Where Can I Meditate — upcoming silent meditation retreats in the USA

Jun 13–20, 20267 nights

Essence of Nectar: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Hearts

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast

$630–2,205 · + dana · scholarships

Tiers: commuting $630, camping $805, RV $875, dorm $994, quad $1330, private room $1715, cabin $1925–$2205; scholarship deadline one month prior; teacher dana cash on final day.

Tibetan Buddhist (FPMT / Lamrim) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok · check site for space

Week-long introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist path (Lamrim) through teachings and guided meditations covering the Four Noble Truths, karma, concentration, love, compassion, and the nature of reality.

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Jun 16–21, 20265 nights

Mindfulness for Everyone: Cultivating Attention, Compassion, and Presence

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$1,225–3,050 · + dana · as low as $475 · sliding scale · scholarships

5-night; 5 residential tiers ($1,225–$3,050); off-site $625–$925; scholarship $475; dana invited on top

Insight / Vipassana · with Diana Winston, Dawn Mauricio, Gullu Singh, Alan Vann Gardner · full (waitlist open)

Develop capacity to pay attention, regulate emotions, and cultivate lovingkindness, compassion, and equanimity. Silent retreat with stillness and movement meditation, lectures, and teacher meetings. Rooted in Buddhist mindfulness with practical applications. Commuter spaces available.

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Jun 17–21, 20264 nights

Inner Peace in a Chaotic World

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$400–1,180 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $400 (tent on ground) to $1,180 (kuti); sliding scale $412–$1,215; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Vipassana / Insight Meditation · with Ronya Banks · space open

Silent Vipassana/Insight retreat exploring Buddhist practices to cultivate inner peace independent of external conditions; formal sitting meditations, walking meditation, dharma talks, instruction, group interviews, and chanting.

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Jun 19–24, 20265 nights

Cultivating the Joy of Insight

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$440–690 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $440, Base $525, Generosity $690; teacher dana separate. Registration closed — no sign-up link available; inquiry via info@cloudmountain.org.

Insight Meditation · with Tuere Sala · check site for space

Joy and presence supporting concentration and insight; daily practice instructions, alternating sitting and walking meditation, group discussions, Q&A. Noble silence from first evening through final day.

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Jun 21 – Jul 21, 202630 nights

Entering the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

· as low as $1,200

Tuition $0 + 30-night lodging (rates at checkout); off-land $40/night for meals (30 nights = $1,200); application + instructor recommendation letter required

Shambhala / Chögyam Trungpa lineage · with Larry Mermelstein, Andy Karr, Adrienne Chang · space open

for Sufficient meditation experience for a month-long intensive; instructor recommendation letter and faculty interview required

Month-long intensive residential retreat in Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's tradition: shamatha-vipashyana meditation, three-yana teachings, and contemplative arts. Hosted by Three Yanas Society. Application and instructor recommendation letter required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 21–28, 20267 nights

Summer Half Dathun Week 1

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

· as low as $280

Tuition $0 + lodging (rates at checkout); off-land commuter option $40/night for meals (7 nights = $280)

Shambhala / Kagyu · with Gaylon Ferguson · space open

Intensive Shambhala meditation with 8.5 hours/day of sitting and walking practice in the Kagyu/Nyingma style; dharma talks and individual instructor meetings. Developed by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, combining Zen-style silent group intensive with Tibetan approach.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 21 – Jul 5, 202614 nights

2-Week Mindfulness of Mind Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required

Insight / Vipassana (U Tejaniya style) · with Andrea Fella · full (waitlist open)

for Four+ 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style required

Two-week silent retreat in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style focusing on mindfulness of mind. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in the U Tejaniya style.

