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Land of Medicine Buddha

US - West: Soquel, CA

Average Cost: $ - $$

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Land of Medicine Buddha is a green certified non-profit retreat center located in Santa Cruz County offering Buddhist classes and retreats, space for personal retreats, as well as rental facilities for private groups to hold their own spiritual workshops, conferences, and trainings...

Come relax and enjoy inner and outer peace at our center, on our beautiful and spacious property nestled in the gorgeous redwoods. We offer you an opportunity to step out of the norm and experience a refreshing, peaceful and welcoming stay for great value. Situated in 108 acres amongst the redwoods in Soquel, California, and adjoin 10,000 acres of state forest, we are only a five minute drive from Highway One and downtown Soquel and just fifteen minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. Our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax, connect to their spiritual inner being, and recover from the strains of life. Our guest rooms are simple, clean, affordable and all include a private bathroom. We are open to the public year round and welcome everyone who wishes to come and enjoy our sacred space.

Give yourself a treat! Come and enjoy our facilities!
Take time to restore your inner strength and find a new depth of peace. You don't have to be a Buddhist to visit us!

NOTE >>>>>>
Good Times & Santa Cruz Weekly readers voted LMB the Best Spiritual Retreat in Santa Cruz 2011 - see our website for details

Faith

Buddhist: Buddhist (no specific type), Mahayana, Vajrayana

Open to All: Open to All

Mission/Lineage: The goal of our Center, based on the principles taught by Shakyamuni Buddha and promoted worldwide by His Holiness Dalai Lama, is to nurture healing and the development of a good heart, which includes the cultivation of compassion and loving kindness. As such, the center aspires to teach principles for living that are universally applicable.

Average Cost: $ - $$

Environment: Mountain, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access

Restrictions: No Smoking

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
Land of Medicine Buddha, has always practiced the path of non-harming towards sentient beings. We have now completed the green business certification process to expand our practice of non-harming to the environment.

To be certified "green" by the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program participants must meet program standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution (such as using more efficient lighting, using less toxic products) and minimizing waste.

Language: English, Tibetan

Retreat Type (definitions): Individual / Private / Solo, Personal

Features

Health / Wellness: Healing, Health (no specific type), Organic

Learning: Classes, Talks / Lectures, Workshops

Meditation: Mahayana (Tibetan), Meditation (no specific type), Vajrayana (Tibetan)

Movement Arts: Qi Gong

Nature / Wildlife: Environmental / Ecological, Hiking / Walking

Outdoor / Adventure: Camping / Backpacking, Outdoor Adventure (no specific type), Swimming

Personal Development: Mind / Body / Spirit

Spa Services: Massage, Sauna

Special Facility Features: Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Meditation Hall, Stupa

Spiritual Direction: Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Studies: Chanting, Contemplative, Prayer, Ritual, Spiritual

Travel / Pilgrimage: Sacred Site

Womens Retreats: Women (no specific type)

Yoga Asana: Yoga (no specific type)

Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm, Tent

Children OK: Yes!

Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options

Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Available On Site

Get Directions

Location of this Retreat:

				5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA   95073
United States
			

Travel Info: From San Jose or San Francisco airports:

The Santa Cruz Airporter drops folks off at Phil's Market in Soquel. The Airporter also calls a taxi for customers, usually Capitola Deluxe Cab, (831) 688-2468. The taxi fare from Phil's Market in Soquel to Land of Medicine Buddha is around $15. Santa Cruz Airporter has a website: www.santacruzairporter.net The fare is still $40 to Soquel from the San Jose Airport, and $50 from the San Francisco Airport.

Greyhound Bus Service is also available from both airports.

Phone: (831) 462-8383

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Organization Contact:
Land of Medicine Buddha 5800 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
United States

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Listing Last Updated on: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Errors? Omissions? Please contact us to update this listing

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