Gabriel Rocco
Gabriel Rocco, M.A. is a Senior Teacher for The 3 Doors and a student of its founder, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, for nearly 30 years. Gabriel earned his Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in 1982. He was a senior teacher for the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Program for Mindfulness and served as the Mind Body Specialist for the Wellness Community in Philadelphia providing meditation instruction, stress management, and a variety of contemplative healing practices for people living with cancer and their families. Currently, Gabriel, along with his wife, Marcy Vaughn, created and continues to teach The 3 Doors Compassion Project.
Upcoming Programs by Gabriel Rocco

6-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
Also with Marcy Vaughn
Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat from February 6–12, 2026, at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This winter silent meditation retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply, cultivate open awareness, and reconnect with inner stillness through guided sitting and walking […]

2026 Silent Meditation Retreat (Weekend Only)
Also with Marcy Vaughn
Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat from February 6–12, 2026, at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This winter silent meditation retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply, cultivate open awareness, and reconnect with inner stillness through guided sitting and walking […]

2026 Calm Abiding Meditation: The Medicine of Tranquility
Whether you are seeking practical tools to ease stress, a path for self-discovery, or an introduction to the authentic spiritual path of Bön, Calm Abiding: The Medicine of Tranquility offers a gentle and accessible meditation retreat. This foundational practice, known as calm abiding meditation, helps you steady the mind, cultivate clarity, and reconnect with your […]