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Ongoing Stream Restoration at Drala Mountain Center
Drala Mountain Center has previously helped pave the way with data, experimental techniques, and dedication to the health and restoration of our wild spaces. The land at Drala Mountain Center is one of our most important assets, both for its raw natural beauty, its sacredness, and for the decades of practice that have become a […]
Guru Rinpoche Statue Consecration and Dharma Talk
On Friday, July 24, 2026 Karmapa Center 16 will hold a traditional consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche (the 8th century Indian master who brought Buddhism to Tibet), crafted by an artisan in Nepal, and newly installed in the middle of the pond located on the property. Renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen […]
Happy Magha Puja!: Celebrating a Way of Life by Santi
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 […]
Amaterasu Omikami, The Sun Goddess Comes to Colorado by Valerie Lorig
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 […]
Restoring Water to Karma Bathhouse – Plumbing in Drala Mountain Center’s Control
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, […]
2026 Brings New & Old Ways to Reduce Taxes on Charitable Giving
By Robbie Rettmer What’s New – A Benefit for 90% of Federal Tax Filers Beginning in the 2026 tax year, non-itemizers can deduct cash donations to charities like DMC —up to $1,000 for single filers or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. This is a terrific benefit since it’s available to the estimated 90% of […]
It’s Up to Us: Carrying the Dharma Forward in the West
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 […]
Drala Mountain Center Testimonials
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 […]
Rise to Meet Difficult Times: Your Practice Makes a Difference
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 […]