Menla Retreat

The path to the Clearlight—or prabhāsvarā in Sanskrit—points to the indescribable essence of ultimate freedom, a nondual reality only accessible through direct experience. Enlightened beings speak of this radiant transparency as the very nature of mind. Join Andrew Holecek  for a transformative retreat where the subtle teachings of yogas, tantras, and texts like the Book […]

Menla, the Land of the Medicine Buddha, welcomes you to a four-day retreat exploring the sacred life-force practices of Tibetan Yoga (Tsa Lung Trul Khor), woven together with contemporary insights into heart health and longevity. Through gentle movements, breath retention, and meditative awareness, these ancient practices invite you to experience the subtle body as a […]

In this specialized healing, rejuvenation and inner yoga retreat, we will explore keys to health and vitality according to Tibetan Yoga and traditional medical practices. Breath, meditation and movement modalities will be introduced along with a foundational, daily practice that will be sustainable, accessible and essential. This is the first in a series of stand-alone […]

Cultivating Inner Peace Through Meditation, Sacred Art, Dialogue, and Compassion The Mandala Path: A Journey to Peace with the Monks of Sera Jey Join six Tibetan Buddhist monks from Sera Jey Monastery in India for an unforgettable five-day journey into the heart of peace. At the center of this immersive experience is the creation of […]

Sowa Rigpa for Healing the Body and Nourishing the Mind Sowa Rigpa, the traditional Tibetan science of healing, has always understood the body and mind as inseparable — and the path of healing and liberation as interdependent. This hands-on workshop brings that understanding into direct, practical focus for anyone drawn to meditation and contemplative life […]

Join us for this 3 night retreat on the practice of Yoga Nidra (enlightened sleep) and the sister sciences of Tibetan Dream Yoga and Clearlight Sleep Yoga. Michele will share inspiring talks and a Yoga Nidra practice at each session to take us into deep meditative mode to heal, relax, and restore. Whether you are […]

As we enter the Year of the Fire Goat, we are invited to cultivate compassionate courage and heartfelt connection. This year's energy encourages us to lead with kindness, embrace our authentic nature, and welcome the year ahead with purpose, harmony, and joy. Join friends of Tibet House US | Menla for an 19-year tradition as […]

A Tibetan Buddhist retreat in the wild wisdom of Chod What troubles us in these times? The Tibetan mahasiddha Machig Lapdron taught in the 12th century that we can liberate our suffering if we see the parts of ourselves that hold our fear, shame, anger, trauma and cut through them. She originated the dharma of […]

Connect without expectations about how that “should” happen or how you “should” be. Meditation Without Expectations™ integrates ancient practices with modern discoveries in physiology, adult learning, and behavioral psychology. Published research on the 8-week program has demonstrated reduced stress and increased resilience, empathy, and mindfulness. The approach is structured while allowing freedom to explore. Dr. Annie […]

Yoga nidra is one of the most profound gifts from the ancient contemplative traditions. Found in Buddhist as well as Vedic and Tantric lineages, it is much more than a practice — something we do — it is a state of higher awareness, where the nervous system settles, the mind clears, and essential being reveals […]