You are invited to an Ani Lodro and Vajra Vidya Retreat:
“Meeting Self-Compassion & Wisdom on the Path”
with Ani Lodro
Vajra Vidya Monastery & Retreat Center
3203 Camino Baca Grande
Crestone, Colorado
Please join Ani Lodro and Karma Choying
August 7 - 12, 2025
for this 5 night, 6 day retreat in the theme of:
“Meeting Self-Compassion & Wisdom on the Path:
Finding Self-Love and Awakening
through the Buddha’s Words”
Cost for this retreat is $700.
(Partial scholarships available on an as-needed basis, please contact
us at vajravidyacrestone@gmail.com for more information.)
Retreat begins at 6:30 pm on August 7th with a welcome
satsang, and ends August 11th at 4pm.
August 12th is a travel day with morning public practice,
breakfast and lunch offered.
Full day sessions from August 8th - August 11th include:
9am - 10am morning meditation with local sangha,
Two sessions per day with Ani Lodro: 10:30am and 2:30 pm
4:30 - 5:15 silent sitting session
7:00 - 7:45 Guided Meditation or silent sitting session (optional)
If you have questions, want to talk with us before registering, or would like help scheduling your stay, please email us at vajravidyacrestone@gmail.com.
Retreat Fee with Lodging and Meals: $700
Retreat Commuter Fee Meals Only: $400
Camping Option Meals Included: $400
Zoom attendance - $200
To register…
Please go to the donations tab at www.vajravidyaretreats.com to leave a $100 deposit. Confirmation of your room will be sent to you. Lodging is limited at Vajra Vidya and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Off-site lodging will be provided once monastery rooms are filled. For any questions, please email us at VajraVidyaCrestone@gmail.com.
Schedule for full retreat days August 8 - 11:
7:30am - 8:30am - Breakfast and Clean Up
9:00am - 10:00am - Group Practice & Chants
10:30am - Noon - First Session teachings with Ani Lodro
Noon - 1:30pm - Lunch and Selfless Service
2:30pm - 4:00pm - Second Session teachings w/ Ani Lodro
4:30pm - 5:15 - Silent sitting in shrine
5:30 - Dinner and clean up
Evening - silent sitting in shrine, or individual time
Ani Lodro and Karma Chöying