How to Meditate Retreat
With Venerable Sangye Khadro and Venerable Katy Cole
April 3 - 5, 2026
Join Venerable Sangye Khadro—respected Dharma teacher and author of the well-loved book How to Meditate—and Venerable Katy Cole for a retreat offering practical meditation tools supported by the rich lineage of the Mahayana tradition. Venerable Sangye Khadro and Venerable Katy Cole will guide participants through foundational techniques for cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and emotional well-being.
Through guided meditations, explanations, and opportunities for discussion, participants will explore how meditation can help reduce stress, transform unhelpful habits, and open the door to greater clarity and well-being. Venerable Khadro’s warm and down-to-earth teaching style, together with Venerable Cole’s supportive and skillful guidance, makes these time-honored practices accessible to newcomers while offering meaningful depth for those looking to refresh or enrich their practice.
Open to all levels. Join us for a meaningful and nourishing introduction to meditation with two experienced teachers known for making the Dharma practical, clear, and deeply relevant.
Retreat Schedule:
Friday, April 3
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- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Check in
- 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Welcome talk in Dining room
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Teaching Session with Ven. Sangye Khadro
Saturday, April 4
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- 9:00-10:00 am Guided meditation with Ven. Katy Cole
- 10:00 – 11:00 am: Tea Break
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Teaching Session with Ven. Sangye Khadro
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Teaching Session with Ven. Sangye Khadro
- 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Tea Break
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Discussion Group with Ven. Katy Cole
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Guided meditation with Ven. Katy Cole
Sunday, April 5
*Please check out by 11 am. Drop keys in the mailbox at the bookstore. Thank you!
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- 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Guided Meditation with Ven. Katy Cole
- 10:00 – 10:30 am: Tea Break/Checkout
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Final Teachings with Ven. Sangye Khadro
- 12:30 – 1:30: Lunch
** Please note schedule is subject to change **
Lodging and Meals
During the retreat, we provide various lodging options to accommodate different preferences. We have a variety of lodging available to make your stay comfortable.
We will do our best to cater for additional requirements outside of this, please contact [email protected] to communicate your specific requirements, as much notice as possible is greatly appreciated.
Room Options
Single: Ideal for those who need privacy, each room has an ensuite bathroom. Please note Single rooms are limited and book out quickly.
Double: Ideal for those who like to have a bit more privacy, but have the convenience of being close to everything at the main campus. Each double room has an ensuite bathroom. You would be sharing this room with one other person.
Shared: If you prefer a more communal setting, we have shared dormitories available. These dormitories provide a cost-effective option for participants who enjoy the camaraderie and interaction with fellow retreat attendees. Each dorm has an ensuite bathroom.
Yurt Village: Experience the charm of traditional yurts, offering a unique and cozy atmosphere. These circular dwellings provide a comfortable and peaceful environment for rest and relaxation. There are two bathrooms available to use at the Yurt Village – these bathrooms are shared with the other retreatants staying in the Yurt Village.
Please note the Yurt Village is a Walk-In and Walk-Out site. Your belongings will be shuttled out to the site at check-in and picked up again at check-out. You will only be able to walk to and from the Yurt Village to the Gompa and Dining Room each day. Please note that it’s approximately a 20-minute walk to the Yurt Village from the Lower Campus.
Tent Platforms: For those who enjoy a closer connection with nature, we offer tent platforms where you can set up your own tent. Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. Please note we have two Platforms at the Wishfulfilling Temple and 1 platform in the Yurt Village.
Additional Nights
You are most welcome to add an extra night to your stay 1 day before the retreat starts and 1 day after the retreat ends. A 10% discount is offered on our standard room rate. Please note that only a continental breakfast is included in that price. You will need to arrange your own lunch and dinner before or after the retreat starts.
Commuters
Please note lunch and dinner are included in your program costs. Breakfast is not included.
How to Get Here
Access to LMB is via a small, winding road (Prescott Road) which we share with numerous neighbors. As you are driving to our property please turn on your headlights, go slowly, and be prepared to pull over to the side when you meet oncoming traffic.
Closest Airports:
The nearest airports to LMB are San Francisco (~1.5 hours away) and San Jose (~1 hour away). To reach LMB from either of these airports you can use a rideshare app (Uber, Lyft etc), or a shuttle service (Early Bird Airport Shuttle Service). Expect to pay $100 – $150 from San Francisco, or $60 – 80 from San Jose using a rideshare app. LMB is unable to offer assistance in helping you get to or from the center. Please make your own arrangements.
Cancellation Policy
Overnight Guests:
If you cancel more than 2 weeks in advance a full refund will be offered. If you cancel up to two weeks prior to the retreat starting a 50% refund will be offered. If you cancel up to 1 week prior to the retreat starting no refund will be offered.
Commuters
If you cancel 1 week prior to the retreat starting a 50% refund will be offered.
Leaders
California-born, Ven. Sangye Khadro ordained as a Buddhist nun at Kopan Monastery in 1974. Ven. Sangye Khadro took the full (bhikshuni) ordination in 1988. While studying at Nalanda Monastery in France in the 1980s, she helped to start the Dorje Pamo Nunnery, along with Ven. Chodron. Ven. Sangye Khadro has studied…
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Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Katy Cole (Tenzin Zomkyi) has been a Buddhist nun for over 18 years. She was ordained with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala in 2004. Since 2003, Katy has served in a variety of positions within Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s FPMT: as Liberation Prison Project’s…
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