Events & Retreats

Don’t go to the tangled jungle looking for the great awakened elephant that is already resting quietly at home in front of your own hearth.
~ Lama Gendun Rinpoche
 

Periodically retreating from the noise, demands, and complexity of modern life can be quite restorative and insightful. Whether it’s for a half day, full day, or several days, retreats offer an opportunity to return to simplicity and stillness. The body and mind naturally responds to these essential conditions, nurturing deeper insights and connection to emerge. We find what’s always been there, waiting for us to pause, relax and open.

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Holden Village Meditation Retreat

Holden Village, Chelan, WA

Join the Tacoma Buddhist Center for a unique opportunity to practice and enjoy community in the breathtaking wilderness of Holden Village. You can only get there by hiking or boat, so It takes a day oftravel both ways. We have two full days for the main retreat program and will explore deepening into presence with nature as a supportive condition, embodied meditation practice, and restorative practices to regulate the nervous system.
This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience, including someone who has never been on a residential retreat before, as well as anyone looking to deepen their Buddhist practice.

October 3-6, 2025

If you plan to attend, please book your own reservation at Holden Village for Oct 3-6 and make sure you book a room in the Chalet.

More information:

• The cost is $315 for three nights and includes all meals.
• You must book your own boat ride at Lady of the Lake
• The roundtrip boat ride cost is $91.16.
• Carpooling is available.
• Click on the image of the flyer to the left for booking instructions and the travel itinerary.

Please contact Manidha at tacomameditation@gmail.com or (253) 237-3620 to confirm your reservation, so we know how many people to expect.