Ligmincha

COURSE—The Five Elements: Healing with Form, Energy and Light
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-29 | Ligmincha Learning
The Five Elements: Healing with Form, Energy and Light
with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
This is a 6 week course
In this course Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche explores how the five elements from the Tibetan Bön tradition relates to our daily experiences, emotions and relationships. Rinpoche guides meditations for each of the elements, designed to help clear our obstacles and bring balance to our lives.
The course is structured into six parts of one week each:

Overview of the Five Elements
The Earth Element
The Water Element
The Fire Element
The Air Element
The Space Element

Each section of the course includes a video of Rinpoche’s teaching, Rinpoche leading a guided meditation, readings from his book Healing with Form, Energy and Light, and assignments for journal writing, discussion, formal and informal practice.
The course is designed so that you may integrate study and practice into your everyday routine, learning at your own pace, yet enjoying the support of classmates and the course mentor.
Polly Turner will be the mentor for this course.

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RETREAT—Chöd, Part 1 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Ligmincha Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
More information coming soon…

Evening Talk
2026-04-22 | SF Dharma Collective, San Francisco, CA, United States

TRAINING—Five Elements Certification Program
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-19 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
Five Elements Certification Program
A Three-Year Tibetan Bön Buddhist Training with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
The Five Elements Certification Program is a three-year immersive training rooted in the authentic Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition, guided by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Through direct experience of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space, participants explore how elemental balance supports physical health, emotional well-being, mental clarity, and spiritual connection.
Drawing on ancient contemplative methods and nature-based practices, this program offers a structured path for reconnecting with the natural world and with one’s own inner refuge. Teachings include meditation, mantra, mudra, breath practices, elemental offerings, and practices for restoring balance within the body and environment.
The training unfolds over three progressive years, combining in-person retreats at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center with online teachings, guided practice sessions, journaling, and personal integration. Together, these elements support a deep, embodied understanding of the Five Elements and their application in daily life and service.
This program is designed for those seeking long-term spiritual training within a living lineage and for anyone wishing to engage the healing wisdom of the elements in a grounded, experiential way.

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COURSE—Sherap Chamma: Mother of Wisdom and Love
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-15 | Ligmincha Learning
Sherap Chamma: Mother of Wisdom and Love
with Marcy Vaughn
This is a 4 week course
Ligmincha Learning is pleased to announce that we will be offering our course introducing the practices of Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, taught by Marcy Vaughn.
In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition.
Join Marcy Vaughn in this special course to learn a beautiful and simple meditation practice that will enable you to connect directly with the divine feminine energy. With visualization, the sound of mantra, and deep contemplation, participants can make a personal connection to this sacred form of the universal mother, Sherap Chamma, and are guided through this connection to innate wisdom and the love and compassion that naturally radiate from that wisdom.
Those experienced in meditation as well as those who are beginning are warmly welcomed.

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RETREAT—Calm Breath, Calm Mind: A Meditation Retreat
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
Calm Breath, Calm Mind: A Meditation Retreat with Geshe Yongdong Losar
Practical Breath-Based Techniques for Everyday Life
Discover how simple breath practices can calm the mind, reduce stress, and support emotional balance. In this weekend retreat, Geshe Yongdong Losar guides participants through practical, accessible techniques rooted in Tibetan meditation traditions and informed by modern understanding of stress.
What You Will Learn

Breath practices to calm the mind and regulate the nervous system
Tools for stress reduction, clarity, and emotional balance
How to integrate meditation into work, relationships, caregiving, and daily life
Portable, adaptable methods suitable for beginners and experienced meditators

Who This Retreat is For

Beginners seeking approachable meditation instruction
Individuals looking to reduce stress and support emotional well-being
Caregivers, educators, and wellness professionals
Experienced meditators wanting to strengthen and support ongoing practice

Join us for this retreat and discover how breath awareness can support calm, clarity, and resilience, offering a steady foundation for practice in everyday life.
Related reading: Calm Breath, Calm Mind by Geshe Yongdong Losar

