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08/27/2026

Does non-attachment mean that Buddhists can't experience love? Certainly not! In this clip, teacher and translator Justin Kirkwood discusses the concept of non-attachment and how it applies to the human experience of love.

Does non-attachment mean that Buddhists can't experience love? Cert...

08/27/2026

So much begins with something small. 🍄

In this update, our agronomist, Hannah, takes us behind the scenes of the mushroom hut at Namchak Retreat Ranch, where a tiny piece of mycelium grown in a petri dish eventually becomes enough culture to inoculate dozens of grow bags.

It's a fascinating reminder that growth often starts quietly, beneath the surface—one careful step at a time.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates from our permaculture team. 🌿

08/27/2026

Instead of stubbornly resisting harmful actions, Ethical Discipline helps us stop wanting to do them in the first place by showing us the benefits of virtuous choices. Read the full article to learn more!

Instead of stubbornly resisting harmful actions, Ethical Discipline helps us stop wanting to do them in the first place by showing us the benefits of virtuous choices.

08/26/2026

Chöd, meaning "cutting through," is one of Vajrayana Buddhism's most profound practices for transforming fear, attachment, and difficult emotions into the path of awakening. Join Khen Rinpoche at the Namchak Retreat Ranch for six days of teachings, ritual practice, and meditation rooted in the Namchak lineage.

Experience:
❖ Guidance in the view and practice of Chöd
❖ Powerful visualization and ritual arts
❖ A deeper realization of emptiness and compassion
❖ The opportunity to meet fear with courage and wisdom

📍 In Person at Namchak Retreat Ranch
🗓️ September 25–30, 2026
Prerequisites required to apply. See the site for more details.

Link below to apply for this program.
https://www.namchak.org/retreats/bodhisattvas-path/chod-retreat/

08/24/2026

We often try to avoid fear and discomfort. Chöd offers another way. Join our upcoming retreat, Cutting through Ego with Radical Generosity, with Khen Rinpoche, to explore this profound Vajrayana practice, in which we learn to meet difficult experiences directly and discover the boundless nature of awareness. 📅 September 25–30 📍 Namchak Retreat Ranch Learn more and register through the link - https://bit.ly/4gJxnVe

08/24/2026

"My intention for the rest of my life is to be a bridge."

After decades of study and practice, Lama Tsomo continues to dedicate her life to making the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism more accessible to Western students. By sharing these teachings with clarity, warmth, and compassion, she hopes to make the path just a little easier for those beginning their own journey.

What a gift it is to learn from someone who has walked the path before us. 💛

08/22/2026

Lama Tsomo starts this Round-Robin session with instructions on Clearing the Stale Winds, then guides you to rest in Shamata and nurture happiness for yourself and all.

Lama Tsomo starts this Round-Robin session with instruction on Clearing the Stale Winds, then guides you to rest in Shamata and nurture happiness for yourself and all.

08/21/2026

An offering from our friends at Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas:

Join Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche for Guru Rinpoche Tsok
August 22nd, 6:00 pm MDT
Dorlop Choe-sang Chant Master

Tsok Feast Offering:
Tsok is a communal feast and ritual performed to accumulate merit and wisdom, purify negative karma, remove obstacles and express gratitude and respect for the teachings and fellow practitioners.

August 22, 2026 (Saturday) at 6 pm MDT
Join Tsok online or In-person at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas

The 10th day of each month of the Tibetan calendar is Guru Rinpoche Day. We celebrate this day each month as it is the day of the month of Guru Rinpoche's birth, and therefore is considered a very special day. Practitioners celebrate by joining together for a Tsok feast celebration.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

08/20/2026

According to Tibetan Buddhism, developing Equanimity requires understanding the causes and conditions that contribute to suffering.

Read the full article to learn more!

According to Tibetan Buddhism, developing equanimity requires understanding the causes and conditions that contribute to suffering.

08/20/2026

We're delighted to share a new recording of the Green Tara mantra, now available on our Spotify® channel. Whether you listen during meditation, on a quiet walk, or as a moment of pause in your day, Tara's mantra offers an opportunity to cultivate presence, compassion, and a more peaceful mind.

If you're feeling called to deepen your connection with Green Tara, we invite you to join us for our Green Tara Retreat, October 15–19, where we'll explore this profound practice together through teachings, meditation, mantra, and community.

🎧 Listen now through the link in our bio.

Special thanks to Joan Zen Band for sharing this beautiful recording. 💚