“The essence of our practice can be described as transforming suffering into happiness” - Thich Nhat Hanh.
Welcome to Our Retreat Center
We believe in retreat as a way to help all people achieve their personal, spiritual, and professional goals. We practice and live the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkapa (who lived 1357-1419). The center was founded 19 years ago by Americans who were trained in this tradition by Khen Rinpoche, Geshe Lobsang Tharchin (1921-2004), one of the greatest Tibetan lamas of modern times.
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, wholeheartedly welcomes everyone: users of the ancient methods for attaining deeper spiritual realization as well as modern secular seekers after a happier, more balanced life. With our deep and expansive knowledge of meditation and retreat, we can support your journey, no matter what your level of experience is.
Diamond Mountain retreat houses are available for a solo retreat or group rentals. We are an eco-friendly retreat center, an Arizona religious non-profit organization 501(c)3 since 2001.
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Diamond Mountain believes in the art of meditative retreat and encourages newcomers & beginners to give it a try! It’s really simple to do by following our specially designed three-day schedule which includes video classes. With this structure, you are certain to benefit yourself and others
This retreat guide includes:
- Retreat preparation videos
- A full three-day schedule
- Links to meditation instruction
- Guided meditations
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Ask the Waters to Stay
Encouraging the rainwater that falls in arid regions to stay on the land, soak into the earth and benefit the plants, animals, and people that co-habitat there. This five-night residential experience...
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Get to know Medicine Buddha and touch the innermost essence with Ven. Gyelse.
Find out more »Medicine Buddha & Nagarjuna, October 2024
The special sauce that makes Medicine Buddha prayers and mantras work is emptiness! We will fire up our understanding of this important Buddhist idea with our ongoing study of Nagarjuna’s...
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Mondays, 4pm: Asian wisdom word by word. Join us for Xuanzang’s Tower with Geshe Michael Roach
We are thrilled to share that Geshe Michael will be teaching live online translation classes weekly for the entire year. Geshe Michael and the Mixed Nuts translation team will explain...
Find out more »Tuesdays, 4pm: Yoga
Unlock Inner Harmony Join us to embrace the power of a peaceful mind through stretching exercises. Moving your body with the knowledge of ancient classic wisdom, you will not only cultivate...
Find out more »Wednesdays, 4pm: The Twenty-One Verses in praise of Tara
Welcome to the transformative practice of reciting "The Twenty-One Verses in praise of Tara, the Lady of Liberation." In a world filled with constant demands and distractions, taking the time...
Find out more »Thursdays, 4pm: Meditation
Diamond Mountain is THE place for meditation and retreat. So let's get meditation going. TRAIN YOUR MIND - Learn how to focus and make your mind do what you want...
Find out more »Fridays, 4pm: Teachings Revisited
We will watch together teachings from the TheKnowledgebase, where there are thousands of hours of teachings available. We will pick the best ones and discuss all your questions. During larger...
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Chaotic World Quiet Mind (ONLINE ANYTIME)
Would you like to go through life in a focused and calm way no matter what happens around you? With a mind trained in meditation, you will be able to...
Find out more »We’ll Guide You Through a Meditation Retreat at Home (ONLINE ANYTIME)
YouTube Playlist Do you have extra time on your hands, have you always wanted to do a retreat? Grab the bull by the horns, retreat at home! We are offering...
Find out more »Reshaping the Earth Summit
Summit @ Online A series of talks with experts on how to reshape the earth and restore healthy habitat for all the animals has taken place in August 2023. Come...
Find out more »Wednesdays, 4pm: The Twenty-One Verses in praise of Tara
Welcome to the transformative practice of reciting "The Twenty-One Verses in praise of Tara, the Lady of Liberation." In a world filled with constant demands and distractions, taking the time...
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