Buddhist Path
Retreats on the Buddhist Path feature a a wide range of retreats and experiences designed for everyone with an interest in Buddhism. You can expect to see intro courses all the way through to advanced practice retreats. Retreats offer opportunities to deepen your practice, learn new teachings or approaches to practice, and much more.
Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness
Loden Nyima
In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
Ngöndro Spring Break
Chase Usry and [NSB325] Ngöndro Spring Break
Drala Mountain Center Operations Director Invites Ngöndro practitioners to come for a week of practice. Join us for Ngöndro Spring Break (woohoo!). Ngöndro is the preliminary practice of the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition. This is a self-directed program for people currently doing ngöndro practice and accumulations. We welcome people from every tradition, with a true Rime […]
On Land – Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat
Richard John
“Simplify your life as much as you can.” —Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche This one-week retreat will have two tracks: Open and Vajrayana. It is for all practitioners who are committed to the path of meditation. The power of non-distracted shamatha and open-hearted vipashyana is essential, from the very beginning of the path to the subtlest levels […]
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 1: Making the Dharma Real in Your Life
Richard John
Talk 1: 11:00 am -1:00 pm Sunday April 6th ~ Making the Dharma Real in Your Life ~ Early registration is encouraged! Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have attended his retreats at Casa Werma in Mexico and many other places where he has taught, […]
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 2: Shamatha from Square One to Dzogchen
Richard John
Talk 2: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday April 8th ~ Shamatha from Square One to Dzogchen ~ Early registration is encouraged! Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have attended his retreats at Casa Werma in Mexico and many other places where he has taught, […]
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 3: The Trekcho Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal (Vajrayana only)
Richard John
Talk 3: (For vajrayana practitioners: Those who have received pointing-out transmission from a Kagyu or Nyingma Rinpoche, or within Shambhala.) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday April 10th ~ The Trekchö instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal ~ Application Required Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have […]
Entering the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat | Registration Page
Only those who have been approved to attend by Three Yanas Society should register for this program. Hosted by the Three Yanas Society and Drala Mountain Center “The quality and experience of the faculty was unparalleled. Absolutely incredible. Cannot imagine a better way to connect deeply with the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa than through his […]
Going Deeper Into the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat | Registration Page
Rhea Colmar
Only those who have been approved to attend by Three Yanas Society should register for this program. For those of you who would like to deepen your practice and understanding of the Vajrayana, we are offering this two-week program between July 9th and July 24th, 2025, as part of the four-week Entering the Vajra World […]
Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Loden Nyima and [LTM1125] Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Why Learn to Meditate? Meditation is a simple, natural, healthy activity that absolutely anyone can do. You do not need to be interested in a religious path in order to learn and benefit from meditation. Meditation has survived for thousands of years because it works. Your own peace of mind is your birthright, and everyone has […]