Welcome

Ratna Ling (pronounced Raht-na Ling) is translated from Tibetan as "Jewel Crest". Ratna Ling is a non-profit retreat center with an emphasis on exploration and education. Our programs draw on knowledge and wisdom of ancient Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Tapping into inner resources that each of us already possess, our classes, workshops, and retreats focus on facilitating a deeper appreciation for the unique potential within each of us to benefit ourselves, our communities and our world.

A Setting of Great Beauty

Ratna Ling is located on 120 acres in the redwood forests of the coastal range of Northern California, about a half-hour drive north of Jenner and a two and a half -hour drive from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

Community is Vital to Ratna Ling

An active working community, open to volunteers, Ratna Ling encourages all who come here to cultivate an ever deepening appreciation for their own capacities, their potential to benefit others, and the remarkable gift of being human.

Retreat in the Magnificence of Nature

Salt Point State Park, with hiking trails that lead to the Pacific Ocean, is less than a mile away. Breathtaking views and tranquil settings abound at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center.

A Field of Boundless Potential

Ratna Ling encourages all who come here to cultivate an ever deepening appreciation for their own capacities, their potential to benefit others, and the remarkable gift of being human. Our community has more than thirty years experience in making Buddhist insights available to the modern world.

Exploring Wellness, Healing and Wholeness

Scholars, thinkers, community members, and individuals seeking insight and nourishment will find here resources for growth and transformation in the areas of wellness, healing and wholeness