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Stories and Photos from Three-Year Retreat

Stories and Photos from Three-Year Retreat

 

Stories from Three-Year Retreat

Sally Walker

Sharon Keegan 
 

Charles Whetsell

Andrew Holecek

 


Building Sopa Chöling Retreat

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Sopa Chöling Interiors

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Gate Opening ceremony for Group G, Summer 2017.

 

A List of participants who have completed the three-year retreat since 1990.

 

 

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