Spring Dathün Meditation Retreat with Jenny Bondurant

"Dathun is a pivotal point in one's life, where the profundity of the teachings soak into our core. It is the time and opportunity for us to change, develop and mature." Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

In this rich practice environment we will explore and practice shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, which settles the mind and allows vipashyana, or insight, to emerge. We will learn how to ride the energy of the mind and the joys and sorrows we might encounter in the openness and accommodation of maitri, or lovingkindness. As we explore and practice these ancient meditation techniques, we will discover the innate wisdom and natural compassion at the heart of our experience.

Each day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation and a short work session. The retreat includes talks, group meditation instruction, and regular individual meetings with a qualified meditation instructor. Meals are served oryoki-style, from the Zen monastic tradition, and periods of silence will be observed. This monthlong group meditation retreat is designed for both beginning and advanced practitioners.

For a deep immersion into the path of meditation and warriorship, we invite you to attend the entire dathün. You can also participate in one or more of our weeklong segments, or weekthüns. All participants are required to attend for at least one week, preferably at least two. You must attend at least one other week in order to attend Week IV.

Week I: March 14 to 21
Week II: March 21 to 28
Week III: March 28 to April 4
Weeks III & IV: March 28 to April 11

Price Discount: In celebration of Shambhala Mountain's first spring dathün in 15 years, this retreat is being offered at prices 30% below our standard dathün rates!

Jenny Bondurant began practicing meditation in 1980, under the direction of her teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. She has completed the traditional Buddhist three-year retreat and is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. She divides her time between teaching and retreat practice at her home in Colorado.


Can't attend our spring dathün? Our 2009 summer dathün will be offered July 26 to August 23.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm. No activities are scheduled for the departure day. View Detailed Program Information.