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RETREAT—2026 Spring Wellness Retreat at Serenity Ridge
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
Rest, Nourish, Realize and Renew:Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation
Through stillness, silence and awareness, make genuine contact with the sky of your being. Your recognition of this inner spaciousness is the inner sun that shines. The internal warmth allows the flowering of infinite positive qualities in your life. – Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for a rejuvenating long weekend of meditation, movement, connecting with nature , and holistic wellness practices—highlighting the Five Elements.
Activities include: sunrise meditation, Tibetan yoga, forest bathing, sky gazing, nature walks, bonfires, journaling, nourishing plant-based meals, guided relaxation, and optional cold plunges.
Invite friends and family for renewal and inspiration!

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RETREAT—Valle de Bravo Retreat (Topic TBA)
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-04 | Ligmincha Mexico, Valle de Bravo, Mexico

COURSE—Sleep Yoga: The Yoga of Clear Light
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-02 | Ligmincha Learning
Sleep Yoga: The Yoga of Clear Light
with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
This is a 4 week course
We spend one-third of our life in sleep, yet for most people sleep is a period of unconsciousness. Through the practices of the Yoga of Clear Light we can learn to be completely aware during our sleep, open, clear, resting in deep meditative presence. But how do we get from our current stress and disrupted sleep patterns to the state of clear light?
This course will introduce simple techniques to enter into sleep in a healthy, balanced way. Even if we do not consistently enter into clear light sleep, we can benefit from a refreshing, relaxed sleep that gives us deep renewal. This is supported by breathing techniques, physical postures and guided visualizations. Tenzin Rinpoche will also provide a meditation to wake up in a beautiful way, feeling the blessings of sleep and stepping into our day with serenity. Through these simple practices we can transform our sleep to be one of tranquility and awareness.

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FREE EVENT— Transforming Confusion into Wisdom
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | CyberSangha
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom
With Marcy Vaughn
Join us for Part 3 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all.
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FREE EVENT— Bringing Pain to the Path
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | CyberSangha
Bringing Pain to the Path
With Marcy Vaughn
Join us for Part 2 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all.
• Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now.
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FREE EVENT— Discovering the Treasury of the Open Heart
2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CyberSangha
Discovering the Treasury of the Open Heart
With Marcy Vaughn
Join us for Part 1 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all.
• Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now.
• View on the CyberSangha website — click here
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RETREAT—Dream Yoga
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Esalen Institute, CA, 55000 CA-1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
Tibetan Dream Yoga with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
March 9–13, 2026
We sleep one-third of our lifetime, an average of 20 to 25 years. Dream yoga is a practice that spans every moment, waking and sleeping. It is a powerful tool of awakening used for hundreds of years by the great masters of the Tibetan traditions.
Foundational practices in dream yoga change the practitioner’s relationship to all experiences, develop conscious awareness, and often lead to lucidity in dreams. Unlike in the Western psychological approach to dreams, the ultimate goal of Tibetan dream yoga is the recognition of the nature of the mind or enlightenment itself.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will discuss the relationships between dream and waking, and dream and death. He will show how the causes of dreams are related to the six chakras, and how we can heal blocks in the chakras. He will teach the “four preparations” for sleep and the uses and methods of lucid dreaming.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of very few masters of the Tibetan Bön Dzogchen tradition living in the West. He founded Ligmincha International, and is known for his ability to make Tibetan practices easily accessible to all students. Rinpoche is the author of nine books, including Wonders of the Natural Mind and The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep.

