June Crow began her study and practice of Buddhism in l968 when she met Suzuki Roshi a Soto
Zen Roshi. During an intensive training session at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, she met
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and became his student from 1970 to 1987. She has taught at
Vajradhatu Seminary, lived 2 years at Karme Choling Contemplative Center, and taught Buddhist
and Shambhala Training courses.
Following the Parinirvana of ChogyamTrungpa Rinpoche, she has studied with Tsultrim Gyamtso
Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and was a faculty member of the foundation curriculum
at Nitartha Institute. Since 2010, June has been as student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and is
furthering her understanding and practice of the Tibetan Kagyu, Nyingma and Rime Tradition.
Events with June Crow
A Week, Two Weeks, or a Month of Meditation: Datun Landing PageAugust 1 - 31, 2025
“In the practice of meditation, you step beyond your hope and fear. You develop trust in the strength of your being and in your ability to extend yourself to others, and you find you have tremendous willingness to do so.” – Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the landing page for the 2025 Datun at Dorje Denma Ling. Follow the links below for more information and to register. Full Datun: August 1 – 31 Half Datun: August 1 – 17 Week 1: August 1 – 9 Week 2: August 9 – 17 Week 3: August 17 – 24
A Week of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Weekthun 3August 17 - 24, 2025
“In the practice of meditation, you step beyond your hope and fear. You develop trust in the strength of your being and in your ability to extend yourself to others, and you find you have tremendous willingness to do so.” – Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Overview A weektun is a week-long, group meditation retreat of shamatha-vipashyana, or mindfulness-awareness practice. This is the basic sitting meditation that goes back to the Buddha, which also includes contemplative practices for cultivating insight and compassion. Practising together as a group creates an atmosphere of courage and wakefulness. This mutual support and inspiration is at the…
