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The third full moon of the year rises on March 3. That makes Tuesday, March 3, 2026 the date of this year’s Magha Puja, also known as “Sangha Day,” one of the three most important festivals on the Theravada Buddhist calendar. According to tradition, it was under this moon that the Buddha gave an oration […]
by Valerie Lorig Amaterasu-Omikami’s shrine resides on a mountain above the Great Stupa at Drala Mountain Center. Known as the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu means brilliant rays of light that shine in all directions. Omikami is a divine being that evokes a sense of wonder and awe in the human heart. Mountains, lakes, trees, rocks, or […]
This year has been an exciting one for renewal and transformation here at Drala Mountain Center. We’ve been proud to bring a great roster of retreats, teachers, and global wisdom teachings to the land this year. But behind every successful retreat is the infrastructure, supplies, team, and community culture that makes it happen. Done right, […]
By Robbie Rettmer As we approach the end of the year, we want to provide you with some information on how you can maximize the tax benefits of your giving. Below are three easy ways for you to consider. In most cases, donations can be electronically transferred from your brokerage account to DMC’s brokerage account. […]
From Tibet to the West, the Dharma has taken root. Its next chapter is ours to write. By Robbie Rettmer, Executive Director A version of this article will be shared with Lion’s Roar readers in their October 1st newsletter. When I retired from my corporate career in 2023, I did not anticipate what would […]
The Drala Mountain Center is a beautiful yet simple treasure chest yielding boundless gifts each time I visit: There is delightful rest and refreshing deep breaths in letting go (for a time) of the typical everyday routines that rule at home. There is an acceptance and release of burdens known and unrealized. There is […]
By Rhiannin Bunney Recently I had the distinct pleasure of watching a coworker take their Refuge Vow. It was not the first time I had seen a refuge vow, and hopefully won’t be the last. But it stood out. Not simply because of who was receiving the vow, or even the fact that we […]
By Robbie Rettmer, Executive Director There is a special kind of silence at Drala Mountain Center. It arises from a breeze moving through the aspen, the deer watching with curiosity, and Marpa Point holding in quiet strength. When you come here for a personal retreat, you are entering sacred land where you can unfold and […]
By Cate Zovod, Director of Marketing, Drala Mountain Center “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu may not have been a Buddhist but his words prove wisdom is never the sole provenance of a single tradition. Beginning – and being open to change – is deeply brave, especially in […]
Sustainability and Land Stewardship at Drala Mountain Center Long before I came to work at Drala Mountain Center my life was profoundly impacted by this place. Plenty of people can say that, of course. Drala Mountain Center offers a huge variety of transformative teachings, retreat experiences, and independent retreat opportunities that can change your life. […]