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RETREAT—Red Garuda Teaching With Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
Transform and heal with the Red Garuda in this powerful Bön Buddhist meditation retreat with Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso. The Red Garuda practice, an ancient method from the Tibetan Bön tradition, supports releasing negativity, cultivating inner strength, and restoring balance in body, mind, and environment. Across cultures, the garuda—the eagle‑man who rises above ordinary existence—symbolizes the transcendent wisdom and courage within each person, empowering practitioners to overcome obstacles and deepen spiritual growth. The Red Garuda, associated with the fire element, is a potent practice for healing emotional and physical challenges, enhancing vitality, and harmonizing relationships with oneself and others. Its energy also addresses issues connected to the nagas, the beings of the waters, supporting personal and environmental balance. This retreat is a rare opportunity to experience Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso’s warm, engaging guidance while connecting with your inner power, courage, and wisdom.
Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso is the resident lama of Ligmincha Poland and teaches widely throughout Europe and internationally. He was born in 1980 in Bicher village, Dolpo region of Nepal, near the Samling Monastery. He began monastic study at Triten Norbutse Monastery and received his geshe degree in 2009, followed by a 100‑day retreat focused on breath, channels, and movement practices. Since 2015 he has taught extensively in Europe and the United States, and he brings warmth and clarity to his guidance.

COURSE—Ngöndro: The Foundational Practices
2026-03-06 - 2026-04-03 | Ligmincha Learning
Ngöndro: The Foundational Practices
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
The ngöndro teachings are a set of nine practices that offer complete instructions for taming, purifying, and perfecting the suffering mind. Although these practices are considered the foundation for entrance into the five-part cycle of Tibetan Bön dzogchen teachings – Bön’s highest teachings on the nature of mind – many practitioners adopt the ngöndro as their main meditation and complete the nine sets of 100,000 repetitions over the course of a lifetime. Within each is contained the entire path to liberation. They are considered to be the foundational practices for the entire tradition.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche rarely teaches the ngöndro, and recommends it for dedicated practitioners who feel a strong connection to the Bön lineage. Within the ngöndro are found practices that are used within many other practices, such as the Guru Yoga Prayer, Bodhicitta Prayer, Refuge Prayer, Prostrations, and the Three Heart Mantras, so the ngöndro supports and deepens all other meditation practices.
Participation in a ngöndro retreat or this online course is a prerequisite for continuing the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung series. Tenzin Rinpoche will offer Part 2 of the series in December 2021.
Rob Patzig will be the mentor for this course.
This course is ongoing through December. Registration continues to be open after the start date.

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COURSE—Meditation, Breath and Movement
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-11 | Ligmincha Learning
Meditation, Breath and Movement
with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich
This is a 4 week course
Tsa lung is a series of ancient yogic practices that brings balance and harmony to our physical body, energy and mind. The term tsa lung can be translated as the energy-winds (Tibetan: lung, Skt. prana, Chinese, qi) in the Channels, for these practices are designed to open the subtle channels, guiding the healthy flow of the energy-winds so that we can enjoy good health and reconnect with more calmness to a quiet, peaceful mind. These exercises are easy to perform and are suitable for everyone.
There are three levels of tsa lung practice: external, internal and secret. External tsa lung works primarily on the physical level, using simple movements and breath exercises to balance the energies within our body. Internal tsa lung works more at the level of breath and subtle energy, bringing our attention to opening the five chakras and the central channel. Secret tsa lung uses subtle visualizations within the chakras and central channel to bring harmony to the mind, so that we can rest in our inner refuge, nature of mind. All of the tsa lung exercises integrate and balance the five elements within: earth, water, fire, wind and space.
These practices are drawn from the Bön Mother Tantra (Tibetan: Ma Gyud) the highest tantra in our tradition. They are a beautiful complement to any meditation practice, and particularly to dzogchen. They are frequently performed at the beginning of a session so that meditation is deeper and more stable. External tsa lung is commonly performed in all Ligmincha centers and groups.

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PILGRIMAGE—with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-06 | VA
Sri Lanka Pilgrimage with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
27 February – 6 March 2026
Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for an intimate spiritual journey across the sacred landscapes of Sri Lanka. This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to explore ancient Buddhist sites, connect with the natural beauty of the island, and deepen your inner practice under the guidance of a renowned teacher.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of the most respected and beloved masters of the Yungdrung Bön tradition—the ancient spiritual heritage of Tibet. Known for his clarity, warmth, and practical teaching style, Rinpoche has dedicated his life to making the wisdom of ancient Buddhism accessible to the modern world.
Sacred Highlights

Anuradhapura: Visit the ancient Bodhi tree.

