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SUMMARY:RETREAT—Sherap Chamma – Divine Feminine Meditation in the Bön Tradition with Marcy Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nIn 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.** \nAbout the Teacher\nMarcy 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. \nSchedule (New York Time)\nThursday 2/12/26\n7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching \nFriday 2/13/26-Saturday 2/14/26\n7:00 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 \nSunday 2/15/26\n7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Conclusion \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Onsite Registration\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Online Registration
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/sherap-chamma-retreat-divine-feminine-meditation-in-the-bon-tradition-with-marcy-vaughn/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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SUMMARY:RETREAT—6-Day Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nJoin 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.\nSuitable 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. \nSchedule\nFriday\, 2/6/26\n– 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Check-in\n– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner\n– 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. – Opening Teaching\n*Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes* \nSaturday\, 2/7/26 – Wednesday\, 2/11/26\n– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast\n– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break\n– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Practice\n– 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Break\n– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch\n– 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. – Practice\n– 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Break\n– 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Practice\n– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner\n– 6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. – Practice \nThursday\, 2/12/26\n– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast\n– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break\n– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Conclusion\n– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch\n*Note: Weekend option ends on 2/8/26 after dinner*\n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/6-day-silent-meditation-retreat-with-marcy-vaughn-and-gabriel-rocco/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:RETREAT—Silent Meditation Retreat (Weekend Only) with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nJoin 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.\nSuitable 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.\nAll are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence. \nSchedule\nFriday\, 2/6/26\n– 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Check-in\n– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner\n– 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. – Opening Teaching\n*Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes* \nSaturday\, 2/7/26 – Sunday\, 2/8/26\n– 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. – Breakfast\n– 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. – Practice\n– 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. – Break\n– 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Practice\n– 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. – Break\n– 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. – Lunch\n– 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. – Practice\n– 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Break\n– 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Practice\n– 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. – Dinner\n– 6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Meal Clean-up or Break\n– 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. – Practice\n*Note: Weekend option ends on 2/8/26 after dinner*\n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/silent-meditation-retreat-weekend-only-with-marcy-vaughn-and-gabriel-rocco/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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