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The Next Drala Mountain Center Executive Director Announcement

Rhiannin Bunney — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:18:55 +0000

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Ongoing Stream Restoration at Drala Mountain Center

Rhiannin Bunney — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:13:35 +0000

Drala Mountain Center has previously helped pave the way with data, experimental techniques, and dedication to the health and restoration of our wild spaces. The land at Drala Mountain Center is one of our most important assets, both for its raw natural beauty, its sacredness, and for the decades of practice that have become a [...]

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Guru Rinpoche Statue Consecration and Dharma Talk

Rhiannin Bunney — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:27 +0000

On Friday, July 24, 2026 Karmapa Center 16 will hold a traditional consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche (the 8th century Indian master who brought Buddhism to Tibet), crafted by an artisan in Nepal, and newly installed in the middle of the pond located on the property. Renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen [...]

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Happy Magha Puja!: Celebrating a Way of Life by Santi

Rhiannin Bunney — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:24:48 +0000

The third full moon of the year rises on March 3. That makes Tuesday, March 3, 2026 the date of this year’s Magha Puja, also known as “Sangha Day,” one of the three most important festivals on the Theravada Buddhist calendar. According to tradition, it was under this moon that the Buddha gave an oration [...]

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Amaterasu Omikami, The Sun Goddess Comes to Colorado by Valerie Lorig

Rhiannin Bunney — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:46:29 +0000

by Valerie Lorig Amaterasu-Omikami’s shrine resides on a mountain above the Great Stupa at Drala Mountain Center. Known as the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu means brilliant rays of light that shine in all directions. Omikami is a divine being that evokes a sense of wonder and awe in the human heart. Mountains, lakes, trees, rocks, or [...]

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Restoring the Heart of the Valley: Riparian Renewal at Drala Mountain Center

Rhiannin Bunney — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:07:10 +0000

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Sustaining the Tradition of Transmission

Rhiannin Bunney — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:01:37 +0000

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Restoring Water to Karma Bathhouse – Plumbing in Drala Mountain Center’s Control

Rhiannin Bunney — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:50:13 +0000

This year has been an exciting one for renewal and transformation here at Drala Mountain Center. We’ve been proud to bring a great roster of retreats, teachers, and global wisdom teachings to the land this year. But behind every successful retreat is the infrastructure, supplies, team, and community culture that makes it happen. Done right, [...]

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2026 Brings New & Old Ways to Reduce Taxes on Charitable Giving

Rhiannin Bunney — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:44:56 +0000

By Robbie Rettmer What’s New – A Benefit for 90% of Federal Tax Filers Beginning in the 2026 tax year, non-itemizers can deduct cash donations to charities like DMC —up to $1,000 for single filers or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. This is a terrific benefit since it’s available to the estimated 90% of [...]

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It’s Up to Us: Carrying the Dharma Forward in the West

Rhiannin Bunney — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:53:54 +0000

From Tibet to the West, the Dharma has taken root. Its next chapter is ours to write. By Robbie Rettmer, Executive Director A version of this article will be shared with Lion’s Roar readers in their October 1st newsletter. When I retired from my corporate career in 2023, I did not anticipate what would [...]

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How to Fall, How to Winter

Chihiro Fukami — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:25:36 +0000

By mercy eltu Sometimes, we’re hesitant about the coming of fall and winter. They’re not flashy. Gone are the easy heat and liveliness of spring and summer, and we spend more time indoors. Warmth becomes precious, savored in fireplaces and cozy stews. Even with small treats to honor the passing equinox – visiting the golden [...]

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Drala Mountain Center Testimonials

Rhiannin Bunney — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:57:50 +0000

The Drala Mountain Center is a beautiful yet simple treasure chest yielding boundless gifts each time I visit: There is delightful rest and refreshing deep breaths in letting go (for a time) of the typical everyday routines that rule at home. There is an acceptance and release of burdens known and unrealized. There is [...]

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