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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Retreat - Practicing Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat\nFebruary 8th\, 2026 – Online and In Person\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic will be “Practicing Discipline” based on chapter 26 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and essential teachings for our current times. \nOffered by donation. Save the date! Registration opening soon.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-retreat-practicing-discipline/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Day-Long Retreat in Grand Junction
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7th\, 2026 – In Grand Junction and Online\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grand Junction for our monthly Heroic Heart retreat. This month’s topic is Practicing Patience\, chapter 27 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. \nFor details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-day-long-retreat-in-grand-junction/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 536 Ouray Ave\, Grand Junction\, 81501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T093000
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat at Durango Dharma Center - Online and In Person
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Durango Dharma Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Three Principal Aspects of the Path: A Daylong Retreat with John Bruna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 29th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm IN PERSON & ON ZOOM \nIn this daylong retreat\, John Bruna will explore the timeless wisdom of The Three Principal Aspects of the Path\, a short yet profound teaching by Je Tsongkhapa that distills the essence of the entire Buddhist path into just fourteen verses. Together\, we will unpack these pith instructions and explore how they speak directly to the challenges\, aspirations and inner struggles of modern life. \nDrawing from classical Buddhist philosophy while making clear connections to contemporary Western psychology and therapeutic models\, this retreat offers both depth and accessibility. It is well-suited for those new to Buddhist thought as well as seasoned practitioners seeking to deepen and integrate their practice. \nAt the heart of this teaching are three essential qualities that support genuine well-being\, inner freedom and compassionate engagement with the world: \nRenunciation\nLearning to recognize how misperceptions and habitual patterns of mind give rise to unnecessary suffering—for ourselves and others. Renunciation in this context is not withdrawal from life\, but a clear-eyed understanding of what truly leads to happiness\, freedom and meaning\, and how to cultivate those conditions in daily life. \nBodhicitta (Great Compassion)\nDiscovering the profound strength\, resilience and healing that emerge when we cultivate connection and an altruistic motivation to benefit others. Bodhicitta transforms personal practice into a source of purpose\, belonging and service. \nWisdom\nDeveloping the capacity to understand ourselves and our experience of the world more accurately. Through this clarity\, we begin to loosen deeply ingrained misperceptions that fuel emotional reactivity\, distress and confusion—opening the door to greater balance\, insight and freedom. \nThroughout the retreat\, participants will be guided through reflection\, contemplation and practice aimed at integrating these teachings into real life—not merely as philosophical ideas\, but as living principles that support healing\, ethical living and genuine happiness. \nCOST: The Dharma Center operates on the gift economy and the cost of the daylong is on a two-part sliding scale. The fee that you offer through the registration system ($50\, $70\, $89\, or $108 or scholarship options of $25 or $0) supports our nonprofit\, which pays the costs of the building\, utilities\, website\, administration\, etc. In keeping with our 2\,600-year-old tradition\, the teacher of the retreat is not compensated but rather shares the teachings freely. In turn\, you are invited into the practice of dana\, or generosity\, a gift economy system that has been alive since the time of the Buddha. You are invited to make a donation to support the teacher in continuing their valuable work. Donations in any amount whatsoever are gratefully received\, and the practice of generosity is always elective. \nLOCATION: Durango Dharma Center\, 1800 East Third Avenue\, Suite 109 in Durango and Zoom\nQUESTIONS: If you have questions\, please reach out to the registrar\, Kurt\, at registrar@durangodharma.org or leave a message at 970-426-8983. \nRegister
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/daylong-retreat-at-durango-dharma-center-online-and-in-person/
LOCATION:Durango Dharma Center\, 1800 East 3rd Ave. Suite 109\, Durango\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat - Three Principal Aspects of the Path
DESCRIPTION:The Three Principal Aspects of the Path:\nA Daylong Retreat with John Bruna\n\n\nHosted by the Durango Dharma Center\nSunday\, March 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IN PERSON & ON ZOOM \nIn this daylong retreat\, John Bruna will explore the timeless wisdom of The Three Principal Aspects of the Path\, a short yet profound teaching by Je Tsongkhapa that distills the essence of the entire Buddhist path into just fourteen verses. Together\, we will unpack these pith instructions and explore how they speak directly to the challenges\, aspirations and inner struggles of modern life. \nDrawing from classical Buddhist philosophy while making clear connections to contemporary Western psychology and therapeutic models\, this retreat offers both depth and accessibility. It is well-suited for those new to Buddhist thought as well as seasoned practitioners seeking to deepen and integrate their practice. \nAt the heart of this teaching are three essential qualities that support genuine well-being\, inner freedom and compassionate engagement with the world: \nRenunciation\nLearning to recognize how misperceptions and habitual patterns of mind give rise to unnecessary suffering—for ourselves and others. Renunciation in this context is not withdrawal from life\, but a