Jack Canfield
Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul
Registration closes soon! Book your 5-day Buddhist retreat in Ojai by Oct 25th
November 1–5, 2026 · Ojai, CA
5-DAY IMMERSIVE BUDDHIST RETREAT
Live your life without losing yourself in it.
Five days with Dawa Tarchin Phillips to deepen your practice and bring more presence into everyday life.
November 1–5, 2026
Ojai, California
4 nights + all meals included
From $1,350 per person
First-time attendees welcome · Registration closes October 25
10
fully booked retreats since 2022
30+
years of practice & teaching
70%
of attendees return
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“After the retreat I feel more equipped to bring my practice
into everyday moments.”
Eric P., recurring attendee
BRING YOUR PRACTICE INTO DAILY LIFE
You don’t want a different life.
You want to be more present for the one you have.
You can value your work, love your family, and still find yourself reacting before you’ve had a moment to pause.
Step away from your usual rhythm for guided meditation, Buddhist teachings, and time to reflect on what matters.
Notice familiar patterns
Practice responding with awareness
Make space for a consistent practice
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Dawa Tarchin Phillips
Timeless Buddhist wisdom.
Practical guidance for everyday life.
25+ years of Buddhist practice and teaching
Authorized non-sectarian lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism
Bridging traditional Buddhist wisdom and modern Western life
A husband, father of three, and entrepreneur who understands the demands of everyday life.
Wisdom only has value if you can actually live it.
Learn directly. Ask your questions. Bring your practice home.
Five days in Ojai to explore the Buddha’s teachings and apply what you discover to everyday life.
Work as featured in
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Dawa is the real deal. His teaching is grounded, his presence is genuine, and what he offers works - in today’s modern world and in your real life.
JACK CANFIELD
Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul
and author of The Success Principles
YOUR FIVE DAYS IN OJAI
Step away from the rush.
Make room for your practice.
Here's what to expect
Daily teachings and meditation
Live Q&A and
Dharma dialogue
Integration and Reflection
Time to rest in nature
Four nights and all meals
A thoughtful community
Make Space for What Matters
Step out of your routine for buddhist teachings, guided practice, and time to reconnect in Ojai.
November 1-5, 2026
Ojai, California
Registration closes October 25.
PAST ATTENDEES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What stayed with them after they went home?
YOUR RETREAT SETTING
A little distance from the everyday. More room to be present.
Make Camp Ramah's Zimmer Retreat Center your home for four nights in the Ojai Valley, surrounded by the Topatopa Mountains
Four nights
of lodging
Shared
meals
Outdoor
meditation spaces
Time to walk
& reflect
Between teachings, take time to wander, rest, and let the practice settle.
A MEANINGFUL BEGINNING
Begin with the spirit of bringing wisdom home
The retreat opens on November 1, Lhabab Duchen, one of Tibetan Buddhism's four major holy days. It commemorates the Buddha's return to the human realm after teaching in a higher realm.
A fitting beginning for practice you can carry into everyday life.
Your retreat. Your space to reconnect.
Choose a shared or private room. The full retreat experience is included in their way.
Double Room
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$1,350
per person
Share your room and enjoy the retreat at a lower price
Full retreat access
Shared accommodation
Shared room, all meals, full retreat access.
Single Room
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$1,550
per person
Choose your own room for more personal space between teachings
Full retreat access
Private accommodation
Private room, all meals, full retreat access.
A few honest answers.
Do I need to be a Buddhist to come?
No. Whether you're new to meditation, have practiced for years, or come to this through science, self-discovery, leadership, healing, or the search for a more conscious way of living, you're welcome here.
How much of the retreat is silent?
This is not a silent retreat. Days include teaching, guided practice, conversation, and shared meals, with time for silent meditation and quiet reflection on your own.
What's the daily schedule like?
Early morning meditation, breakfast, a teaching session, break, more practice, lunch, personal time, afternoon session, dinner, an evening teaching or dialogue. You'll get the full schedule after registration. It's spacious - not a bootcamp.
Is there time for hiking or being outside?
Yes. There's built-in unstructured time each day for walks, trails, and quiet. The beauty of Camp Ramah's grounds and the Ojai hills are part of the medicine.
What if I've never done a retreat before?
This retreat is designed to welcome first-timers alongside experienced practitioners. Dawa's teaching is accessible without ever being watered down.
What's your refund policy?
Payment is in full at registration. Because we hold your seat, meals, and lodging from the moment you register, we don't offer refunds - but if you can no longer attend, contact us and we'll do our best to help.
Can I pay in installments?
Not at this time. Full payment reserves your place. If cost is a barrier, please apply for a need-based scholarship.
Don’t keep waiting for life to make room.
Step away for five days with Dawa to deepen your practice, reconnect, and bring what you discover home.
November 1–5, 2026
Ojai, California
4 nights + all meals included
Registration closes October 25, 2026
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