About This Retreat


Mahamudra, celebrated as the crown jewel of Dharma instruction, guides us to the realization that the very nature of our mind is pure and stainless and the world we experience is inseparable from this ultimate innate stainless nature.


    ◦    Whether the mind is still or moving - filled with thoughts and emotions, our suffering or our joys, all are intricately linked with our minds. By engaging with this profound practice each practitioner yogi will discover their true awakened nature but also naturally develop love and compassion for all that they experience.


Discover the vast expanse of the Mahamudra Tradition, a guiding light that has shepherded countless seekers towards enlightenment across the ages. Under the wise and compassionate guidance of Gen-la Chokyi Dhakpa (Lama Michael), participants are introduced to this ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding.

Retreat Highlights


  • Sequential meditation sessions designed to layer understanding and clarity.
  • - Begin the journey with grounding in shamatha meditation.
  • - Transition to Vipassana, integrating profound insights into the nature of reality.
  • - Conclude with the transformative teachings of the Nature of Mind (Mahamudra).
About The Teacher


Lama Michael, received the sacred Mahamudra transmissions from His Eminence Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche and HH Karmapa and has been authorized to share these instructions with those who are sincere and have serious practice background and motivated by compassion for others - Bodhicitta.


Lama Michael brings these profound teachings to life with clarity, warmth and powerful life changing teachings.


This retreat marks a momentous occasion, celebrating our 23rd annual Mahamudra gathering and the final ten day intensive in our second Three Year Retreat cycle.

Full Inmersion Experience


This retreat is an invitation to temporarily set aside the digital noise of our modern world. Participants are encouraged to fully immerse themselves, seeking silence and introspection for a truly transformative experience.


Schedule:


Start: December 26th, 4:00 pm PST Close: January 4th, early afternoon.  


There will be four two hour sessions a day. Yogis must attend all sessions. Recordings will also be made on Teachable each day. 



Locations


Live Streaming on our Zoom online classroom. You can watch this retreat from wherever you are by simply tuning in on your phone or computer on the zoom online classroom. 


Recorded sessions will be uploaded within 24 to Teachable so you can Watch sessions later. 


In Person: 


Solo retreat opportunities in Quiet Mind Sequoias, only 2 spaces remaining. 


Enjoy the seclusion and beauty of the Sequoias with a private room at Quiet Mind Retreat Sequoias. 


Accommodations range  $150 - $225 per night and would be in addition to your retreat fee. 




Choose a Pricing Option

Pricing



Members: 


$599


Complete access to live online teaching and future access to all recordings on Teachable as well as retreat materials. 


Early Registration Special Price: $499


Members register before November 26, 2023 and enjoy a 10% discount. Complete access to live online teaching and future access to all recordings on Teachable as well as retreat materials. 



Non Members: $699


Complete access to live online teaching and future access to all recordings on Teachable as well as retreat materials. 


Early Registration Special Price: $599


Non Members register before November 26, 2023 and enjoy a 10% discount. Complete access to live online teaching and future access to all recordings on Teachable as well as retreat materials. 





Inclusions:


Daily Access to all teaching and meditation sessions.

Q&A Sessions 

Supporting retreat materials.

Access to all Teachable recordings to watch later.