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January 2024 by Ajay Maurya
Best Places for peace. Also Lord Buddha thought give you positive energy.
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July 2023 by oliver jones
A fantastic place for retreat and contemplation. Near enough to town to be accessible but review enough to feel the space and tranquility of the deep forest.
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June 2023 by Nathanael Scott walsh
Amazing place! Super nice staff and beautiful location!
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May 2023 by P B.
I have been to Vajrapani many times over the years, but this was my first time back since the pandemic. How wonderful to return to such a peaceful, natural environment, perfect for time away from regular life. The cabins on the ridge are thoughtfully designed to allow for all kinds of spiritual and solitary activities (meditation, reading, communing with nature, yoga, writing, etc) with opportunities for walks on the property or nearby state park. And the vegetarian food is as delicious as ever! definitely infused with great care, if not actually with love!
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March 2023 by Helena GT
Stayed here for a 3 day silent/private retreat during winter.It is 1 hr drive south of San JoseEverything I needed to decompress and reassess what is most important.-Mountain spring water-Heated room and bathroom-tasty healthy vegetarian food brought to your stay-beautiful trails-rejuvenating-peaceful-quiet-high vibration-plenty of literature to reference lifetime pros on meditation from beginner-fundamentals to advanced deep diving.-yoga deck (maybe for warmer weather)I’ve gone to many places that look nice and new but seem to lack something.I felt the heart, intention, and sincerity built in this place. It feels like a home away from home. Perfect staycation with ethereal vibes.
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May 2022 by Lorne Ladner
It would be difficult to imagine a more wonderful place for doing retreat! A quiet, beautiful, deeply spiritual place in the majestic California redwoods. The staff are kind. The food is healthy and great. I’ve found so much peace at Vajrapani over the years while also deeply benefiting from the profound Tibetan Buddhist teachings that I’ve listened to and meditated on in this sacred place. ?
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July 2021 by Jakob Schebler
I attended the Lamrim Retreat, what seems like a lifetime ago.. I am so grateful to have been there at that time.. I've never forgotten what brought me to be there, and what I learned while I was there.. I remember early in the morning, making coffee while I studied, Ven. Drolma lighting the fire in the corner.. I remember Elaine helping me hike up to the Chenrezig Cabin.. I remember standing at Lama Yeshe's stupa for the first time.. I remember the love I felt that I still feel.. I left this place in a state of awe.. A state of awe that is still present to this day.. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn Vajrapani. I have not forgotten..
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December 2020 by David H. Gleit (Gedawei 葛大為)
I stumbled upon this beautiful place after driving a couple miles on a semi-paved Kings Creek Road. It is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat in the redwood forest, similar to its "sister" retreat called Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel. It is now (11/2020) closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff was gracious enough to allow me to wander around the stupa area and take some pix. You may not be that lucky.
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January 2020 by ChienYu L.
This place is amazing! The dormitory is comfortable and nice. The land itself is beautiful. An amazing experience in every way!
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October 2019 by Gemma R. L.
A wonderful healing place full of magic and wonder. And that is just the trees. Now you have the beautiful art, and people. I was fortunate to meet the Dali Lama here as a child. The power of that meeting, carried over to today. I have been blessed in my healing life to touch back on the experiences here, the events, retreats, wisdom to claim power and serenity in my life. One can only get better here. The beauty seeps into your soul. I went to a day visit with a friend as a guest years ago (one of many visits) during my early battle with cancer. These people are truly healers. The amount of compassion, respect, peace and clarity is real blessing. One can find the universe here. In all its blessings.
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July 2019 by Tim S.
I was fortunate to experience a second silent retreat here this week. So good to settle in to a quieter, more tranquil state. While there saw a family of turkey, a large brood of quail, many birds, beautiful forest and stars. The silent retreat cabins are just what one needs. The food was again delicious. The library much appreciated. What a unique, truly peaceful, gorgeous place. I hiked into Castle Rock preserve for two hours and saw not a soul. This retreat center was in between group programs and hence very still.
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December 2018 by Toby J.
I just finished my second private retreat at Vajrapani, which was an amazing experience and three of the most powerful days I've spent during my twenty years of sitting on retreat at various spiritual centers around the world. Vajrapani is an wonderful place for a private retreat - the powerful spiritual energy of the center is palpable, the surroundings and walks beautiful, the healthy food delicious, the rooms clean, cozy and comfortable, with plenty of space for meditating and contemplation, and the staff so helpful and present. I will be coming back soon!
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November 2018 by Donna W.
I don't know where to start, but all I can say is that I had the most wonderful experience at the retreat center while attending the Reconciliation and Loving Kindness Mindfulness retreat last weekend. The people who run the center were most kind and helpful, the accommodations are clean and comfortable, the redwood country setting is peaceful and relaxing and the retreat fulfilled my need to further my mindfulness experience and understanding. Being there is a gift of the heart and spirit. As Lama Yeshe, the founder said, Big Love! Anxious to go again.
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October 2018 by Renee R.
I stayed 3 nights in one of the private cabins to honor silence and time in meditation. I've been looking for a place that could support this time of silence for me and I have found it. I feel so grateful to all the Vajrapani staff that supported me during my stay. From my heart, I thank you!
