Rinpoche leads a class for members only. This starts with guided meditation and is followed by a question and answer session. This month’s class will focus on the Teacher Student Relationship in Vajrayana. This follows up on the self-paced course on the teacher-student relationship. If you haven’t watched it yet, you can get it here. Watch the course online at home and prepare bring your questions to class. In light of recent scandals and the courageous voices of the #metoo movement, the class will consider possibilities for navigating the choppy waters of a new era in Buddhism. Not a member yet? Become a member hereVajrayana Training is Moved This Month
Reminder – Due to the July 4th Holiday, Vajrayana Training is after Dzogchen Day 6:45 PST/9:45 EST July 11th.
Free Member Class – Presence as the Path
A Training in Daily Practice, the Daily Prayers and the Silent Meditation known as Calm Abiding or Zhine Practice
July 26th, Thursday 6pm PST / 9pm EST
Online with Janak Kimmel
Residential Retreats
Aug 14 – 19 Dzogchen Meditation Retreat,
Mount Madonna Center with Pema Khandro
Oct 19 – 21 Vajra Sangha Retreat,
Khandro Ling, Virginia with Pema Khandro
Teacher Trainings
Sep 13 – Oct 6 Meditation Instructor Training
Online with Pema Khandro, Aruna Rigdzin and Satya Shiva
Oct 22 – 25 Group Leader Training,
Khandro Ling, Virginia with Pema Khandro
Weekly Online Classes with Pema Khandro
Wednesdays at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
1st Wed – Vajrayana Training
2nd Wed – Dzogchen Day for Members
3rd Wed – Ngakpa Training for Vajra Sangha students
4th Wed – Open Teaching – Online – Free for the Public – Study of Longchenpa’s Excellent Path to Enlightenment
5th Wed – Bodhisattva Training
