Acharya Allyn Lyon
Acharya Allyn Lyon is a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. She has served as director of Shambhala Mountain Center and has taught at Vajradhatu Seminary. Allyn has traveled and taught extensively in Europe, the U.S. and Mexico, as well as at Naropa University. She currently serves as resident acharya in both Tepotzlan, Mexico and Los Angeles, California. Allyn is known for the clarity and directness of her teaching and for her irreverent sense of humor.
Upcoming Programs by Acharya Allyn Lyon
Weekthun I
The Dathun can be taken in it’s entirety or in weekly segments. If you wish to join for Weekthün I, you feel inspired to do an intensive group retreat. If you already have a meditation practice, that is a good foundation. Use this page to register ONLY for Weekthün I. NOTE: To learn more about [...]
Summer Weektuns I and II
Weekthun I and II : July 24 – August 7 Use this page to register for Weekthüns I AND II ONLY. NOTE: To learn more about Dathün, read these Shambhala Times articles. 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 [...]
Summer Dathun
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 dathun, read these Shambhala Times articles. Register for the entire Dathun or a Weekthun The Dathun is a month-long journey to deepen in the practice of [...]
Weekthun II
Weekthun II : July 31 – August 7, 2013 The Dathun can be taken in it’s entirety or in weekly segments. 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. Use this page to register ONLY for Weekthün [...]
Summer Weektuns II and III
Weekthuns II and III : July 31 – August 14 Use this page to register for Weekthüns II AND III ONLY. NOTE: To learn more about Dathün, read these Shambhala Times articles. 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 [...]
Summer Weektuns III and IV
Weekthuns III and IV : August 7 – August 21 Use this page to register for Weekthüns III AND IV ONLY. NOTE: To learn more about Dathün, read these Shambhala Times articles. 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 [...]
Weekthun III
Weekthun III : August 7 – 14, 2013 The Dathun can be taken in it’s entirety or in weekly segments. 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. Use this page to register ONLY for Weekthün III. NOTE: [...]
