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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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I LOVE Ratna LIng. It is remote, peaceful, with nothing but nature sounds to hear. The fall is lovely here. Lots of wind, the sound of leaves and birds and trees. It's a very easy place to disconnect from all the city things and people here. The retreat program I participated in was not overly scheduled, calm, healing. Food was super fresh, vegetarian, and lovely. The cottages are soooo nice! I left wanting more time there...
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This was my third time and all I can say is each time I fall in love even more with Ratna Ling! The entire wooded forest, the gorgeous cabins, the free roaming turkeys, the incredibly delicious meals and Ofcourse the energy of peace radiating through out. Linda the director co led this retreat which was filled with insights and activities to calm and reset. Forest meditation to self massage techniques. We also received books and a journal. I highly recommend a Ratna retreat to everyone!
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