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Jun 22–26, 20264 nights

Awaken the Elements: Connect with Joy

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$640–2,440 · as low as $380 · sliding scale · scholarships

4-night; 5 residential tiers ($640–$2,440); off-site $500–$740; scholarship $380; bilingual English/Spanish

Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, Maria Teresa Abdala-Romano · full (waitlist open)

Explore Earth, Water, Fire, and Air through mindfulness, movement meditation, heart practices, Dharma talks, and time in nature. Silent retreat with bilingual (English/Spanish) teaching team. Commuter spaces available.

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Jun 22–26, 20264 nights

Fierce Tenderness: Cultivating Strength, Compassion, and Clarity

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$640–2,440 · as low as $380 · sliding scale · scholarships

4-night; 5 residential tiers ($640–$2,440); off-site $500–$740; scholarship $380

Insight / Vipassana · with Lila Kate Wheeler, Carol Cano · full (waitlist open)

Silent retreat to meet the world with greater clarity, compassion, and resilience through mindfulness, nature-based practices, and gentle movement. Held in the intimate Community Meditation Center alongside a concurrent retreat. Commuter spaces available.

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Jun 23–27, 20264 nights

Five-Day Silent Chan Retreat led by Guo Gu

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

cost: check site

Chan (Zen) · with Guo Gu · space open

Explores two Chan approaches to awakening: silent illumination and investigating a critical phrase (huatou). Extended meditation, daily Dharma talks, personal consultations, walking meditation, outdoor contemplation, and mindful eating. Rigorous and challenging.

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Jun 24–28, 20264 nights

Awareness, Wisdom, and the Heart's Sure Release

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$400–1,180 · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $400 (tent on ground) to $1,180 (kuti); sliding scale $412–$1,215; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Meditation / Vipassana · with Mark Nunberg · space open

Develops Buddhist awareness practices to strengthen mindfulness and insight; present-moment awareness and the heart's natural capacity to be open; talking set aside to support sustained, relaxed, continuous mindful awareness.

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Jun 25 – Jul 1, 20266 nights

White Dakini Drubchö

Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West

$615–945 · + dana · as low as $475 · scholarships

Tuition $385–$525 (community supported–standard); room/board $90–$420; dana $120–$360 suggested

Tibetan Buddhism (Dzinpa Rangdröl treasure cycle) · with Lama Tsultrim Allione, Tulku Ösel Dorje, Lama Gyurme Rabgye, Lopön Beth Lee-Herbert, Khenmo Tsering Lhamo · space open

Intensive tantric ritual retreat in the Dzinpa Rangdröl treasure cycle. Participants engage in empowerment, continuous sadhana, ngöndro, and chöd to purify obstacles and generate merit through the White Dakini practice, culminating in fire puja and blessing distribution.

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Jun 27–30, 20263 nights

Wisdom and Love

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$735–1,830 · + dana · as low as $285 · sliding scale · scholarships

3-night; 4 residential tiers ($735–$1,830); no off-site option listed; scholarship $285; dana invited on top. Commuter spaces also full.

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro · full (waitlist open)

Step away from daily life to slow down and listen deeply. Mindfulness of goodness brings love; mindfulness of pain also brings love. As attention stabilizes, we sense the poignancy of our wish to be happy.

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Jun 28 – Jul 5, 20267 nights

Private retreat, California

Jhourney · West Coast

cost: check site

Jhana meditation · full (waitlist open)

Invite-only retreat for AI-adjacent folks at a gorgeous Northern California venue. Sold out; waitlist only via contact form.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 1–31, 202630 nights

Seeing Things as They are: Cultivating Liberating Interest in the Present Moment

The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · as low as $35 · sliding scale · scholarships

Per-night sliding scale (Supported $110 – Benefactor $345, 2026 rates); You Choose financial assistance from $35/night for month-long stays; BIPOC rate from $25/night

Burmese Theravada / Vipassana · with Mark Nunberg, Deborah Helzer · space open

for For experienced practitioners

Burmese Theravada lineage emphasizing direct engagement with present-moment experience using primary meditation objects and traditional techniques. Partial month available July 1–14; preference for full-month stays.

