Public Retreats
Understanding Karma and Compassion in Daily Life
Geshe Tenzin Zopa
Through reflection, discussion, and guided practice, this retreat invites you to experience how small shifts in intention and perspective can lead to lasting inner change—supporting a more open heart, a calmer mind, and a life guided by compassion. Warm, approachable, and deeply rooted in tradition, Geshe Tenzin Zopa brings Buddhist teachings to life in a […]
Experiential Vajrayogini Retreat
Elaine Jackson
Experience the Living Path of Vajrayogini Vajrayogini practice reaches its full power when embraced as a living, integrated path—rooted in ethical principles, meditation, and heartfelt engagement. Join Elaine Jackson on a profound journey, where she will share her personal approach and invite a vibrant exchange of insights and experiences. This retreat transcends ritual, offering an […]
Family Camp 2026
Registration is now open - register here A weekend family retreat where participants are given the opportunity to better understand their mind and emotions through a Tibetan Buddhist lens using meditation, discussion, art, nature and play. Set in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains, families with children ages 5-12 are encouraged to […]
How to Train a Happy Mind
Scott Snibbe
Based on his acclaimed book How to Train a Happy Mind, this three-day retreat with Scott Snibbe re-introduces ancient Buddhist wisdom in a way that speaks directly to the modern mind and the challenges of contemporary life. Through eight carefully crafted meditations, participants learn practical ways to cultivate their best qualities, strengthen relationships, and respond to […]
Buddhist Mind Science
Hans Burghardt and Marina Brucet
A doorway to 21st-century Dharma What if Buddhism were approached not as a belief system, but as a living, practical science of the mind—one designed for the realities of modern life? Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential is an introductory FPMT course that re-presents ancient Buddhist wisdom through a contemporary lens. Often described as a […]