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Private
Retreats
Treat
Yourself to a Private Retreat at Vajrapani Institute

The Importance of Retreat- Lama Zopa Rinpoche (PDF)
The Benefits of Doing Retreat by Ven. Thubten Pemo (PDF)
The Benefits of Private Retreat
By Jon Landaw
Although it is strongly recommended that aspiring practitioners initial experiences of meditation retreat take place in a group setting, great benefit is received from moving on, when sufficiently prepared, to the even deeper experiences of solitary retreat.
The most significant aspect of Buddhist practice in general and of retreat in particular is our confrontation with our own mind, and when we are in solitary retreat this confrontation is especially vivid. Normally, when a delusion arises in our mind—such as anger, for example—we tend to look for an external object that we can point to as its source. "I am angry at her because she did such-and-such to me." In other words, we fail to take full responsibility for the way our mind functions. But when anger or any other delusion arises while we are in solitary retreat—and this is certainly very likely to happen—there is no one else there we can realistically blame it on for the simple reason that no one else is there. This gives us the rare and precious opportunity of seeing how our mind is constantly shaping our reality.
And the same holds true for the enjoyable experiences we may have in retreat; we can realize that whatever bliss happens to arise is also the product of nothing other than our own mind. Our Buddhist studies may have already given us an intellectual understanding that mind is the primary creator of our reality, but the kind of direct experience we can have of this fact while in solitary retreat goes much deeper than mere intellect. Indeed, it has the possibility of effecting a profound impact upon our entire being. Whether such a life-altering experience is awaiting us or not is impossible to say, and it is certainly a good idea to put aside any exaggerated expectations before we enter any kind of retreat situation. But if we are truly interested in coming face-to-face with our own mind, solitary retreat offers us an excellent, unrivalled opportunity of doing just that.
Individual
Retreat Cabins
Our six individual
cabins are ideal for meditation retreat or study,
offering a quiet, safe and secluded environment. Each
12- by 16- feet cabin is equipped with a single bed,
meditation cushions and altar, comfortable reading
chair, kitchen counter with a gas stove for heating up
water for tea. The cabins share a private indoor
bathhouse and fabulous outdoor showers. Each cabin has a
sliding glass door which opens onto a redwood deck and a
spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. The
cabins are situated close to hiking
trails and Castle Rock State Park.
Delicious vegetarian
meals stored in insulated meal bags individually labeled
are delivered daily by the kitchen staff to the Ridge
area where cabins are situated. A fridge fully stocked
with milks, bread, fruits etc. is also available at the
Ridge.
Cabin
Private Retreat Fees
Fees inclusive of meals and meal bag
delivery |
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| Standard
Rate |
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| Week
night |
$80.00 |
| Week-end
night (Fri-Sat) |
$95.00 |
| Per
week |
$590.00 |
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| Long
Term Discount |
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| 10%
off on retreat over two weeks |
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| Per
week |
$530.00 |
| 30%
off on retreats > 1 month |
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| Per
week |
$412.00 |
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| Sangha
Rate (Ordained) Click for Details |
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| 50%
off standard rate |
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Per
week
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$295.00
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"Vajrapani is my all time
favorite retreat
center!"
~Adyashanti
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Most
Secret Cabin
“Most
Secret” has so been named because its seclusion and as
such over the years has been the cabin of choice for our
longer term retreatants. Like our other six cabins, it
is equipped with a single bed, meditation cushions and
altar, closet and storage shelves, counter and other
furnishings. It has however, a more elaborate
kitchenette area with plenty of extra cupboards and an
indoor sink. It has its own shower situated on the deck
and its own comfortable outhouse - although for those
who would rather, the shared indoor bathhouse is a short
walk away. “Most Secret” also has a sliding glass
door which opens onto a redwood deck and a spectacular
view of the surrounding mountains.
 
Most
Secret Private Retreat Fees
Fees inclusive of meals and meal bag delivery |
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| Standard
Rate |
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| Week
night |
$90.00 |
| Week-end
night (Fri-Sat) |
$105.00 |
| Per
week |
$660.00 |
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| Long
Term Discount |
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| 10%
off on retreat over two weeks |
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| Per
week |
$594.00 |
| 30%
off on retreats > 1 month |
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| Per
week |
$462.00 |
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| Sangha
Rate (Ordained) Click for Details |
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| 50%
off standard rate |
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Per
week
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$330.00
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The
‘Geshe’ House
This truly wonderful
house is where our senior Lamas and Geshes stay during their
visits to Vajrapani. It is very peaceful and is ideal for
private retreats of one to three people. It has two bedrooms, a
living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and its own private garden.
As with the individual cabins, meals are delivered to you daily.
Geshe
House Private Retreat Fees
Fees inclusive of meals and meal bag delivery |
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| Standard
Rate |
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| Single
Occupancy |
$140.00 |
| Double
Occupancy |
$230.00 |
| Triple
Occupancy |
$270.00 |
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| Long
Term Discount |
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Contact
the office for more info.
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Private
Retreat Cancellation and Refund Policy
(Revised December 2007)
If you should need to
cancel or change the dates of your stay for any reason,
our refund policy is as follows: with at least two
weeks’ notice you may cancel all or some of your
reservation and receive a refund for the dates in
question, less a $25 processing fee. If you cancel two
weeks to one week prior to your retreat, we will hold
your net deposit, less the $25 processing fee, for up to
one year so you can put it towards another program or
retreat specified by you at the time of cancellation. No
refunds or credits are given for cancellations one week
prior to your arrival date, or less.
Cutting Short Your Stay
If you decide to cut
short the duration of your stay you need to tell us 2
weeks prior to the dates you are changing, otherwise you
are fully liable for the cost of the dates you have
reserved. In the event that we take a replacement
booking, we may, at our discretion, refund you for the
dates you cancel.
Why
are our prices so affordable?
In an effort to create
financial accessibility to all, our prices are
calculated to cover only minimum expenses. Funds for
capital improvements must be found elsewhere. We greatly
appreciate additional donations toward your
accommodation. This not only helps us maintain our high
standards, but also helps keep our prices affordable so
that more people may enjoy access.
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this link for Transportation
Information
Tent Retreats may also be availiable durring the Summer months. Click here or call us for more info.
Vajrapani
Institute
P.O. Box 2130
Boulder Creek, California 95006 USA
(831) 338 6654 Fax
(831) 338-3666
e-mail: vajrapani@vajrapani.org
www.vajrapani.org
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