Learning to Be More Conscious

Ratna Ling Retreat Center, Cazadero, CA

October 15 – 19, 2025

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis

When the story is its telling, appearance is its appearing . . .

We touch the lightness of being; we fuse with light.”

Tarthang Tulku, Dynamics of Time and Space

When we find ourselves stuck in habit patterns and dullness, emotions and worries, it’s a sure sign that we are operating at low levels of consciousness. We can change that, learning to appreciate more fully each moment of our lives.

In this retreat, we start with grounding practices, then look at how we use stories to make sense of our lives, including the story that we “own” our experience. We will also investigate the way our limited understanding of space and time undermines our capacity to be more conscious. There will be ample opportunities to enjoy and learn from the spectacular beauty of Ratna Ling and its surroundings.