May 31 – June 6, 2025

Karuna Alumni Retreat at Ari Bhöd

Special Opportunity for Graduates

Ari Bhöd Retreat Center, Tehachipi, CA

A Unique Path Designed for Graduates

Maitri Space Awareness Practice held outdoors under trees and tarps

Explore Family Energies, including opportunities to guide peer sessions

Daily Aimless Wandering in nature and time for creative artwork

Facilitate or join “Speaking From the Heart” circles

Share all retreat moments

Opening Evening Ritual -Morning & Afternoon Meditation

Daily Closing Circles -Final Day Lhasang Ritual -

All Meals Together.

Sample Daily Schedule (Graduate Track)

7:00 AM – Body Awareness + Meditation
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Sitting Meditation (group)
9:45 AM – Silent Break
10:00 AM – Maitri Posture + Aimless Wandering & Artwork
11:30 AM – Explore Family (Grad-led session)
1:00 PM – Lunch (group)
3:00 PM – Body Awareness & Meditation
3:30 PM – Break
3:45 PM – Maitri Posture + Wandering
4:30 PM – Tea Break
5:00 PM – Closing Circle (group)
6:00 PM – Dinner (group)
7:30 PM – Speaking From the Heart or Evening Off

Retreat Pricing & Lodging Options

Camping Bring your tent, access to bathhouse $950

Glamping Ari Bhöd tent + foam mattress, bathhouse $1,025

Dormitory Shared cabin, bathhouse $1,100

Single Room Private room in Sangha House, shared bath $1,350

Add-On: 19 Continuing Education Credits (CEs) – $50

A new way for alumni to participate with Our Ari Bhöd Retreat

While the retreat launches the new 2025 Basic Cohort, a dedicated Graduate Track has been lovingly crafted — led by Carolyn Sykes.

"My life has been profoundly changed for the better during my Karuna experience."