Garchen Institute
Garchen Institute
Description
Nestled in the forested foothills near the mountains surrounding Prescott with spectacular panoramic views of the red cliffs of Sedona, the San Francisco peaks, and Chino Valley, Arizona the Garchen Institute Retreat Center offers a setting of extraordinary natural beauty. Garchen Institute facilities are available for individual or group retreats, workshops, classes, weddings, memorial and award ceremonies. The Garchen Institute retreat center is surrounded by 75 private acres of natural wilderness bordering on the Prescott National Forest.
Contact information
| Address: | 9995 E Blissful Path, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, USA (US) |
|---|---|
| Contact person: | Trisha Lamb |
| Contact email: | trishalamb@gmail.com |
| Other contact info: | questions@garchen.net; 928.925.1237 |
Center and program information
| Website: | https://garchen.net |
|---|---|
| Head Spiritual Master(s): | Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Garchen Rinpoche |
| Center lineage information: | KAGYU
The lineage of the Kagyu emphasizes the continuity of oral instructions passed on from master to student. This emphasis is reflected in the literal meaning of “Kagyu.” The first syllable “Ka” refers to the scriptures of the Buddha and the oral instructions of the guru. “Ka” has the sense both of the enlightened meaning conveyed by the words of the teacher, as well as the force which such words of insight carries. The second syllable “gyu” means lineage or tradition. Together, these syllables mean “the lineage of the oral instructions.” DRIKUNG KAGYU Vajradhara, Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, Milarepa, Gampopa, Phagmo Drukpa, and Lord Drikungpa. This is the line of the precious golden rosary lineage of the incomparable Drikung Kagyupas. This line is continued unbroken by a stream of realized masters to this very day. |
| Programs offered: | Three-year retreat Seminars |
