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Vajrayana Foundation (Pema Osel Ling) — Corralitos, CA
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Five-day practice of the extensive Vajrakilaya sadhana revealed by Dudjom Lingpa and arranged by Dudjom Rinpoche, held at Pema Osel Ling.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Garrison Institute — Garrison, NY
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Draws on Machig Labdrön's teachings on open awareness and meeting fear with curiosity and compassion, combining open awareness meditation with community practice. In person and residential; commuter registration also available.
verified Oct 26, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
$790–1,078 · + dana
In person, includes lodging, meals and tuition: outdoor camping $790, indoor camping $844, heated rustic hut $1,078. Reduced rate by applying for Karma Yoga service. Bed waitlist.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
24-hour drupchen of Wrathful Vajrakilaya to remove inner and outer obstacles, with Garchen Institute Lamas. In person (arrive Oct 30) and online. All participants must take the Vajrakilaya online empowerment beforehand.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$575–690 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $575; Generosity Price $690 funds scholarships. Accommodation and fees are added at registration.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Six days of teaching on Longchenpa's Immaculate Radiance, a Nyingma Dzogchen text, with daily sitting and guided meditation. First-time students need Rinpoche's permission before registering.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$400–600 · + dana · scholarships
Tent platform $400, private yurt $500, shared dorm $550, shared double $600; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics. Limited case-by-case scholarships.
Weekend retreat on working with karma, the afflictions, and death. Sessions alternate practice and reflection, with evening teachings and a Vajrasattva purification practice each evening, drawing on the four healing powers. In person and on Zoom.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
In-person intensive retreat following the drupchen, silent except for Q&A. Participants must have attended the drupchen. Prep begins Nov 9. Apply by email to [email protected].
verified Oct 26, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$875–2,520 · + dana · scholarships
RV/camper $875, dorm $1,136, quad $1,520, private room $1,960, cabins $2,200-$2,520; includes meals. Commuting $720. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.
Beginner-friendly structured introduction to meditation: concentration and analytical meditation, calm abiding, and the four close placements of mindfulness. Held in silence except for teaching-session questions. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Two-day silent shamatha intensive on the breath, alternating 30-minute sits with 10-minute walks. Chairs allowed. Mostly silent with minimal instruction, so not an initial introduction to meditation.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$245–295 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $245; Generosity Price $295 funds scholarships. Room and meals are added at registration.
Weekend introduction to mindfulness meditation and Buddhist teachings on staying engaged with the world, working with fear and overwhelm, and building resilience. Mostly silent meditation, with some talks and conversation. Open to beginners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Fully silent week with at least 4-6 hours of daily meditation on calm abiding, loving-kindness and insight. Dharma talks, guided meditations, optional individual sessions and a brief yoga practice.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$795–955 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $795; Generosity Price $955 funds scholarships. Accommodation is added at registration.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day retreat on Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche's essence mahamudra instructions, covering his shamatha and vipashyana teachings. Requires having received Pointing Out Instruction, and the book Mahamudra Stepping Stones.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$280–480 · + dana
Tent platform $280, private yurt $300, shared dorm $320, shared double $380, single $480; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics.
Weekend retreat on the Heart Sutra and emptiness as interdependence, with teachings, contemplation and meditation, connected to everyday life, compassion and wisdom. Held in the Gompa, with a Zoom option.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, instruction, talks and small-group meetings. Noble silence throughout. Open to experienced meditators; fulfills the retreat prerequisite for MBSR and most teacher trainings.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$500–1,260 · + dana · scholarships
RV/camper $500, dorm $568, quad $760, private room $980, cabins $1,100-$1,260; includes meals. Commuting $360. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.
Vajrasattva purification practice retreat with meditation sessions, discussion groups, walking meditation, and a New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Tsog practice. All levels; no initiation required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima, as in the November intensive. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$1,490–3,300 · + dana · scholarships
Dorm $1,490, quad $2,000, private room $2,570, cabins $2,880-$3,300; includes meals. Payment plans available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Highest Yoga Tantra retreat practicing the Cittamani Tara sadhana and completing the 100,000-mantra commitment, mostly silent, with teachings by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche. Requires the Cittamani Tara initiation and application. Ends with fire puja.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
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A 7-day retreat combining practices from Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra and other traditions, aiming to deepen confidence in an intrinsic, intimate awakeness revealed through non-grasping.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Five-day silent meditation retreat led by Janet Solyntjes. Details and price not checked on the detail page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
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verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat, as in the December offering. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat, as in the other Heart of Mindfulness offerings. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Multi-day retreat in darkness by arrangement, at least one week, with up to five days in total darkness plus a preparation day and a transition day. Requires substantial prior retreat experience, including a personal retreat of 10+ days, and a conversation with a resident teacher. Email [email protected].
verified Oct 26, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stays of 1–3 weeks living and practicing with the monastic community: about 4 hours of practice a day, community service, and an assigned meditation instructor. Offered year-round except the Feb–Apr Yarne winter retreat, with 2 spaces per month. All 2026 spaces are full; check back in late fall 2026 for 2027.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A minimum one-month stay for experienced meditators living in the monastic community. Residents follow the daily monastic schedule, do service at least 5 days a week, and have an assigned meditation instructor. Can't start during the Feb–Apr Yarne retreat. 2026 is full; check back for 2027 and 2028.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Private cabin retreats of ten days or longer for experienced practitioners, for study and meditation. Applications are open for 2026/27; Marpa and Mipham cabins are unavailable Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 15, 2027. Prerequisites: 5+ years of daily practice, a 2+ week group retreat, and a teacher recommendation.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Padma Samye Ling — Sidney Center, NY
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-scheduled personal retreats at a Nyingma retreat center and hermitage in the western Catskills, open year round. Stay in dorm, tent or apartment for 1 day to a month or more; a solitary retreat cabin is available. Register via retreat.guru or contact the center to plan your visit.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-guided silent practice in simple private cabins on a ridge, in a designated silent zone with no Wi-Fi. Minimum 3 nights; long-term stays available. Optional guided audio add-on. Check-in 3-5 PM, check-out 11 AM.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary personal retreat in sangha-built cabins at the Crestone retreat land, for stays of 1 week to 1 month. Apply by email with your teacher, prior solitary retreat experience, practice schedule and preferred dates. Approval includes a Zoom meeting, then payment.
verified Oct 26, 2026
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