There was once a time, deep in the Amazon rainforest, when the great keepers of wisdom—guardians of plants, prayer, and profound spiritual connection—held their knowledge close. For centuries, the sacred teachings of Tibetan Buddhism were also hidden, veiled high in the Himalayas and passed down through silence, meditation, and ceremony. Now, the time foretold has arrived. These two ancient lineages—of forest and mountain—are being called to share their sacred knowledge with one another at Menla. A prophecy begins to unfold. These traditions—shaped by exile, resilience, and deep reverence—come together not as a performance, but as a prayer. A prayer for the Earth. A prayer for our future. A call to remember what it means to live in balance with nature and spirit—and how we might protect the planet for generations to come by walking this sacred bridge together.

There was once a time, deep in the Amazon rainforest, when the great keepers of wisdom—guardians of plants, prayer, and profound spiritual connection—held their knowledge close. For centuries, the sacred teachings of Tibetan Buddhism were also hidden, veiled high in the Himalayas and passed down through silence, meditation, and ceremony. Now, the time foretold has arrived. These two ancient lineages—of forest and mountain—are being called to share their sacred knowledge with one another at Menla. A prophecy begins to unfold. These traditions—shaped by exile, resilience, and deep reverence—come together not as a performance, but as a prayer. A prayer for the Earth. A prayer for our future. A call to remember what it means to live in balance with nature and spirit—and how we might protect the planet for generations to come by walking this sacred bridge together.

Dr. Robert Svoboda, Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Michele Loew, Robert A.F. Thurman | May 28 - June 4, 2026

Isa Gucciardi | June 11 - 14, 2026

Isa Gucciardi, Ph. D & Robert A.F. Thurman | June 19-21, 2026

July 2 - 5, 2026

Join world-renowned Tibetan Medicine doctor, yogi, and Yuthok Nyingthig master Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, together with renowned scholar-practitioner and leading figure on Tibetan Buddhism in the West Robert A.F. Thurman, PhD, for a rare Dzogchen retreat. This retreat offers a path to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Rooted in the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage, the program includes teachings on Trekchöd, and Tögal practices. Dr. Nida will share commentary from his personal retreat. Through daily teachings, Dr. Nida and Bob Thurman present Dzogchen as a living path. Bob Thurman’s framing and commentary will help contextualize the teachings, and support newcomers while enriching the understanding of seasoned students. This retreat is appropriate for both dedicated practitioners curious about Dzogchen and its foundations, as well as advanced practitioners seeking lineage-based clarification and deeper experience.

Andrew Holecek and Robert A.F. Thurman | October 26 - November 01, 2026

John Campbell, Robert A.F. Thurman, & Jamie Bonelli | August 6 - 9, 2026

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert A.F. Thurman | Dec 10 - 15, 2024

David Kittay, Robert Thurman, and Michele Loew

Robert A.F. Thurman and Friends | Dec 27, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025

Andrew Harvey, Ph. D & Robert A.F. Thurman | Dec 19 - 22, 2024

Andrew Harvey, Ph. D & Robert A.F. Thurman | Feb 19 - 22, 2026

Andrew Holecek & Robert Thurman | September 16-22, 2024

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert Thurman - Archive

Bob Thurman, Krishna Das, Loew, Mallon, Rao | December 27 - January 1st, 2024

Andrew Harvey and Robert Thurman | Archive

Jai Dev Singh and Robert Thurman | Online Course

Robert Thurman and Friends

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert Thurman - April 7-12, 2023

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert A.F. Thurman

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert Thurman

Mark Epstein & Robert A.F. Thurman | August 16 - 18, 2024

Robert Thurman & Sharon Salzberg | June 29-30, 2024

Robert Thurman | Online Course

Bob Thurman | January 6th - March, 2024

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Robert A.F. Thurman, Michele Loew, Dr. James Bae | April 2024

David Nichtern, René Fay, Noel Coakley, Susan Layden, Brittaney Valentino, Seth Freedman and Eric Gerard | April 2026

Krishna Das & Robert Thurman | May 2024

Dr. Nida, Yungchen Lhamo, Simrit, Jai Dev Singh, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Bob and Nena Thurman, Andrew Holecek, Michele Loew, Nina Rao, Lopön Chandra & More

Spencer Sherman

Archive

Dr. Robert Svoboda, Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Michele Loew, Robert Thurman | December 11 - 17th, 2023

Andrew Holecek & Robert A.F. Thurman