Nestled in the forested hills of Northern California's Mendocino County, Rangjung Yeshe Gomde protects and disseminates the living wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism as applied to the modern world. This secluded retreat center nurtures the heart essence of the Dzogchen lineage: teachings of startling power and clarity, considered the highest in Tibetan Buddhism.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist (no specific type), Vajrayana
Average Cost: $ - $$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.
Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Rustic, Woods
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
100
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
100
Dates Closed to Groups: January, February, November, December
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Shrine Room | 0 | 20 | Small room in main house that accommodates daily practices, meetings and smaller retreats. |
| Buddha Hall | 0 | 80 | The air-conditioned Buddha Hall, a five-minute walk through the woods from Sangha House, serves as the teaching center for programs. The space is large and open with bright indirect light and outdoor portoilets. |
Groups Served: Meditation Groups
Amenities: Chapel / Temple, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Meditation Hall, Swimming Pool / Lake, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: The site for Rangjung Yeshe Gomde was selected by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche because it specifically meets the standards for a remote retreat as described in Buddhist texts. Additionally, the site has been blessed by many important lineage holders in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions.
Technology and AV: There is a PA system equipped with digital audio recording capacity. Digital video recording is also available.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Tent
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
Rangjung Yeshe Gomde CA
66000 Drive Thru Tree Road
Leggett, CA 95585
United States
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Stephen Barr
10/15/2010
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Very refreshing and direct, Phakchok Rinpoche brilliantly bridges the distance between Western householders and Tibetan Rinpoches, having experienced both worlds. His teachings are in good English, full of both the wisdom of his teachers and his own personal anecdotes. Some examples:
"The Buddhist system is designed to get you out of systems. Buddha teaches how to go beyond all views.
Your understanding should be vast but your practice should be simple. Slow progress is better, like in yoga asanas.
If you tie a snake in a knot, it naturally knows how to undo the knot and unwind itself. Let your mind do that itself, too.
Vast clarity is wisdom; narrow clarity is thought. Let go.
Every morning (mentally) give up everything!"
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