clear-eyed understanding of what truly leads to happiness\, freedom and meaning\, and how to cultivate those conditions in daily life. \nBodhicitta (Great Compassion)\nDiscovering the profound strength\, resilience and healing that emerge when we cultivate connection and an altruistic motivation to benefit others. Bodhicitta transforms personal practice into a source of purpose\, belonging and service. \nWisdom\nDeveloping the capacity to understand ourselves and our experience of the world more accurately. Through this clarity\, we begin to loosen deeply ingrained misperceptions that fuel emotional reactivity\, distress and confusion—opening the door to greater balance\, insight and freedom. \nThroughout the retreat\, participants will be guided through reflection\, contemplation and practice aimed at integrating these teachings into real life—not merely as philosophical ideas\, but as living principles that support healing\, ethical living and genuine happiness. \nRegister at the Durango Dharma Center.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/daylong-retreat-three-principal-aspects-of-the-path/
LOCATION:Durango Dharma Center\, 1800 East 3rd Ave. Suite 109\, Durango\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Events with the Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery
DESCRIPTION:We are incredibly grateful and excited to announce the special visit of the monks of the famed Gaden Shartse Monastery. Our center will once again be able to host the precious healings\, blessings\, teachings\, and a special dinner and cultural night. \nSchedule of Events\n\nThursday\, April 9th at 6:30 pm: Tea Ceremony\nFriday April 10th at 6:30 pm: Vajravidaran Healing Ritual\nSaturday\, April 11th at 6:30 pm: Green Tara Empowerment\nSunday\, April 12th at 6 pm: Tibetan Momo Dinner and Cultural Night with the Monks\nPersonal Healings\, Astrology\, House\, Land\, and Business Blessings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the complete schedule and details\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/special-events-with-the-monks-of-gaden-shartse-monastery/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Retreat - Practicing Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat\nMay 16th\, 2026 – Online and In Person\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic is “Practicing Diligence” based on chapter 28 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and essential teachings for our current times. \nOffered by donation. Register Here: Monthly Day-Long Retreats on the Heroic Heart – Way of Compassion Dharma Center
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-retreat-practicing-diligence/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T073000
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SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Practice with Drupon Samten
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Mornings – May 24th\, 31st\, and June 6th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the requests of students\, Drupon Samten has generously offered to teach the Vajrasattva sadhana practice. There will be two Sunday morning sessions and one Saturday morning session. If you would like to participate\, please do your best to commit to at least the first two sessions. \nMay 24th: Preparation\nMay 31st: Formal practice\nJune 6: Discussion\, Q and A \nVajrasattva practice is a powerful method of purification in Tibetan Buddhism that works by engaging the four opponent powers in a direct\, experiential way. \nRather than guilt-based\, the practice is rooted in confidence:\nthat the mind is fundamentally pure\, and that what is obscuring it can be completely cleared. \nDates: Sundays\, May 24th\, 31st\, and Saturday\, June 6th\nTime: 7:30 am Mountain Time\, USA\nOffered entirely on a donation basis. \nTo Register: Vajrasattva Practice
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/vajrasattva-practice-with-drupon-samten/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T093000
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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Retreat at the Here and Now Center in Gunnison\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Heroic Heart Day-Long Retreat\nJune 14th – In Person and Online\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings and excited to return to Gunnison\, CO to host this retreat! \nThis month\, we explore “Practicing Concentration: Developing a Mind of Calm Abiding\,” chapter 29 of The Heroic Heart\, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo’s illuminating commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. These timeless teachings offer practical guidance for cultivating stability\, clarity\, and compassion—qualities that are especially vital in today’s world. \n“Examine body\, speech\, and mind\, and you will find that mind is the most important of the three. If your mind is thoroughly trained in sustained calm and profound insight (shamatha and vipashyana)\, your body and your speech will naturally follow your mind along the path of liberation.” – Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche \nThe retreat is from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Mountain Time\, with an hour break for lunch. \nOffered by donation. To learn more and register\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-retreat-at-the-here-and-now-center-in-gunnison-co/
LOCATION:Here and Now Center\, 115 S Colorado ST\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living Mindfully Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna\nOur living mindfully retreats focus on developing skills to reduce the cognitive distortions\, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that reduce stress\, develop resiliency\, attain greater degrees of self-worth\, and cultivate more joy. Though based on Buddhist teachings\, these practices are taught in a universal language\, honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially\, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling. \nTo learn more and register\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/living-mindfully-spring-retreat/
LOCATION:Blazing Mountain Retreat Center\, 2541 W Carefree Wy\, Crestone\, CO\, 81131\, United States
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