Residency Program

Service as a sacred act is a powerful tool for self-transformation.  At the Center, our Residency Program emphasizes service as a spiritual practice in its own right while also giving time and space for formal practice. A limited number of positions are open to those with a deep commitment to spiritual practice as a way of life, as well as at least six months of experience with a regular daily practice. Applicants should also have a spiritual focus on or interest in the Bön Buddhist tradition, as well as a desire to do service (20 hours per week) on behalf of our community and as an expression of their own practice for a period of one to 12 months. 

Our main goal with this program is to build community through practice and service. Serenity Ridge and its staff work to provide Residents a safe and supportive environment for personal study, spiritual practice, and selfless service. 

Prerequisites

To be considered for the Residency Program, an applicant should have the following qualifications:

• A deep devotion to spiritual practice as a way of life, as well as at least six months of experience with a regular daily practice.
• An  interest in exploring the teachings and practices Bön tradition, and a willingness to engage with Bӧn practices during the time of one’s tenure.  
• Prior retreat experience, either at a retreat center or in solo retreat.

All residents are required to have prior experience with the teachings of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and the Bön tradition. The residency program is only available to those who have previously attended a retreat at Serenity Ridge or elsewhere with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.

If you have questions about this program, please contact the Serenity Ridge office. 

Many thanks for your interest and we hope to have you come stay with us soon!