Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture is a California Tibetan Buddhist retreat center located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Boulder Creek, California, USA. The Institute is set in 70 acres of spectacular redwood forest. Being quiet and remote, but also relatively close to major cities and airports, Vajrapani is an ideal setting for solitary private meditation retreat, group retreats, and conferences. Vajrapani is an extremely blessed setting and has been visited over the years by many Holy Beings including a visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1989. As a result of this, we provide a rare and sacred space for spiritual healing and growth.
INDIVIDUAL RETREAT CABINS
Our six individual cabins are ideal for meditation retreat or study, offering a quiet, safe and secluded environment. Each 12- by 16- feet cabin is equipped with a single bed, meditation cushions and altar, comfortable reading chair, kitchen counter with a gas stove for heating up water for tea. The cabins share a private indoor bathhouse and fabulous outdoor showers. Each cabin has a sliding glass door which opens onto a redwood deck and a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. The cabins are situated close to hiking trails and Castle Rock State Park.
Delicious vegetarian meals stored in insulated meal bags individually labeled are delivered daily by the kitchen staff to the Ridge area where cabins are situated. A fridge fully stocked with milks, bread, fruits etc. is also available at the Ridge.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist (no specific type), Mahayana, Vajrayana
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Vajrapani Institute is a California Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center, founded in 1977 by Lama Thubten Yeshe, his heart disciple, Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, and a group of extremely dedicated students. The Institute is affiliated with the (FPMT) Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, a world-wide organization of over 130 retreat centers, teaching centers, monasteries, nunneries, hospices, schools, and publishing houses.
Average Cost: $$$
Environment: Mountain, Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Guided / Programmed, Personal, Silent
Features
Meditation:
Meditation (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking
Special Facility Features:
Library
Spiritual Studies:
Church / Religious Order, Philosophy, Religious, Spiritual, Text / Scripture
Virtual / Online:
Streaming Video
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Food: Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
PO Box 2130
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
United States
Travel Info: Please see our website for travel details. We are accessible form San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose airports. If taking public transportation, you will still need to pre-arrange a car ride for the very last part of the journey.