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

2026 Silent Meditation Retreat
Also with Marcy Vaughn
Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-12, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, […]

2026 Silent Meditation Retreat (Weekend Only)
Also with Marcy Vaughn
Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-8, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, […]