Shortly after the publication of The Profound Treasury, a group of early Trungpa Rinpoche students had the inspiration to hold a nine-day retreat in order to study Trungpa Rinpoche’s teachings in an atmosphere similar to that in which they were first presented. The success of the retreat inspired this group to plan subsequent retreats following the same model. Since then, many people have joined in to make these retreats possible.
Profound Treasury Retreats provide an opportunity to spend nine days each year focusing on meditation practice and dharma study. They include a main course, taught by Judy Lief, as well as courses taught by other experienced teachers. Profound Treasury Retreats are infused with the spirit of beginner’s mind, where curious students can come together to explore, question, and learn from each other, regardless of age or experience level. They arise each year as a group creation, a collective effort.
PLEASE NOTE: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Profound Treasury 2020 retreats in both Maine and Colorado were cancelled. There are many uncertainties in 2021, but we look forward to resuming our in-person retreats at the earliest possible opportunity. If you would like to be informed of retreat updates and information, please join Judy’s Email List.
For more detailed information on Profound Treasury retreats, check out their individual websites:
PTR Maine: https://profoundtreasuryretreat.com
PTR West: https://profoundtreasurywest.com
Previous Profound Treasury Retreats
Access to the talks from many previous retreats is available in the form of online classes, through Shambhala Publication and elsewhere. Here is a listing:
Maine Retreats
PTR 1 2013 | Entering the Path
https://www.shambhala.com/entering-the-path-hinayana-judy-lief-chogyam-trungpa-3913.html
PTR 2 2014 | The Bodhisattva Path of Wisdom and Compassion
https://www.shambhala.com/bodhisattva-path-wisdom-compassion-mahayana-judy-lief-chogyam-trungpa-3911.html
PTR 3 2015 | Glimpses of Vajrayana
https://www.shambhala.com/glimpses-of-vajrayana-judy-lief-chogyam-trungpa-3906.html
PTR 4 2016 | Glimpses of Mahamudra
https://www.shambhala.com/courses/glimpses-of-mahamudra-judy-lief-chogyam-trungpa.html
PTR 5 2017 | The Mandala Principle: Transforming Confusion into Wisdom
https://www.shambhala.com/mandala-principle-self-study-version-15279.html
PTR 6 2018 | Fear and Courage: Rising to the Challenge of Wakefulness
(not yet available)
PTR 7 2019 | Sharpening the Sword of Prajna: The Awakening of Insight
(not yet available)
PTR 8 2020 (Canceled due to COVID)
Colorado Retreats
PTRW 1 2017 | Profound Simplicity: Establishing A Dharmic Lifestyle
(coming soon!)
PTRW 2 2018 | Unlimited Wisdom and Compassion: The Essence and Challenge of The Mahayana Path
(not yet available)
PTRW 3 2019 | Joy, Humor, and the Challenge of Meditation
(not yet available)
PTRW 4 2020 (Canceled due to COVID)
