This program will be open for registration shortly.

Dathün is a month long group meditation retreat for people who are interested in furthering their meditation practice.

Our program will include individual meditation instruction, guided meditations to deepen our shamatha practice, and contemplative meditation to develop insight and open our hearts to compassion.

NOTE: To learn more about Dathün, read these Shambhala Times articles.

Register for the entire Dathün or a Weekthün

The dathün is a month-long journey to deepen in the practice of meditation. If you have not attended a week or more of dathün previously, please register for week I or week II. If you have a situation that requires an exception to the guidelines below, we can arrange for you to discuss this with the program directors:

If you wish to enter in the Weekthün I, you feel inspired to do an intensive group retreat. If you already have a meditation practice, that is a good foundation.

If you wish to enter in the Weekthün II, it is suggested that you have already completed some Shambhala Training Levels or attended other meditation programs.

If you wish to enter the Weekthün III, it is suggested that you have already completed at least one weekthün and are already familiar with oryoki.

Check out our interview with Acharya Allyn Lyon for more information!

To register, please use the corresponding links below:

Monthlong Dathün: July 24 – August 21

Weekthün I: July 24 – 31

Weekthün II: July 31 – August 7

Weekthün III: August 7 – 14

Weekthüns  I and II: July 24 – August 7

Weekthüns  II and III: July 31 – August 14

Weekthüns III and IV: August 7 – August 21

Laundry Services

Due to restrictions on water usage at Shambhala Mountain Center, the laundry for participants attending the Dathün will be done professionally off site. The cost for this service is included in price. Laundry service is for those who will be attending two weeks or more.

Financial Aid

Partial scholarships are available.To apply, please check the Financial Aid Option when you register. You will be directed to the application page at the end of your registration process.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Please review our Rates, Payments, and Cancellation policy.