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The Harmony of Community Life During RetreatThe Harmony of Community Life During Retreat (en Español)Back to 2011 GalleryThe silence of winter retreat at the Abbey is interwoven with community sharing and offering service. The hours of practice in the meditation hall are balanced by daily life activities, walks, and service that are an essential part of Dharma practice as well. ![]() The community takes the opportunity during retreat to share and record stories of the Abbey’s early years for future generations. ![]() Maitri says, “There’s more than one way to surround yourself with the Buddha and the Dharma.” ![]() As the sun sets, the sky ignites in brilliant color. ![]() “Fastest baker in the West!” Ven. Chodron whips up some banana bread for the community. ![]() The open space in our forest thinning lets sun and moisture in. ![]() With gender equity as a main community value, Jon’s natural cooking talents flower in the kitchen. ![]() The Buddha watches over the forest and the fields. ![]() Poring over news clippings and photos, Vens. Chodron, Chonyi, and Semkye begin the task of organizing the Abbey scrapbooks. ![]() The shy and elusive snowshoe rabbit leaves a sign that she lives in the Abbey forests. ![]() Ven Semkye warmly supports Manjushri by lending him her hat this cold morning. We think he looks good in maroon. ![]() In the distance, a Ponderosa pine stands basking in the sun at the top of Paramita Path. ![]() Zopa generously offers service by keeping an eye on e-mails and checking phone messages during retreat. ![]() Tara’s Pure Land. ![]() Ven, Tarpa gets her daily exercise and the patio gets shoveled too. ![]() Ven. Jigme quietly prepares her mind for the beautiful Lama Chopa practice and Tsog. ![]() We received this beautiful painting of White Tara done by Keith, one of the inmates doing the Retreat from Afar. Photo Gallery |



















