“The essence of our practice can be described as transforming suffering into happiness” - Thich Nhat Hanh.
SUMMER BREAK. We are closed in June and July and looking forward to welcome you in August.
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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The 6 Flavors of Emptiness

The 6 Flavors of Emptiness This meditation practice focuses on understanding ultimate reality (emptiness) on a more advanced level. Mahamudra is meditation on the ultimate nature of one’s own mind....
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ACI Course 15: What the Buddha Really Meant This Course is based upon The Commentary on the True Intention of the Sutras (Dode Gong Drel) and The Sutra Requested by...
Find out more »Medicine Buddha Retreat 2022: THE SECOND LINEAGE

Medicine Buddha Retreat Geshe Michael Roach, October 15-24 THE SECOND LINEAGE The Devil debates the Angel live and live-streamed from Diamond Mountain Powered by the Asian Classics Institute Preregister here
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Chaotic World Quiet Mind
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
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 »New- and Full Moon: Purification Puja – Sojong
This is a beautiful practice which involves reviewing our actions words and thoughts over the past 2 weeks. We take time to regret those actions that may have hurt others...
Find out more »Mondays, 4pm: The Twenty-One Verses in praise of Tara
On "most" Mondays, at 4 pm (as long as there are no other programs or group activities going on, please check in with us if you want to join) We...
Find out more »Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm: Dharma Talk
On “most” Tuesdays and Thursday, at 4 pm (as long as there are no other programs or group activities going on, please check in with us if you want to...
Find out more »Wednesdays, 4pm: Yoga with Saci
On “most” Wednesdays, at 4 pm (as long as there are no other programs or group activities going on, please check in with us if you want to join) The...
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