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The Life & Teachings of Milarepa 6 Day Retreat
March 19 - 24, 2026
Vajra Vidya Monastery & Retreat Center
3203 Camino Baca Grande, Crestone, Colorado 81131
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The Life of Milarepa — A Path of Courage,
Transformation and Freedom
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We warmly invite you to a one-day or a six-day retreat focused on the life and teachings of Jetsün Milarepa, one of Tibet’s most beloved yogis and a cornerstone of the Kagyu lineage.
Milarepa’s story is a profound opportunity for us as spiritual practitioners to renew our hope, courage, and confidence in the path. He is a living demonstration that freedom is possible—even amid incredible hardship and cultural challenges, speaking to our modern circumstances and minds that can feel tangled in confusion, discouragement, distraction, and self-doubt.
Milarepa’s life shows that our challenges do not have to be obstacles; they can become the conditions that offer transformation and liberation. During this retreat we will explore key passages from Milarepa’s biography, and turning points of his life, and integrate the teachings through meditation and practice. We will also draw from Milarepa’s songs of realization—direct, and luminous expressions of awakened mind—teachings which are intimate instructions.
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All are welcome. There are no prerequisites for either retreat. For those interested in reading Milarepa’s biography, “The Life of Milarepa” by Tsangnyon Heruka is recommended. The Songs of Milarepa have also been published separately by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche and Choygam Trungpa which include commentary from these two profound teachers of the Kagyu lineage.
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MILAREPA 6 Day Retreat - March 19 - 24, 2026
Vajra Vidya Monastery & Retreat Center
3203 Camino Baca Grande, Crestone, Colorado 81131
This 6 day 5 night retreat begins with dinner at 5pm on Thursday, March 19th, and completes with lunch on March 24th. Our four full days together will follow the schedule below, which includes a daily morning Gentle Yoga session and an afternoon meditation session lead by Linda Stuart. Click here to find more information about Linda Stuart.
6:45 - 7:15 Gentle Yoga with Linda Stuart
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast and Clean up
9:00 - 10:00 Morning Tibetan Chants and Meditation
10:30 - Noon Morning Session Teachings with Ani Lodro
Noon - 2:00 Lunch and clean up
2:15 - 3:15 Group Circle Sharing with Ani Lodro or Linda Stuart
3:30 - 4:15 Meditation with Linda Stuart
4:30 - 5:30 Afternoon Session Q&A with Ani Lodro
5:30 - 7:00 Dinner and clean up
Evening - Free time to meditate in Shrine room or other practice
6 Day Retreat Fees:
$650 Lodging, Meals and Program
$375 Commuters: Meals and Program
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