About 50 monastics traveled by bus to Estes Park, Colorado to host the Earth, Our True Nature Retreat, which took place from August 18-23 at the YMCA of the Rockies.
During this retreat, 379 friends from across North America gathered to honor the Earth and practice the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, fostering a beloved community.
Continuing Thay’s vision, this retreat marked the first gathering of monastics in the Rockies since 2011, following his request in 2007 for the monastic community to continue offering retreats at this sacred place, even in his absence.
Sangha Outing
Our monastic Sangha stayed a week after the retreat, hiking in nature and enjoying the peacefulness of the Rocky Mountains.
