Is there an online or hybrid option for this retreat?

Drala Mountain Center runs some online and hybrid programs, and its retreat listings are filterable by Online & Hybrid. The text provided doesn't say this particular retreat has a remote option. Check the event page for a HYBRID label before assuming you can attend remotely.

How is this retreat different from Drala's Foundations of Meditation or silent intensives?

Foundations of Meditation builds the base of mindfulness and awareness practice. This retreat works with the advanced view and practice of recognizing and resting in mind's natural state. A silent intensive such as Loden Nyima's loving-kindness retreat is a different, more structured format. Look at the event listing for whether this retreat includes silent periods or interviews with the teacher.

How do I register and find out what's included?

Registration goes through Drala Mountain Center's website, on the retreat's listing page under the Retreats section. Rates, accommodation options, meals, and any financial aid details aren't in the material provided, so confirm them on that page or with Drala directly.

Meditation Retreat

Mahamudra and Trekchö Retreat: Resting in the Natural State

Name: Mahamudra and Trekchö Retreat: Resting in the Natural State
Start: 2027-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Drala Mountain Center

Date

Apr 17 – Apr 23, 2027

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Location

Drala Mountain Center

Red Feather Lakes, CO

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At a Glance

Duration

1 week

Description

Mahamudra and Trekchö Retreat: Resting in the Natural State is a meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Its title points to the Mahamudra and Trekchö teachings, and to the practice of resting in the natural state. It suits people searching for a Buddhist meditation retreat in the Colorado mountains that centers on these contemplative practices.

The Setting

Drala Mountain Center is a retreat center near Red Feather Lakes, in northern Colorado, in the United States. It offers retreats in several areas, including the Buddhist path, meditation and mindfulness, creative expression, yoga and wellness, and the natural world. Some of its programs are held in person, and others are offered online or in a hybrid format. This Mahamudra and Trekchö retreat takes place at the center in Red Feather Lakes.

Venue

Drala Mountain Center

151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545

Red Feather Lakes, CO, United States

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Common Questions

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Mahamudra is the Kagyu tradition's approach to recognizing the nature of mind. Trekchö, "cutting through," is the Dzogchen practice of resting in that awareness without fabricating or adjusting it. The retreat title, "Resting in the Natural State," points to this shared focus on non-contrived meditation. The organizer's page text doesn't give a detailed syllabus, so check the event listing for the specific texts and teacher.

Mahamudra and Trekchö are usually taught to people who already have a stable sitting practice, typically calm-abiding (shamatha) meditation. If you're newer to practice, Drala Mountain Center offers Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground and Foundations of Meditation II: Deepening the Path. Contact the center if you're unsure whether your experience is enough for this retreat.

The material provided doesn't list any prerequisites, transmissions, or empowerments for this retreat. In Vajrayana settings, some teachers do ask for prior study or a particular level of commitment. Check the full event description or ask Drala's registration team before you book.

It takes place at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, a Buddhist retreat center in the northern Colorado Rocky Mountains. The center is known for the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, and it hosts both Buddhist-path and general meditation programs. Expect a remote mountain location, so plan your travel and weather preparation accordingly.

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