All the great Buddhist masters say that perceiving emptiness directly is the key to realizing our spiritual goals. And the key to that is twofold: developing a clear understanding of what emptiness is empty of, along with developing the ability to meditate single-pointedly.
A Deep Retreat Experience. Diamond Mountain and Asian Classics Institute will be offering a new program in April, to start a new series of teachings with Geshe Michael Roach. We will have teachings that will feature new content within each of the Five Houses. Highlights will include emptiness study and meditations from the Classics. We...
The 3nd Ecological Restoration Summit at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center This year’s summit volunteers will create habitat for the endangered Mexican long-nosed bat.
The Tucson Astronomy Club will be at Diamond Mountain on Tuesday, September 23, at 7:30 PM for a guided Dark Sky viewing. 🌌🔭 Come experience the brilliance of the Milky Way, planets, and constellations in one of Arizona’s most pristine night skies and newest Dark Sky Approved Lodging. This is a free community event —...
Plant the teachings in YOUR heart with a deep retreat in Diamond Mountain. Coming Home: Door to the Diamond Way 3.
Bridge to the Diamond Way 5 Awakening Your Life Purpose in Stillness In-Person @ Diamond Mountain March 4-15, 2026 In this retreat event, broadcast online as well, Geshe Michael will continue preparing us for his new Diamond Way teaching series, called Clear Diamond.
We warmly invite you to join us at magical Diamond Mountain for a month-long retreat. If you are a practitioner of the open or Diamond Way and wish to connect with fellow retreatants while receiving guidance on deepening your retreat experience, this opportunity is perfect for you! This retreat welcomes individuals who have some prior...
Join live online translation classes with Geshe Michael Roach and the Mixed Nuts Translation Team, now called Xuang's Tower. These sessions explore classical Asian wisdom texts line by line, with explanation and discussion. Geshe Michael and the Mixed Nuts translation team will explain the essential meaning of ancient classics and how to apply these ideas...
These talks offer discussion on Buddhist philosophy and personal practice. Participants are invited to explore timeless teachings and how they apply to everyday life. As a guide, we read one of the ancient classics together. We read a few verses and then discuss them and get deeper explanations. At the moment we are reading: Light...
This class focuses on meditation practice and training the mind. Learn techniques for focus, clarity, and building a consistent meditation practice. Suitable for all levels. We regard meditation as mind training to be able to have deep realizations which help us progress on the spiritual path. Each week, we provide short instructions on how to...
This session centers on the recitation and meaning of The Twenty-One Verses in Praise of Tara, a traditional practice honoring Tara, the Lady of Liberation. The class supports reflection, devotion, and inner steadiness. In a world filled with constant demands and distractions, taking the time to attend this recitation holds immense value for your well-being...
A gentle yoga practice focused on stretching, movement, and breath awareness. The class supports physical ease, relaxation, and a calm, balanced mind. Open to all levels. 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 physical health...
