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Drala Mountain Center is not just a retreat center—it is a sacred meeting place. Set high in the Rocky Mountains, DMC is a sanctuary for deep spiritual practice, transformation, and peace. Here, stillness reveals clarity, nature reflects our own brilliance, and ancient wisdom takes root in a modern world.
Through meditation, community, and land stewardship, Drala Mountain Center serves to impact the world – one awakened heart at a time.
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Inspired by the teachings of Buddhadharma, grounded in practices to cultivate wisdom and kindness, we strive to help create enlightened societies.