About this Retreat
Linda Copenhagen holds a degree in accounting from San Francisco State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. She has studied Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma lineage since 1996. For the past several years she has been a CFO and financial consultant in the non-profit sector. Formerly, she has held roles as Director of Corporate Accounting at Art.com, Inc, Senior Director at Leapfrog Enterprises and Controller/Director of Finance in several technology startups. Linda now brings both her Buddhist studies and financial background to her current role as Co-Director at Ratna Ling.
Maria Helena Kubrusly is a founding member of the Nyingma center in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. An Odiyan resident since 1999, Maria Helena works regularly with Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche on administrative and community matters. Maria Helena has offered retreats and courses in the US, Brazil, and Europe, online and in person. She has a masters degree in Applied Linguistics from Lancaster University, UK.
Details of this retreat
Imagine this coming new year and as you imagine consider how you want to show up for yourself, your loved ones, and your coworkers. Here, you can take the time to reflect on your thoughts, words, and actions, and learn to create spaciousness in your mind. Through meditation, you become more aware of the patterns that drive and motivate your actions. This January retreat is designed for you to get to know yourself better and consider how you want your 2025 to unfold.
This retreat is open to all levels of meditators, from beginners to experienced. Chairs are optional.
This weekend includes:
Loving-kindness Meditation
Sound Meditation
Meditation in Nature
Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye) and Mantra
Reading materials and a journal for self-reflection
Schedule: (Subject to Change)
FRIDAY
3:00-4:00 Check-in
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-8:00 Opening Circle & Meditation
SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye): Awakening the Senses
11:00-12:15 Meditation in Nature
12:15 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Temple Tour (optional)
1:00-4:30 Quiet Time- Optional massage and wellness treatments by appointment
4:30-5:30 Tibetan Mantra and Sound Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-8:00 Self-Massage and Loving-kindness Meditation
SUNDAY
8:00-8:45 Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)
9:00-10:00 Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 PM Checkout
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling encouraged
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 3555 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
What people are saying about this retreat:
“It helped me get in touch with my mind and body again. Helped me remember thigns about myself I had forgotten. Brought new practices into my knowledge that I can take further.”
“Te practices were effective in making my mind quieter and more expansive. I needed this reinforcement of meditation principles to get back on track”
“This provided a very open, comfortable and safe space for me to let go and relax..."
“The grounds were amazing. Our two meditation leaders were great and provided a calming, accepting, energy."
“I liked the way the retreat was organized, the presenters worked well together and the progression of activities was effective. I loved the sensory activities outside..”
“I loved the pace, the materials left in the room for post-reflection, the massaging techniques and the open spaces for people to share during the sessions."