upcoming meditation retreats at Dharma Treasure Retreat Center

location: Pearce, AZ
tradition: The Mind Illuminated (TMI) / cross-tradition Buddhist
website: Dharma Treasure Retreat Center ↗

Sep 18–27, 20269 nights

Khordé Rushen with Keith Dowman

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

$1,500 · + dana

$1,500 includes three meals; cave/overhang/camping lodging. Requires a minimum of 13 participants to run or tickets are refunded.

Dzogchen (khordé rushen preliminary yoga) · with Keith Dowman

A rare opportunity to practice khordé rushen, a potent Dzogchen preliminary yoga clarifying the duality of samsara and nirvana through embodied practice — dance and vocalization — in the wilderness of Cochise Stronghold with teacher Keith Dowman.

verified Aug 1, 2026

Sep 26 – Oct 3, 20267 nights

Sky Island

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

cost: check site

Nature/forest meditation (Theravada-influenced, TMI-affiliated teachers) · with Jordan Atanat, Henrik A. Norberg

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

A week of nature-centered silent meditation among the rock formations of Cochise Stronghold, practicing solo or in small groups under the eight precepts. Limited to 6 participants; involves steep hiking terrain.

verified Aug 1, 2026

Oct 23 – Nov 1, 20269 nights

The Mind Illuminated – Gathering

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

$300–1,500 · + dana · scholarships

Weekend-only ($300-$500) or full-week ($750-$1,500) across three lodging tiers (Wanderer/camping, Wordling/glamping, Householder/private room — sold out). Full/partial scholarships via Open Dharma Foundation.

The Mind Illuminated (TMI) · with Upasaka Upali (Paul Peterson), Henrik A. Norberg

A gathering at the birthplace of The Mind Illuminated, offering weekend or full-week stays across three tracks — contemplative nature practice, traditional Hinayana-style sitting, and Mahayana heart/inquiry teachings — with daily TMI-grounded meditation.

verified Aug 1, 2026

Nov 22–29, 20267 nights

Delight The Natural Heart

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

$600–1,250 · + dana

Earlybird tier pricing (camping to private room). Open-ended dana donation to the teacher and FIMC encouraged at retreat's end, on top of the listed fee.

TMI / Brahmavihāras (Theravada & Tibetan Karma Kagyu roots) · with Robin Craig

An outdoor, mostly-silent retreat exploring the Brahmavihāras (kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity) in direct relationship with the desert landscape — walking, sitting, dharma talks, and small-group discussion, taught by Robin Craig.

verified Aug 1, 2026

Feb 20–27, 20277 nights

Bliss, Clarity, Luminosity, Heart

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

$600–1,250 · + dana · scholarships

Earlybird tier pricing (camping to private room). Full/partial scholarships via Open Dharma Foundation.

Multi-practice Open Awareness (Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra) · with Adam Jogen Salzberg

A 7-day open-awareness retreat drawing on Zen, Dzogchen, and Mahamudra practices — silent sitting and walking, sky-gazing, central-channel energetic work, and metta — led by Soto Zen teacher Adam Jogen Salzberg.

verified Aug 1, 2026

ongoing & open-date opportunities

open datesby arrangement

Dark Retreat

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

$875–1,050 · + dana

One week minimum: $1,050/week with meals or $875/week self-catered.

The Mind Illuminated (TMI) / cross-tradition Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Multi-day retreat in total darkness (up to 5 days) with prep/transition days, minimum one week total. Requires prior 10-day retreat experience, daily practice, and a pre-booking call with a resident teacher.

verified Aug 1, 2026

open datesby arrangement

Personal Meditation Retreats

Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ

cost: check site

The Mind Illuminated (TMI) / cross-tradition Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Self-directed solo retreats of at least 3 nights (7-10+ days recommended) at Cochise Stronghold. Minimum 6 hours daily meditation practice, plus teacher interviews. Choose eco-house, shared yurt ('Dharmatory'), travel trailer, or tent camping.

verified Aug 1, 2026

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