Being Alone Together: A Teacher-Supported Personal Retreat, July 24 - 31

Design Your Own Retreat

Whether you are seeking time for a personal retreat, wishing to deepen your existing practice, make progress with your Ngöndro, or simply enjoy a few quiet days of contemplative activity, this retreat offers the space and flexibility to support you wherever you are on your path.

You will not be alone. Tavita and Mark, the teachers in residence, will be available for one-on-one meetings. From meditation instruction and practice clarification to conversation, they will bring a steady and friendly presence.

Participants are welcome to attend the full retreat or join for a minimum stay of two nights.

Consider coming with a friend or a group of friends so that you can practice together.

This is a structured retreat environment that offers both support and flexibility. Each day follows a simple rhythm, with optional opportunities to join group meditation, chanting, mindful movement, and one-on-one meetings with a teacher. You are free to participate in what best supports your own study and practice.

There will be nutritious meals, enjoyed on your own or with others, and a light daily rota that helps support the retreat container.

We offer a variety of practice spaces: your own room, the main shrine room for silent practice in the presence of others, small shrine rooms for small groups doing the same practice.

This retreat follows the format developed by Eve Rosenthal and introduced last year. In this short video, she shares the principles behind the Being Alone Together Retreat.

Sample Daily Schedule

All activities in italics are optional. You may participate in what best supports your own study and practice.

• 7:00–8:00 Opening Chants, Group Meditation, Movement Practice
• 8:00–9:00 Breakfast
• 9:00–12:30 Personal practice
• 12:30–2:00 Lunch, Rota, Rest
• 2:00–5:00 Personal Practice. One-on-one Meetings with a Teacher
• 5:00–5:30 Movement Practice or Silent Group Walk
• 5:30–6:30 Group Meditation and Protector Chants
• 6:30–7:30 Dinner, Rota
• 7:30–8:30 Group Meditation and Closing Chants

Who May Attend

Regular meditation practice and/or having completed a weekend group retreat is a requirement to attend. If you would like to discuss your ability to attend, please contact programs@dorjedenmaling.org.

What to bring

Please bring anything essential for your daily practice, including texts or shrine items if applicable.

Costs

This retreat is offered at a subsidized rate of $108 per night, including lodging, meals, and the program fee. 

Pay in full or 50% deposit

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