Releasing and Greeting the New Year with Dhamma

Releasing and Greeting the New Year with Dhamma

This retreat observes the annual passage from old year into new within the peace and beauty of Cloud Mountain, a safe refuge, while much of society indulges unhealthy tendencies of excess and stimulation. Dhamma teachings will encourage cultivating mindfulness with...
Volunteer Work Party,  May 2 – 4

Volunteer Work Party, May 2 – 4

Come join us for a weekend of projecting at Cloud Mountain! This is offered as a time to come together as a sangha in a relaxed and informal environment of work and fun to take on a variety of projects to spruce up and perfect the retreat center. We’ll have...

Awareness and Wisdom

During this five-night retreat, we will explore the mindfulness practice taught by Sayadaw U Tejaniya, which is based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with an emphasis on awareness of the qualities of mind. The practice encourages relaxation of body and mind...

Thinking As A Buddhist

The Buddhist path of awakening is classically expressed as the middle way and noble eightfold path. Mindfulness, vigor, and composure are of course central. Wise skillful understanding guides and is followed by right thought and aim. This retreat will focus on these...

Practicing Amidst Life’s Challenges

There’s nothing trivial about the turning point in the Buddha-to-be’s journey when he met the four divine messengers — disease, aging, death, and the option of contemplative life. Most likely, you’ve met them, too, personally or with a loved one. Santikaro, for one,...