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What a beautiful, well organized and tended to place. I hosted a three day retreat there in November and couldn't have been happier with the experience!
The Gift of Work - ONLINE Book Club
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The Gift of Work - ONLINE Book Club
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December 1 - 5, 2025
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Renate Marx, originally from Germany, has long moved between countries and traditions, dedicating her life to both education and the Dharma, rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
For over twenty years, Renate worked in Germany as a manager and program developer at the intersection of education, intercultural dialogue, and the arts. In 2010, her path turned more deeply toward the Dharma when she began her studies within the Nyingma tradition. After completing the Four-Month Human Development Retreat at the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, she joined the Nyingma community and became a full-time volunteer within Nyingma organizations in both the U.S. and Germany.
Since 2015, Renate has spent part of each year in India, serving as an administrator and program coordinator at the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI). Her current focus is on international programs that foster connection and exchange between monastics and international students. A committed Dharma worker, Renate continues to develop her roles as a student, facilitator, and organizer, drawing from her background in education and Dharma practice.
Details of this retreat
Five mornings. Five topics. Five simple practices to carry into your day.
Inspired by Tarthang Tulku’s book The Gift of Work
December 1–5, 2025 · 8:00–8:30 am on Zoom
Are you ready to lean into your work, job, and career as a place for learning, growth, and enjoyment?
This Ratna Ling morning series online invites you to look freshly at how separating “my work” from “what I really want to do after work” limits our experience. When we begin to see work — and the many hours we spend working — as part of life itself, it becomes a rich field for growth.
By bringing awareness to how we use our energy, time, and concentration, work becomes a field of discovery and change. It reveals our habits and motivations, but also our natural resources for creativity, joy, and accomplishment.
For just 5 days, commit to a new way of approaching your work! You can love and appreciate the time you spend at your job!
Each 30-min. session follows a simple rhythm:
Grounding
Reading a short passage
Guided reflection
Instruction for Daily Practice
Closing
You can purchase your copy of The Gift of Work at Dharma Publishing, and you are welcome to join our sessions even without a book. Please join us, and cultivate a new relationship with your job.
Inspired by Tarthang Tulku’s book The Gift of Work
December 1–5, 2025 · 8:00–8:30 am on Zoom
Are you ready to lean into your work, job, and career as a place for learning, growth, and enjoyment?
This Ratna Ling morning series online invites you to look freshly at how separating “my work” from “what I really want to do after work” limits our experience. When we begin to see work — and the many hours we spend working — as part of life itself, it becomes a rich field for growth.
By bringing awareness to how we use our energy, time, and concentration, work becomes a field of discovery and change. It reveals our habits and motivations, but also our natural resources for creativity, joy, and accomplishment.
For just 5 days, commit to a new way of approaching your work! You can love and appreciate the time you spend at your job!
Each 30-min. session follows a simple rhythm:
Grounding
Reading a short passage
Guided reflection
Instruction for Daily Practice
Closing
You can purchase your copy of The Gift of Work at Dharma Publishing, and you are welcome to join our sessions even without a book. Please join us, and cultivate a new relationship with your job.
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My favorite retreat center
I love Ratna Ling. The cabins are spacious, filled with windows and high ceilings, and very clean. The staff are so kind and helpful. They gives tours of the temple, property, nearby hikes, and talks about the history of the property. The vegetarian food is absolutely delicious and satisfying. Recently they have begun making bread which is fresh and hard to resist.
I've come here 6 times now and can't wait to come back. Every time I'm here, the stress of life just melts away and feel so cared for and rejuvenated. This is a special place.
I've come here 6 times now and can't wait to come back. Every time I'm here, the stress of life just melts away and feel so cared for and rejuvenated. This is a special place.
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such a special place
Ratna Ling is a very special place- comfortable natural and great food. super nice staff.
I will be back for another great yoga retreat
I will be back for another great yoga retreat
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Love it there! It would be nice if you updated the shower heads an easy fix.
Thank you for the great wewkend
Thank you for the great wewkend
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Peace Beauty Serenity
2+ day yoga retreat with the inimitable, Bex Urban. Highlights of Ratna Ling Retreat Center - the staff, food, temple (including sound meditation), education, extraordinary nature (forest baths readily available) and comfortable, clean accommodations. Kindness abounds.
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