Dambulla: Explore the remarkable cave temple complex.

Kandy: Pay homage at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Colombo: Visit the iconic Gangaramaya Temple.

Matale: Tour the spice and herbal gardens.

Bentota: Enjoy relaxation time on the beautiful beach.

Daily Program
Each day includes:

Guided sessions of inner stillness and meditation

Heart-opening prayers

Teachings on the Four Noble Truths

Opportunities for one-to-one conversations with Rinpoche to support your practice

Registration
Limited seats available.Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact & Booking
The Himalayan Native TreksWhatsApp: +977-9841074413Email: tahdorje@gmail.com

COURSE—The Three Heart Mantras of Bön
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-25 | Ligmincha Learning
The Three Heart Mantras
with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
This is a 5 week course
The Three Heart Mantras are used in many different meditations in the Bön tradition and play a major role in the ngöndro practices. They are said to be the essence of enlightenment in sound and energy, and as we sing or chant the mantras our awareness is transformed to be in union with the Buddhas. They are used for purification, protection and as primary practices toward self-realization.
It is said that creating these mantras in any form brings merit and purification, so they are commonly found carved into stones, printed on prayer flags where they spread their benefits through the winds, and even drawn with gold ink and kept on shrines as an object of reverence and meditation. Their blessings are said to be endless. Also within this course Tenzin Rinpoche explains the essence of the Guru Yoga, Refuge and Bodhicitta practices, making this an excellent introduction to the tradition.

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RETREAT—Tibetan Yoga Retreat in Nepal
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-24 | Repa Retreat, Pharphing, Kathmandu, Nepal
JOIN THE YOGA COURSE with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Awakening to the Authentic Self: A Journey through Movement, Breath, and Awareness
Dates: February 20–24, 2026Location: Pharping, Kathmandu, Nepal
This retreat is rooted in the ancient yogic practices of Tsa Lung, drawn from the Mother Tantra.Each day will introduce one of the five elemental Tsa Lung exercises, corresponding to the five elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space — and the five energy centers of the body.
These practices are designed to:

Release energy blockages
Awaken subtle awareness
Open the doorway to the five pure dimensions of consciousness, known as the Five Wisdoms

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of the most respected and beloved teachers of the Bön Buddhist tradition, the ancient spiritual tradition of Tibet.Renowned for his clarity, warmth, and practical teaching style, Rinpoche has dedicated his life to making the wisdom of Bön accessible to the modern world.
For more information please contact: repa.retreat@gmail.com

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FREE EVENT—Meditation & AI: Navigating the New Frontier of Spiritual Practice
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:15 | VA
FREE EVENT
Meditation & AI: Navigating the New Frontier of Spiritual Practice
A Facebook Live discussion with Steve Haberlin, Claire Villarreal, and host Alejandro Chaoul
How is technology reshaping the ancient art of meditation? In this CyberSangha dialogue, Steve Haberlin, Ph.D. — assistant professor at the University of Central Florida and author of Meta-Meditation for Mental Health — and Claire Villarreal, PhD, Buddhist teacher and scholar, explore how apps, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are transforming contemplative practice.
From AI-guided personalization to immersive virtual sanghas, they’ll consider how innovation can both support and complicate our path toward awareness and balance. Hosted by Alejandro Chaoul, this conversation invites viewers to reflect on how to stay grounded in wisdom while exploring new frontiers of mind and technology.
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COURSE—Tibetan Dream Yoga
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-19 | Glidewing
Tibetan Dream Yoga
with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
This is a 4 week course
“The practice of dream yoga is about understanding more about appearances and what they truly are. And ultimately, it is about understanding who we are, the true sense of self.”– Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Every night we participate in profound mysteries, moving from one dimension of experience to another, losing our sense of self and finding it again, and yet we take it all for granted. We wake up in the morning and continue in “real” life, but in a sense we are still asleep and dreaming. The teachings tell us that we can continue in this deluded, dreamy state, day and night, or wake up to the truth.
Through practice, we can cultivate greater awareness during every moment of life. If we do, freedom and flexibility continually increase and we are less governed by habitual preoccupations and distractions. Eventually we develop a continuity of awareness that allows us to maintain full awareness during dream as well as in waking life. When we fully develop this capacity, we will find that we are living both waking and dreaming life with greater ease, comfort, clarity, and appreciation.
Workshop Features:

