Is Foundations of Meditation I connected to a particular Buddhist tradition, and do I need to be Buddhist to attend?

Drala Mountain Center files its programs under categories such as Buddhist Path and Meditation & Mindfulness, and this program belongs to its "Foundations Retreats" series. The listing text doesn't state any religious requirement. The program page should say whether the teaching is secular or draws on Buddhist views.

How do I register for Foundations of Meditation I?

Registration goes through Drala Mountain Center's website, dralamountain.org, where each retreat has its own page under Retreats. The text provided doesn't list prices, lodging options, or deadlines, so check the program page for current rates and availability.

Meditation Retreat

Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground with Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner

Name: Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground with Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner
Start: 2027-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Drala Mountain Center

Date

May 7 – May 9, 2027

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Location

Drala Mountain Center

Red Feather Lakes, CO

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At a Glance

Duration

3 days

Description

Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground is a meditation retreat led by Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. As the title suggests, it is about laying the ground for a meditation practice, which makes it a fitting place to begin or to begin again.

Drala Mountain Center hosts meditation and mindfulness retreats in the mountains of northern Colorado, and this program is one of its Foundations retreats. People searching for a meditation retreat in Colorado, an introduction to sitting practice, or a way to build a steadier foundation for the practice they already have will find that this program speaks to those needs.

Leading the Retreat

Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner lead this retreat together. The program is offered under the title Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Drala Mountain Center, in the Red Feather Lakes area of Colorado.

Venue

Drala Mountain Center

151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545

Red Feather Lakes, CO, United States

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Common Questions

FAQs

Drala Mountain Center lists them as two separate retreats. Part I, "Establishing the Ground," is the starting point, and Part II, "Deepening the Path," is the follow-on. The listing text doesn't give a detailed curriculum for either, so check the individual program page for prerequisites before choosing Part II.

Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner are the listed presenters for this program. The organizer's text here doesn't describe their teaching backgrounds or the daily schedule. The full program page on dralamountain.org is the place to confirm how the two of them divide the teaching.

Yes. Drala Mountain Center lists Foundations of Meditation I as a "Multiple Dates" program, so it runs more than once. Use the program page to compare the available sessions and register for the one that fits your schedule.

The program is hosted at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, a Buddhist-rooted retreat center that also has the Great Stupa on its grounds. Drala also offers separate online and hybrid programs, including a free online practice series. This listing is for the on-site Foundations retreat, so confirm on the program page if you want a remote option.

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Leading the Retreat

Beth Hinnen and Andrew Posner lead this retreat together. The program is offered under the title Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Drala Mountain Center, in the Red Feather Lakes area of Colorado.

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