Serenity Ridge Retreats

Summer is arriving in full beauty at Serenity Ridge, and we are delighted to invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for a special weekend of community, practice, joyful service, and connection. June 19–20, 2026 marks our annual Summer Service & Practice Retreat, culminating in our Open House and Potluck with Lama Kalsang on Saturday. Whether you are able to join us for the entire weekend or just a few hours, we would love to welcome you. This weekend offers an opportunity to deepen your connection with the Serenity Ridge community, enjoy the peaceful beauty of the […]

Share the joy, warmth, and community Come to Serenity Ridge Retreat Center on Saturday, June 20th. Walk on our nature trails, learn about Buddhism directly from a lama in the Tibetan Bön tradition, practice meditation and spend time with a great community of people. Lama Kalsang Nyima, a respected artist and Buddhist teacher, will be at Serenity Ridge through summer retreat. This is a great opportunity to learn more about him, the teachings and services he can offer during his residency and have a great time seeing old friends and meeting new ones! Everyone is welcome to this free event!  […]

We warmly invite you to join us for one or both of these special opportunities with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. On Saturday, July 4, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche has graciously accepted our request to bestow the Rigpa Tsal Wang (Empowerment of the Dynamic Energy of Awareness) from the Zhang Zhung Nyengyü Bon Dzogchen tradition, the Oral Tradition of Zhang Zhung. This precious empowerment will be offered during the morning session. The program will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by lunch (breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee). As an additional opportunity, on Sunday, July 5, Rinpoche will offer Direct Pointing-Out Instructions, introducing the Nature of Mind. This is a rare chance to receive traditional pointing-out instructions directly from an accomplished Dzogchen master. The Pointing-Out Instructions will be held in the morning, and your registration includes participation in the entire day's program, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner (breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee). You are welcome to attend either event individually or participate in both for a rich and meaningful weekend of practice and transmission. We hope you will join us for these exceptional teachings.