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Profound Treasury Retreat

September 26–October 5, 2025

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Program Start Date & Time: September 26th  |  5:30 pm

Program End Date & Time: October 5th  |  12:30 pm

“The working basis of meditative practice is the mind. Without mind, without a state of consciousness, one cannot embark on the spiritual path. As far as meditation practice is concerned, the mind is what we are working on. Instead of trying to sort out our usual, daily problems, we are turning inward to the fundamental problem of ‘this’ and ‘that.’ We begin mindfulness practice at the primeval level.”

— Chögyam Trungpa

Buddhists talk about the importance of taming the mind, but what does that really mean? How much do you know about the mind? Have you ever taken a direct look at your own mind?  In this retreat, we will explore what Buddhist psychology has discovered about the mind and how it functions, and how that relates to the practice of meditation. We will also learn how to apply a rich array of dharma teachings in order to cultivate more subtlety and depth in our personal meditation practice.

Our retreat is open to both newer and more experienced meditation practitioners.  We will study the dharma and practice meditation together in a welcoming and supportive community. Vajrayana students will also have a chance to practice together and to discuss their practice and understanding.

Sample Schedule for a Study Intensive Day

7:30-8:30am
Opening Chants and Sitting Meditation

8:30-9:30am
Breakfast and Personal Time

10:00-11:00am
Sitting Meditation & Guided Compassion Practice

11:00-12:00pm
Main Class

12:00-2:00pm
Lunch and Personal Time

2:00-3:30pm
Elective Class

3:30-4:00pm
Tea Break

4:00-5:00pm
Personal Time

5:00-6:00pm
Sitting Meditation

6:00-7:00pm
Dinner

7:00-8:00pm
Sitting Meditation

8:00-10:00pm
Study / Personal Time

10:00pm
Lights Out

Retreat Faculty

Judy Lief

Judy Lief is a senior teacher and board member for the Courageous Women retreat. She has supported and helped to develop the retreat since its founding.  Judy is the author of Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide for Encountering Mortality.  For more information, visit judylief.com.

Program Details

Dates: September 26–October 5, 2025

Tuition: The below form will be used to collect necessary information to maintain your health and safety while attending this program at Drala Mountain Center. No payment information will be collected by Drala Mountain Center. All payment and cancellation policies for this program will be handled by The Profound Treasury Retreat Organization, separate from any of DMC's payment or cancellation policies.
Faculty:

Judy Lief

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