Upcoming Events

Iron Knot Ranch spends six months out of the year closed for retreat. We cycle with three months open for public events in the Spring and Fall and three months in retreat during the summer and winter. For more information on our schedule and upcoming events contact events@ironknot.org.

Upcoming events are listed below. Remember Iron Knot Ranch is on Mountain Standard Time year round.

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Vajrakilaya Mantra Retreat
Feb
15
to Feb 18

Vajrakilaya Mantra Retreat

From February 15th through February 18th (Losar) Iron Knot Ranch will undertake a 24-hour, three-day Vajrakilaya mantra retreat in the context of the practice of Vajrakilaya Pudri Reg Phung, The Razor That Destroys at a Touch, a mind treasure of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. Join this event in person or on zoom.

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Losar
Feb
18

Losar

May this Year of the Fire Horse bring peace, wisdom, happiness, prosperity, health and all things good and auspicious for beings!

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Losar to Chötrul Düchen
Feb
26
to Mar 3

Losar to Chötrul Düchen

The period from Losar (February 18th) to Chötrul Düchen (March 3rd) is a vast multiplication time. Please join us for a daily Tendrel Nyesel practice from Thursday, February 26th through March 3rd as we pray and dedicate merit for the increase of peace, kindness, virtue, prosperity, radiant health, longevity, and auspiciousness throughout the world. 

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Vajrakilay Mantra Retreat
Nov
30
to Dec 3

Vajrakilay Mantra Retreat

From November 30th through December 3rd, Iron Knot Ranch will undertake a 24-hour, three-day Vajrakilaya mantra recitation in the context of the practice of Vajrakilaya Pudri Reg Phung, The Razor That Destroys at a Touch, a mind treasure of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. Join us for this retreat in person or on zoom.

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Lha Bab Düchen
Nov
11

Lha Bab Düchen

Lha Bab Düchen is the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni’s Descent from the Heavens. Join us for Red Tara Tsog accumulation in person or on zoom.

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Change of Heart Bodhicitta Immersion Retreat
Oct
11
to Oct 19

Change of Heart Bodhicitta Immersion Retreat

The Change of Heart Immersion retreat is the first retreat in the Bodhicitta Immersion series offered by Lama Shenpen Drolma, based on the Bodhisattva Peace Training of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. These retreats include training in meditation practices introduced in Change of Heart: The Bodhisattva Peace Training of Chagdud Tulku. They also include daily discussion and meditation-in-activity sessions designed to help integrate the teachings into daily life.

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Vajrakilaya Teachings + Mantra Retreat
Sep
6
to Sep 10

Vajrakilaya Teachings + Mantra Retreat

September 6 – 7, Vajrakilaya teachings and practice with Lama Shenpen Drolma.

September 7 – 10, Iron Knot Ranch will undertake a 24-hour Vajrakilaya mantra recitation retreat in the context of the practice of Vajrakilaya Pudri Reg Phung, The Razor That Destroys at a Touch, a mind treasure of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche.

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Chökhör Düchen
Jul
28

Chökhör Düchen

Chökhor Düchen celebrates Buddha Shakyamuni’s First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. Iron Knot Ranch will be closed for summer retreat during this auspicious time.

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Saga Dawa Düchen
Jun
10

Saga Dawa Düchen

Saga Dawa Düchen celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment and paranirvana. Iron Knot Ranch will be closed for summer retreat during this auspicious time.

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Vajrakilaya Mantra Retreat
May
30
to Jun 2

Vajrakilaya Mantra Retreat

From May 30th through June 2nd, Iron Knot Ranch will undertake a 24-hour, three-day Vajrakilaya mantra recitation in the context of the practice of Vajrakilaya Pudri Reg Phung, The Razor That Destroys at a Touch, a mind treasure of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. Join this event in person or on zoom.

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