Bridge to the Diamond Way 5
WITH GESHE MICHAEL ROACH, March 4-15, 2026
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Diamond Mountain Retreat Center and Five Houses present
Bridge to the Diamond Way 5
Using Emptiness Day to Day for Personal Success and to Help the World, All at the Same Time
In-Person @ Diamond Mountain
March 4-15, 2026
Using Emptiness Day to Day for Personal Success and to Help the World, All at the Same Time: Bridge to the Diamond Way 5 will take place March 4-15, 2026, at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center in Bowie, Arizona, USA. 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 will learn how to practice within our busy lives with our family, at work and in the community, all focused towards transforming ourselves into truly capable caretakers of the world. It includes five days of silent personal retreat.
This retreat event is one of six you will be required to attend to get admittance to the 2026 Diamond Way teachings. If you miss any of the six, catch-up courses will be provided.
What choices do you have for participating?
In-Person @ Diamond Mountain
When: Wednesday March 4th – Sunday 15th, 2026 (check-in: 1-4pm)
Teacher: Geshe Michael Roach and ACI Senior teachers
Languages: 17 languages
What is included: Housing (including linen and towels), 3 meals/day, access to the recordings
Fee for housing and meals: USD 1,055 – 2,628, for details please click here, the teachings are free!
What is NOT included: transfer from Airport Tucson to Diamond Mountain. If you need a shuttle please add “shuttle” during registration and plan to arrive at Tucson BEFORE 10am on March 4, 2026 and departure NOT EARLIER than 2pm on March 15, 2026. If you need a hotel because you arrive a day earlier: we recommend La Quinta Tucson Airport.
Coming for the first time? Here are a few helpful links to prepare: come prepared, what does off-grid mean, directions
If you have more questions, what housing types are offered, daily schedule, etc. please click here.
Lots of Time @ Short on Money
Immerse yourself in a spiritual lifestyle and Retreat Center life by participating in our Serve and Study Program. Allow the practice of selfless service to open your heart. Meet life-long friends and learn to transform service into a spiritual practice.
Online via Zoom
Awakening Your Life Purpose in Stillness will be offered online in 17 languages.
When: March 4-15, 2026, join the classes live or watch at your convenience
Fee: USD 0 – 499
Retreat Registration fees for March 4-15, 2026
include housing (including linen and towels), 3 meals/day, access to the recordings
Private Cottage
- *** sold out *** PREMIUM Cottage: USD 2,628
- *** sold out *** DELUXE Cottage: USD 2,446
- *** sold out *** MODEST Cottage: USD 2,144
Private Cottages accommodate 1 guest. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are not shared with anyone else. If you want to sleep with your spouse/friend in a queen bed, please add “Additional Person” during sign-up.
Private Room
- ** sold out *** Private Room: USD 2,144
Private Rooms accommodate 1 guest. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared with your housemate(s). If you want to sleep with your spouse/friend in a queen bed, please add “Additional Person” during sign-up.
Other
- *** sold out *** SHARED Room: USD 1,439
(Accommodate 3-4 guest and have Twin or bunk beds, kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared with your housemate(s)) - *** sold out *** CAMPING
- COMMUTER: USD 1,055
- *** sold out *** ADDITIONAL Person in a private cottage or private room: USD 1,169
- DAY PASS $99
Stop by for a day of teachings, including meals. Does NOT include housing. Please email the dates you want to come to [email protected].
Apply here if you need support for attending the retreat. Or join our “ARE YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW FOR RETREAT?” program to plant the seeds for joining.
Wi-fi is available, and cell coverage is practically non-existent. We strongly encourage that you put all your electronic devices in airplane mode, and plan to take advantage of the opportunity to be completely off-grid!
Most of our eco-friendly houses retreat include 12-volt solar electricity, composting toilets and passive solar design which allows them to naturally stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Please check out our houses here.
Here are a few helpful links to prepare: come prepared, what does off-grid mean, directions
Teaching Days
- Morning: Practice in your cottage with a provided schedule you can follow
- 8am Shuttle to lower campus
- 9am-1pm: Teachings and Yoga
- 1pm Lunch
- 2pm Class with Senior teachers
- 3:30pm Classes with Geshe Michael Roach
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 7:30 Shuttle to cottages and call it a day
Deep Retreat Days
- Practice schedule provided which include meditations, recitations, contemplations, study and hike
- 3 meals will be delivered daily to your cottage
Registration fees are refundable:
- 50% refundable up to 3 months
- 25% refundable from 3 months – 1 month
- 0% for the last month
You are welcome to request an exception to this policy.
Changes in teachers due to illness or force majeure are not a valid reason to request a full refund.
We would like you to know the rules, the Do’s & Don’ts. Please let us know if you have any questions, we are happy to answer, and if there are any concerns from your side – maybe we find a solution! Let’s talk.
If you still have questions about the retreat or your registration please let us know by clicking here