The Mind Illuminated – Thailand
Jan 24th – 31st, Chiang Dao
We are excited to announce the first TMI retreat in Thailand, in partnership with Kamin Springs Retreat Center. This is a great opportunity to practice TMI in a location steeped in an ancient Buddhist landscape.
Group Retreats
Delight The Natural Heart
Nov 22nd – 29th
In this outdoor retreat, we will explore the qualities of the Brahmaviharas (Kindess, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity).
Iyengar in the wilderness
Feb 12th – 17th
Join long-term teacher Dmitri Shapira for five days of Iyengar yoga (all levels)
Nomad Retreat Chiricahua
May 2nd – May 10th
People have been wandering the earth for thousands of years, often in groups, relying on each other for protection, support, and belonging. This retreat is designed to reconnect people to the primal activity of moving through a landscape with a group of fellow travelers.
The Mind Illuminated – Norway
Jul 22th – Aug 2nd, Norway
Join us for a week of metta meditation, teachings, community, and silence in Norway.
The Mind Illuminated – Gathering
Oct 23 – Nov 1
This retreat will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Cochise Stronghold where the book was written.
Courses
Getting to Eight – Online
May 16th – Jul 4th
One thing is getting started meditating. Another thing is progressing on the path, and becoming an adept meditator.
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Individual Retreats
Dark Retreat Opening 2026
Enter the profound stillness of darkness to explore the nature of the mind and let awareness itself become the field of discovery.
Contact retreats@dharmatreasure.org for inquiry and we can schedule a chat
Work Retreat
We are seeking both long-term and short-term volunteers who wish to become part of the resident community and help run the center on a day-to-day basis.
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Personal Retreat
We will tailor a personalized retreat program and support you on a solo retreat specific to your needs and experience level.
Please contact retreats@dharmatreasure.org for more information about visiting us this fall.
Community Guidelines
Read our updated community guidelines on precepts and community participation.
We have also created an Ethics and Reconciliation Council and process for dealing with ethical concerns, conflicts, and grievances within the community.
About the Retreat Center
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center at Cochise Stronghold hosts buddhist meditation retreats for both individuals and small groups. Located in the Dragoon Mountains of southeast Arizona, this wilderness retreat has long been considered sacred — first by the Chiricahua Apaches and later by hundreds of meditators grateful to practice in this quiet canyon.
While being the birthplace of TMI, the Mind Illuminated method, the retreat center welcomes spiritual sojourners from all traditions, while providing support aimed at spiritual awakening, rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.
Cochise Stronghold is a magnificent natural wonder. Granite peaks rise to the east, south and west, spotted with chromatic, lichen-covered boulders, precariously balanced rocks, and charismatic formations that take on a life of their own. An evergreen juniper and oak forest grows in the valley, providing shelter for abundant wildlife including javelina, deer, and hundreds of species of birds. A seasonal stream flows from mountain top pools down through the canyon. Sharing a border with the Coronado National Forest, the retreat center is surrounded by hiking and horse trails that snake up into the mountains for miles.
The retreat center is located 90 minutes from the Tucson Airport, 45 minutes from Benson and Willcox, and 20 minutes from the small village of Sunsites. While remote, we are part of a close-knit rural community.
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The passing of Culadasa, John Yates
It is with sorrow and compassion that we announce the passing of Culadasa, John Yates. He was a founding member of Dharma Treasure, author of The Mind Illuminated and was also a teacher and mentor to many. We send our loving condolences to his family, friends, and students.
Henrik is a cave yogi, wanderer and mind explorer interested in pre secterian Buddhism and samadhi practices and is a certified TMI/ Mind Illuminated instructor. Henrik was personally trained and instructed by Culadasa at Dharma Treasure.
