Namchak Community

06/04/2026

Everyone say hello to Momo! 🐾

Our newest (and possibly fluffiest) member of the Namchak Retreat Ranch team has officially arrived, and she’s already taking her role as livestock guardian very seriously… by supervising chores, exploring every inch of the ranch, and winning over absolutely everyone she meets.

Livestock guardian dogs help protect animals and maintain balance on the land, becoming part of the ecosystem they care for. Momo still has lots to learn, but she’s off to a very cute start.

We have a feeling this won’t be the last time you see her around our Instagram page. 🤍

06/02/2026

Join us for a free dharma talk on going for refuge with Namchak teacher Jetsunma Jamyang Yeshe Palmo.

Going for Refuge is a commitment to taking the Buddha as one’s teacher, the Dharma as one’s path, and the Sangha as one’s companions. Refuge is considered the foundation of the Buddhist path, and the ritual of formally going for refuge is the way one becomes a Buddhist. This commitment can serve as a significant source of stability and focus by honing in on one specific path in a world of nearly infinite options in the modern spiritual marketplace.

Link to sign up below! The event will be held online via Zoom and in person at Sacred Ally on June 9 from 6:00 -7:30 PM MT.

https://namchak.secure.retreat.guru/program/the-great-shelter-a-teaching-on-the-practice-of-going-for-refuge/

06/01/2026

The first days of Compassion in Action® have been full of connection, curiosity, and heart.

From meditation and Buddhist teachings to permaculture, community-building, and meaningful conversations, this incredible cohort has already begun exploring what it means to bring wisdom into action.

We're feeling deeply grateful for the teachers, staff, volunteers, and students who have helped create such a warm and welcoming start. Here's to the weeks ahead. 💛

05/29/2026

Human nature bids us to take refuge in things that bring us comfort. We seek happiness and ease from other people, activities, things, and ideas. We keep entertainment within fingertip reach to free ourselves from boredom, providing distractions for our minds by inundating them with a never-ending deluge of information. We constantly seek contentment outside ourselves, and who can blame us? We can connect with people, information, and ideas faster than ever before, and at the end of the day, we're only human.

But what happens when worldly pursuits no longer provide the comfort or distraction they once did?

Read the full blog here: https://www.namchak.org/community/blog/the-three-jewels-of-buddhism/

05/27/2026

Today, we welcomed this year’s Compassion in Action® Fellows to the Namchak Retreat Ranch for the beginning of their summer immersion experience. 🌿

Over the coming weeks, these young leaders will practice meditation, build community, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore what it means to bring compassion into action—in their own lives and in the world around them.

There’s something deeply hopeful about watching people gather with open minds, open hearts, and a genuine desire to grow.

To this year’s cohort: we’re so excited for the journey ahead and all that will unfold along the way. Wishing you courage, connection, insight, and plenty of moments of joy throughout this time. 🤍

05/26/2026

In the Mahayana and Vajrayana paths of Buddhism, we focus our motivation on relieving suffering and improving the welfare of others. Our own spiritual progress is greatly enhanced by the power of that motivation of love and compassion…and following through with action. Let’s focus on expanding that love and compassion through acts of generosity! ☸️

Read the full blog here: https://www.namchak.org/community/blog/the-perfection-of-generosity-in-action/

05/22/2026

The Four Noble Truths are the first teachings the Buddha gave after his enlightenment and serve as the foundation of the path. They teach us how and why we suffer, that there is a state of complete freedom from suffering, and how to achieve it.

To overcome suffering, we first need to acknowledge it in all its subtle and coarse forms. We then need to see how and why that suffering exists, for if we are to stop the cycle of suffering, we must stop creating its causes. To stop creating its causes, we must understand the nature of reality and the path to fully embodying it. To even begin on this path, we must recognize a state of freedom and wish to attain it. Join us for this special opportunity to connect with Namchak Khen Rinpoche, who will serve as our compassionate guide for this teaching.

The Four Noble Truths are the first teachings the Buddha gave after his enlightenment and serve as the foundation of the path. They teach us how and why we s...

05/22/2026

An announcement from our Ewam friends at Pema Khandro Ling
in Santa Fe, NM

A PUBLIC TALK BY TULKU SANG-NGAG RINPOCHE
In Person and Online
May 28, 2026; 6 - 7:30 PM

CULTIVATING JOY AND EASE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Please join us for a special evening with Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche at Pema Khandro Ling.

Rinpoche will offer guidance from the Buddhist path for maintaining a peaceful and positive mindset during this time of political uncertainty and environmental disruption.

An email link will be available the day before the talk.

There is no charge for this event. Donations are appreciated. Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions!

05/22/2026

A little throwback to our viral Egyptian Walking Onions moment 🌱

Spring at the Ranch always brings new life—and a few surprises along the way. These little wanderers are just the beginning.

We’ve got some exciting updates growing behind the scenes… stay tuned 👀

In the meantime, enjoy this throwback. 🌿

05/21/2026

So how did the Buddha become the Buddha? Did you know that prior to becoming the Buddha, he was a prince named Siddhartha?

He knew that he wanted to always be happy and never suffer. He knew that everyone wanted to be happy and free from suffering—not just for a moment but always—just as he did. He also knew that our best efforts were not enough to make that happen.

How can we actually achieve lasting happiness? He resolved that he absolutely must find the answer, at all costs. He knew that to find that answer, he needed to see reality and the nature of the mind as it truly is. But how could he do that?

Read the full blog here: https://www.namchak.org/community/blog/from-prince-to-buddha/