Gary Wheaton has been a Buddhist practitioner and student of Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche since 2008. He has served as retreat cook, retreat organizer, retreat leader, and teacher’s assistant. Professionally he is a human resources director, with expertise in conflict resolution and coaching.
STUDENT COMMENTS
- “Sharing his personal experiences, Gary made a regular meditation practice seem realistic and attainable.”
- “Gary knows his stuff—and is also gentle, kind, and open to questions. We even laughed.”
- “Gary was wonderful and provided me with many skills for finding inner peace. I am so happy to have arrived at this comforting and supportive place.”
- “Gary is really compassionate and down to earth. His teaching reflects this.”
Events with Gary Wheaton
Noble Silence: A Silent Retreat Weekend of Buddhist Meditation, Reflection, and RestDecember 6 - 8, 2024
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear” ~ Rumi Imagine the peace that comes with a weekend of silence. No insistent beeps and buzzes demanding immediate attention. No distracting debates about the state of the world. No pressure to be witty or wise. Only the opportunity to be present with yourself, and the opening to mindfully observe and release the thoughts and emotions that arise. At the cusp of the holiday season, silence serves as a way to ground yourself—setting a solid foundation for the busy-ness ahead. “Gary was wonderful and provided…
Nowhere To Go, Nothing To Do: A Buddhist Silent RetreatMarch 7 - 9, 2025
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear” ~ Rumi Imagine the peace that comes with a weekend of silence. No insistent beeps and buzzes demanding immediate attention. No distracting debates about the state of the world. No pressure to be witty or wise. Only the opportunity to be present with yourself, and the opening to mindfully observe and release the thoughts and emotions that arise. Silence serves as a way to ground yourself—setting a solid foundation for daily life. “Gary was wonderful and provided me with many skills for finding inner peace.…
Nowhere to Go, Nothing to Do: A Buddhist Silent RetreatAugust 22 - 24, 2025
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear” ~ Rumi Imagine the peace that comes with a weekend of silence. No insistent beeps and buzzes demanding immediate attention. No distracting debates about the state of the world. No pressure to be witty or wise. Only the opportunity to be present with yourself, and the opening to mindfully observe and release the thoughts and emotions that arise. On this final weekend of summer, silence serves as a way to ground yourself—setting a solid foundation for the busy-ness of fall. “Gary was wonderful and provided…
