About this Retreat
Linda Copenhagen began her Buddhist studies at the Nyingma Institute in 1996, while she was a mother of 3, a wife, CPA, and the finance director for various startups in the Bay Area. For the past several years, she has been a CFO and financial consultant in the non-profit sector. She currently serves as the Director of Ratna Ling, and she supports in the Accounting for many of the TNMC organizations (Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center). Linda continues to weave Buddhist teachings into modern life, finances, and the meditation retreats she offers. She hopes to inspire busy executives and householders to find more balance and ease in their lives.
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 2026 to unfold.
This retreat is open to all levels of meditators, from beginners to experienced. Chairs are optional.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative Covid test result within 48 hours of arrival. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
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) and meditation: 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
3:30 - 4:15. Optional Sitting Meditation Session
4:30-5:30 Loving-kindness Meditation
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30-8:00 Self-Massage and Tibetan Bowl Sound 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
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
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.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing”
“The practices were effective in making my mind quieter and more expansive. I needed this reinforcement of meditation principles to get back on track.”
“It helped me get in touch with my mind and body again. Helped me remember things about myself I had forgotten. Brought new practices into my knowledge that I can take further."
"I liked the way the retreat was organized. The presenters worked well together and the progression of practices was effective. I loved the sensory activities outside."
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Deep emotional work. Sitting in stillness. The beautiful spacious cottage, space to relax and unwind..."
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