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Marcy Vaughn

MARCY VAUGHN has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon for more than 50 years. A senior student of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, she serves as the director of practice and study for Ligmincha International. She is a senior teacher and serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Three Doors, a secular non-profit founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to bring meditation as a tool for transformation to diverse audiences. Marcy is the editor of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s books: Tibetan Sound HealingAwakening the Sacred BodyAwakening the Luminous Mind, and Spontaneous Creativity. A graduate in the first class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University, Marcy leads meditation retreats throughout North America, Europe, and Mexico, and conducts training programs in the therapeutic uses of mindfulness, imagery, and contemplative practices.

Upcoming Programs by Marcy Vaughn

2026 Silent Meditation Retreat

Also with Gabriel Rocco

February 6 - 12, 2026

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 Gabriel Rocco

February 6 - 8, 2026

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, […]

2026 Sherap Chamma Retreat

February 12 - 15, 2026

In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles […]

ONLINE 2026 Sherap Chamma Retreat

February 12 - 15, 2026

In many cultures the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such, Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, is the source of wisdom, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles […]