Loden Nyima
Gelong Loden Nyima has been a Buddhist monk for over fifteen years. He lived at Gampo Abbey from 2009 – 2017 where he practiced intensively, completed a cycle of advanced studies (shedra), was empowered and served as a senior teacher. He then lived at Drala Mountain Center from 2017 – 2023 where he served as Resident Teacher. He has created and leads many retreats ranging from open audience meditation, to youth work, to Mahayana Buddhism, and more. He’s been blessed to receive teachings from masters of the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages of Buddhism, to spend over three years in retreat, and to have supported thousands of people in their practice. He is the author of Peace and Freedom: A Guide for Meditation. He is based out of his hometown of San Antonio, TX, and travels frequently to teach in Colorado. His website is lodennyima.com.
Upcoming Programs by Loden Nyima
Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness
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In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 39
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The Pema Chödrön Foundation, in partnership with Drala Mountain Center, is happy to offer a Retreat for Young Adults. The Pema Chödrön Foundation covers the cost of lodging for this retreat. You pay only for tuition. This retreat for young adults is designed to give participants an experience of contemplative life. Our true nature is […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 39 | Registration
Also Loden Nyima
The Pema Chödrön Foundation, in partnership with Drala Mountain Center, is happy to offer a Retreat for Young Adults. The Pema Chödrön Foundation covers the cost of lodging for this retreat. You pay only for tuition. This retreat for young adults is designed to give participants an experience of contemplative life. Our true nature is […]
Silent Meditation Intensive: Cradle of Loving Kindness
Also Loden Nyima
In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Also Loden Nyima and [LTM1125] Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Why Learn to Meditate? Meditation is a simple, natural, healthy activity that absolutely anyone can do. You do not need to be interested in a religious path in order to learn and benefit from meditation. Meditation has survived for thousands of years because it works. Your own peace of mind is your birthright, and everyone has […]
Peace and Freedom: A Weeklong Meditation Retreat
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Program Start Date & Time: December 7th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: December 14th | 12:30 pm Peace and freedom are our birthright, innate to the nature of our minds. Yet they’ve often been overrun by stress, speed, emotional injuries, and the habitual patterns of turmoil that become the state of our […]
Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness
Also Loden Nyima
Program Start Date & Time: January 2nd | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: January 4th | 6:00 pm (optional for 8:15 pm) In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This […]