Yesterday was a powerful day of preparation. We began the morning with a deeply moving Bodhisattva Vows Ceremony, followed by the closing of the retreat boundaries in the afternoon. Between these two milestones, we came together in silence for a torma-making workshop, carefully crafting traditional offerings with focused minds and open hearts. Now, the silence has deepened. The retreat has officially begun. We won’t be saying much, but we wanted to share a few quiet glimpses from the land—photos taken during this first full day of retreat. ✌️💎 (fb)

Retreat update and some joyful scenes from Diamond Mountain 🌄 The brand new 5 House launch is off to a great start, with each of the individual houses meeting, reflecting, and sharing uniqu teaching tools to help communicate these precious ideas with the world. We also wrapped up our mandala workshop yesterday, enjoyed spontaneous musical offerings from our talented community, and found daily grounding through yoga led by our inspiring and talented yoga teachers. It’s been a time of collaboration and celebration. Now, with hearts full, we prepare to turn inward for the next phase: deep retreat. (fb)