Take a break from your busy daily life!

“We should know that learning to cherish others is the best method to establish world peace in general and for our own peace of mind in particular. If everyone wishes, prays to be able to cherish other living beings, gradually through the power of this wish prayer everyone will actually cherish each other.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Join meditators from around the Midwest for a special weekend getaway designed to awaken inner peace for yourself and others. Within a serene retreat environment, we will purify and transform our experience of the way we view the world through guided meditation, chanted prayer, and mantra recitation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.

  • Purify and transform your mind from worry and anxiety to peace and empowerment
  • Relax into a special weekend to practice and engage with compassion
  • Understand the possibility of world peace through harnessing the power of your mind with correct imagination and a good heart

No previous experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Registration for the 2026 retreat will open soon!

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“Even if you have no experience with this kind of meditation, it is a very enjoyable retreat. I highly recommend trying it!”

– Susan, Indianapolis, IN

“I gained a deeper understanding of the Dharma teachings in a beautiful nature setting. And the blessings of being in a large sangha experience opened up an even greater appreciation for the importance of a community on a common path.”

– Becky, Bloomington, IN

“The retreat could not be more peaceful. This is due to the amazing setting along with teachers and sangha. It allows one to better absorb the teaching and start putting it into practice.”

– Robert, Waukesha, WI

“There are so many pluses to this experience. The teachings are exceptional. Here you receive a variety of perspectives on powerful topics. The people are the second reason to come: common interests with people from rich and varied backgrounds. The facilities and food pleasant.”

– Dory, Chicago, IL

“This was a very coherent, systematic presentation that entailed conceptual discussions alongside practice. We went deep but also practical.”

– Ralph, Chicago, IL

“A beautiful setting with much time to meditate and focus on the specific teaching. It was very joyful to be surrounded and sharing with other practitioners in a concerted effort. Let’s do it again.”

– Craig, Madison, WI

“This retreat has been fabulous. We had wonderful teachings and the meditations really helped cement them. I would recommend this for anyone, at any level of Dharma practice.”

– Jack, Chicago, IL

“Lovely, peaceful, divine surroundings.”

– Anna, Oak Park, IL