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May 06
Monday

DKD’s Next Chapter

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The Directors Search Has Begun

Dear friends of Dorje Khyung Dzong Shambhala Retreat Center,

We are looking for the next directors to care for this unique solitary meditation retreat center.

Unique Place

For over fifty years, meditators have come to know Dorje Khyung Dzong (Indestructible Garuda Fortress) as an ideal place for solitary meditation retreat. DKD is secluded on 400 acres of mountain forest on the slopes of Greenhorn Mountain in southern Colorado. Seven secluded cabins provide the quiet and privacy of a solitary retreat for those who seek to deepen their meditation practice within the magic of the natural world.

Directors Search

This is a unique opportunity to live in a rural setting in Colorado, out of the fray of urban bustle, and support meditators in solitary retreat. And it is a wonderful opportunity to manage 400 acres of natural land.

Qualifications

-Must apply as a couple, with a commitment to working together.

-Have a Buddhist meditation practice and interest in the Shambhala teachings.

-Be physically able to handle the rigors of country living.

-One person needs to have basic mechanical skills.

For a job descriptionclick here.

Candidate Applications

The Search Committee is now accepting applications through August 1, 2024. The ideal candidates will be able to start within the next 12 months. To apply or just ask questions, please contact [email protected].

Yours in support of a flourishing dharma in the West, 

The DKD Directors Search Committee


Dorje Khyung Dzong Shambhala Retreat Center

PO Box 131, Gardner, Colorado 81040   719-746-2264 land   

[email protected]    dkd.shambhala.org 

It’s not always easy, but it’s frequently amazing.

 

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