Four-week teacher-guided online workshop
Step-by-step class video instructions (via streaming video), with available Spanish Subtitles and English closed captions
New material released twice a week including eight all-new guided meditations
Eight hours of video instruction, exercises, and downloadable meditations
No set class times – review video instruction any time and as often as necessary throughout the workshop
Continuous personal support and individual advice from Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche via workshop forums
Easy to use and navigate course site

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RETREAT—Sherap Chamma – Divine Feminine Meditation in the Bön Tradition with Marcy Vaughn
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-15 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
About the Retreat
In many cultures, the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition.Join us for a Sherap Chamma meditation retreat, exploring the divine feminine energy and one of the most important tantric cycles of the Bön tradition. Sherap Chamma embodies innate wisdom, compassion, and healing energy.During this retreat, participants will learn a simple and powerful meditation practice to connect directly with Sherap Chamma. Through visualization, mantra, and deep contemplation, you can cultivate love, compassion, and spiritual clarity. The supportive group environment fosters healing of physical, energetic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.**Beginner and experienced meditators are warmly invited to this retreat.**
About the Teacher
Marcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon for more than 50 years. A senior student of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, she serves as the director of practice and study for Ligmincha International. She is a senior teacher and serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Three Doors, a secular non-profit founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to bring meditation as a tool for transformation to diverse audiences. Marcy is the editor of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s books: Tibetan Sound Healing, Awakening the Sacred Body, Awakening the Luminous Mind, and Spontaneous Creativity. A graduate in the first class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University, Marcy leads meditation retreats throughout North America, Europe, and Mexico, and conducts training programs in the therapeutic uses of mindfulness, imagery, and contemplative practices.
Schedule (New York Time)
Thursday 2/12/26
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching
Friday 2/13/26-Saturday 2/14/26
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Practice5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m Practice
Sunday 2/15/26
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Conclusion

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RETREAT—6-Day Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-12 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
About the Retreat
Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat from February 6–12, 2026, at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This winter silent meditation retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply, cultivate open awareness, and reconnect with inner stillness through guided sitting and walking meditation, mindful practices, and periods of quiet reflection. Participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being.
Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, this retreat provides a supportive environment for reflection, renewal, and lasting inner peace. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, it’s the perfect setting to deepen your meditation practice and connect with stillness.
Schedule
Friday, 2/6/26
– 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Check-in
– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner
– 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. – Opening Teaching
*Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes*
Saturday, 2/7/26 – Wednesday, 2/11/26
– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice
– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice
– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break
– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Practice
– 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Break
– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch
– 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. – Practice
– 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Break
– 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Practice
– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner
– 6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. – Practice
Thursday, 2/12/26
– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice
– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice
– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break
– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Conclusion
– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch
*Note: Weekend option ends on 2/8/26 after dinner*

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RETREAT—Silent Meditation Retreat (Weekend Only) with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Shipman, VA, United States
About the Retreat
Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat from February 6–12, 2026, at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This winter silent meditation retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply, cultivate open awareness, and reconnect with inner stillness through guided sitting and walking meditation, mindful practices, and periods of quiet reflection. Participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being.
Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, this retreat provides a supportive environment for reflection, renewal, and lasting inner peace. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, it’s the perfect setting to deepen your meditation practice and connect with stillness.
All are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence.
Schedule
Friday, 2/6/26
– 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Check-in
– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner
– 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. – Opening Teaching
*Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes*
Saturday, 2/7/26 – Sunday, 2/8/26
– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice
– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast
– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice
– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break
– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Practice
– 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Break
– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch
– 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. – Practice
– 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Break
– 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Practice
– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner
– 6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break
– 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. – Practice
*Note: Weekend option ends on 2/8/26 after dinner*

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