About Chamma Ling Colorado
The Spiritual Director
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs. Trained as a Bön monk, Rinpoche now lives as a householder, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and concerns of his students. Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature, he is the author of many books and online courses.

Our mission
Chamma Ling Colorado is a retreat center founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to provide a solitary retreat opportunity in a setting similar to Tibet. It is surrounded by nature in the Sangre De Cristo mountains in Crestone where all are welcome to come for as long as desired and deepen their connection to meditation practice, including silent or dark retreats.

Our vision
Chamma Ling Colorado is the vision of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche so his students and others have retreat cabins in a remote natural setting. The retreat cabins have been built through private donations, and revenue from the Bon teachings that have occurred in Colorado, and from the support of Rinpoche’s many students.

Our location
Chamma Ling is located in Crestone, CO on a beautiful piece of land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In addition to retreat cabins, the center has a Community House available to rent for small teachings and gatherings. It has a large kitchen, showers and beds. Click here for directions.

Land Gift and Development
In 2000, The Manitou Foundation gifted Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche land to develop a Bon spiritual center in Crestone, CO. The Manitou Foundation’s goal is to encourage understanding and community between world religions leading towards world peace. Rinpoche believes this land is perfect for retreats for his students and as well as other spiritual lineages. As of 2024, four cabins and a Community House have been constructed with a master plan for more cabins able to accommodate dark retreat as well as secluded off grid cabins.