Buddha, Dharma, Sangha Retreat
With Jessica Larson | Namchak Facilitator and Rachel Ashley | Namchak Facilitator
Open Dates
Retreat Details
- Facilitators: Rachel Ashley and Jessica Larson
- Dates: To Be Announced
- Location: Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana
- Format: In-Person
About this Retreat
During this 10-day retreat, participants are immersed in the Three Jewels at the Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana. Namchak teachers, facilitators, and community partners will guide them to explore Buddhist dharma, meditation, sangha skills, permaculture, indigenous education, and tools for nervous system regulation. We will also experience the gift of being held by the beauty and solitude of the Namchak Retreat Ranch land, which supports our activities and exploration.
Participants will have opportunities to relate to the retreat teachings through the lens of their personal practice, the work they do in relationships and community, and their engagement with the world at large. Anchored in a daily meditation routine, participants also will be supported in cultivating the habit of daily practice and given tools to carry the insights (and friendships) from this immersion into their lives post-retreat.
Who Is This Retreat Suited For?
- All practitioners, from those curious about meditation to those already on a Buddhist path.
- And for those who wish to spend extended time immersed in meditation, Dharma study, sangha connection, and environmental stewardship, this retreat offers the rare opportunity to devote 10 uninterrupted days at the Namchak Retreat Ranch in Hot Springs, Montana. It is also an invitation to connect in person with Namchak teachers and fellow practitioners, deepening both personal practice and the bonds of community.
Holistic Applications of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
- Shamata or Calm Abiding: Build stability of mind and cultivate focused awareness.
- The Four Immeasurables: Practice Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity to open the heart.
- Foundations of Meditation: Learn techniques to prepare for meditation.
- Polyvagal-Based Practices: Explore nervous system regulation to foster resilience.
- Sangha Skills: Engage in relational practices that nurture authentic connections.
- Environmental Stewardship: Bring mindfulness into action through permaculture.
Tuition
More information on tuition and retreat details to be announced.
About the Guides
Jessica Larson | Namchak Facilitator
Jessica (she/her) serves as the Director of Education and Programming at the Namchak Foundation. She is passionate about sharing Tibetan Buddhist practices and wisdom in accessible, engaging, and community-rooted ways. A dedicated practitioner, Jessica finds joy and grounding in meditation and meaningful connection with others. Throughout her career, she has worked with mission-driven nonprofits and […]
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Rachel Ashley | Namchak Facilitator
Rachel has been working with Namchak since 2017, serving on the Community Advisory Board and as the Community Steward before moving into her current position as Program and Curriculum Specialist. Before her role with Namchak, she worked as an educator in a variety of settings for over 15 years with elementary through college-aged students teaching […]
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