Drala Mountain Center

Drala Mountain Center Drala Mountain Center is a mountain valley retreat located on 600 acres in northern Colorado hosting meditation and yoga retreats.
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Since 1971 the Center has offered hundreds of programs on Buddhist meditation, yoga and other contemplative disciplines. Tamed by more than fifty years of use as a contemplative retreat, Drala Mountain Center is a place where one of the basic truths of Buddhism—that people can be profoundly open to the wisdom of the present moment—is always readily available.

12/08/2025

🌟 Happy Bodhi Day! 🌟

Today marks the moment when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, becoming the Awakened One or “The Buddha." It’s a reminder that each of us carries the potential for awakening, for compassion, and for wisdom. How are you walking your Bodhi path?

Tonight, we are welcoming the "Cold Moon," a brilliant winter supermoon named for the chilly season it illuminates. ❄Wha...
12/05/2025

Tonight, we are welcoming the "Cold Moon," a brilliant winter supermoon named for the chilly season it illuminates. ❄

What intention will you set under tonight’s moon? 🌕

We had the honor of welcoming President Paul Burkhardt of during his visit to participate in one of our retreats. We ar...
12/03/2025

We had the honor of welcoming President Paul Burkhardt of during his visit to participate in one of our retreats. We are grateful for his presence and insight into our shared community.

Seven mala beads are glowing green… can you help us turn the remaining eight?📿💚 Join us this Giving Tuesday and help pro...
12/02/2025

Seven mala beads are glowing green… can you help us turn the remaining eight?📿💚
Join us this Giving Tuesday and help protect Drala Mountain Center for generations to come. 🌄✨ Give Today: https://dralamountain.networkforgood.com/projects/199332-general-fundraising-campaignurl

To those who have generously given already, we extend a heartfelt gratitude to you for not only supporting our work, but also the land upon which we sustain this community.

Pizza night was a success! ✨We love seeing our staff come together — including Robbie, our Executive Director, and Johnn...
12/02/2025

Pizza night was a success! ✨

We love seeing our staff come together — including Robbie, our Executive Director, and Johnny, our IT wizard.

🍕 What’s your go-to pizza topping?

Today, we give thanks and remember that gratitude is a practice that extends far beyond a single day. When we choose to ...
11/27/2025

Today, we give thanks and remember that gratitude is a practice that extends far beyond a single day. When we choose to engage in a lifelong pursuit of awareness and appreciation, we become more compassionate and open-hearted. 🌾✨

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Share how you practice gratitude below 🙏

11/27/2025

Step into the world of Drala, where every moment invites deeper connection.

Here, we act as stewards of the sacred land we call home.🌍🏔️We strive to be communicative, open, and kind. We walk together, recognizing the innate goodness within each of us.🤲

11/25/2025

Pause. Breathe. Listen. Let the mountains and meditative quiet invite you to reset, restore, and renew. 🌿✨Join us for a weekend during Retreat & Renew, where stillness reveals clarity and nature reflects your own brilliance.

🧘‍♀️ This is your invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and awaken in a peaceful mountain retreat. See available dates: https://www.dralamountain.org/program/retreat-renewal/

11/20/2025

A while ago we were fortunate enough to have a Kyudo demonstration, along with reconsecration of the Kyudo archery range at Drala Mountain Center. This video captures only a part of the practice and demonstration.

Just before this video, staff, volunteers, and folks visiting for the demonstration were given an opportunity to give a prayer, some energy, or some intention to the arrows being used in this video. The intention each person inserted was private. But - we invite you to consider what energy, prayer, or intention you would give a kyudo arrow - given the chance!

Ooooh, this is a gem from Gelong Loden Nyima - who often teaches Learn to Meditate and Silent Meditation retreats here a...
11/18/2025

Ooooh, this is a gem from Gelong Loden Nyima - who often teaches Learn to Meditate and Silent Meditation retreats here at .

So much of what we do here is aimed at helping people reclaim their wholeness - which isn't necessarily easy!

Do you have any experiences where it felt like you were reclaiming or fully embodying a sometimes overlooked part of your experience?

11/18/2025

We're so grateful Judy Lief and Larry Mermelstein were able to make time for this incredible conversation about Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, legacy, and the importance of training and uplifting the teachers of the future.

We're also excited to see all the new faces coming for the Profound Treasury and Entering the Vajra World retreats in 2026!

While quotes from the are often a little suspect, whether the Buddha actually said this in as many words is less impor...
11/18/2025

While quotes from the are often a little suspect, whether the Buddha actually said this in as many words is less important than the core teaching - and this sentiment shows up across many teachings.

What do you think? 🤔💭How has your awareness of your own mind, and it's impact on your life, shaped things for you? 📿

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151 Shambhala Way
Red Feather Lakes, CO
80545

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+19708812184

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