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Jul 1–31, 202630 nights

Seeing Things as They Are: Cultivating Liberating Interest in the Present Moment

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night; 7-night min. 2026: $110 (Supported) to $345 (Benefactor)/night for 7–30 nights. Separate financial assistance available. Partial stay (July 1–14) option.

Insight / Vipassana (Burmese lineage) · with Mark Nunberg, Deborah Helzer · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

Burmese lineage instruction emphasizing direct engagement with present-moment experience using meditation objects and mental noting. Partial stay (July 1–14) available; two-week minimum for partial attendance.

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Jul 1–7, 20266 nights

Beneath the Noise: A Journey into the Mind's Quiet Power - Annual BIPOC Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$1,470–3,660 · as low as $50 · sliding scale · scholarships

6-night BIPOC retreat; 4 residential tiers ($1,470–$3,660); off-site $750–$1,110; scholarship range $50–$570

Insight / Vipassana · with Amana Brembry Johnson, Bhante Buddharakkhita, Gullu Singh, Margarita Loinaz · full (waitlist open)

for For those who identify as BIPOC

For BIPOC practitioners: quiet the noise of striving, meet yourself fully, discover peace in a steady mind. Opens with community sharing, then drops into silent practice, movement, Dharma talks, and teacher meetings.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 2–5, 20263 nights

Dzinpa Rangdröl Ngöndro Practice Retreat

Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West

$440–605 · + dana · as low as $330 · scholarships

Tuition $285–$395 (community supported–standard); room/board $45–$210; dana $60–$180 suggested; by invitation only

Tibetan Buddhism (Dzinpa Rangdröl Ngöndro) · with Lopön Beth Lee-Herbert, Khenmo Tsering Lhamo · check site for space

for By invitation only — required annual retreat for Gateway Dragons enrolled cohort

Annual practice retreat deepening Ngöndro through guided sessions, teachings, community circles, and Q&A. Covers protectors, tsog, and ritual components. Required for Gateway Dragons cohort; by invitation only for enrolled students.

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Jul 3–12, 20269 nights

Mindfulness, Insight and Liberation for Experienced Students

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$795–1,245 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $795, Base $945, Generosity $1,245; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available.

Theravada (Mahasi Sayadaw / Sayadaw U Tejaniya traditions) · with Kamala Masters, Greg Scharf · full (waitlist open)

for Minimum 3 previous silent residential Theravadin meditation retreats of at least 6 days

Combines Mahasi Sayadaw meditation instructions with Sayadaw U Tejaniya's continuous-awareness approach; develops insight into mind's nature to understand and reduce suffering through all daily activities.

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Jul 8–26, 202618 nights

18-night Retreat: Summer Lovingkindness & Insight Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

$2,880–10,980 · as low as $1,710 · sliding scale · scholarships

18-night combo; sliding scale ($2,880–$10,980); limited scholarships at $1,710 (email registration@spiritrock.org). Prereq: prior 9-night silent retreat.

Insight / Vipassana · with Tempel Smith, John Martin, Bonnie Duran, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Devin Berry, Greg Scharf, Kristina Baré · full (waitlist open)

for Prerequisite: completion of at least one prior 9-night silent residential retreat

Continuous 18-night silent retreat combining Summer Lovingkindness (July 8–17) and Summer Insight (July 17–26), progressing from mettā, brahmavihāras, and samādhi into vipassanā. Prerequisite: at least one prior 9-night silent residential retreat.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 8–17, 20269 nights

Summer Lovingkindness Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

cost: check site

Insight / Metta · with Tempel Smith, John Martin, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, bruni dávila, Kristina Baré · space open

Deepen the four brahmavihāras—mettā, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity—to purify the heart and develop samādhi. Silent 9-night retreat. Can be attended alone or combined with the Summer Insight Retreat for 18 continuous nights.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 10–12, 20262 nights

Beginner's Mind Weekend Meditation Retreat

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$150–180

Zen · with Myoyu Haley Voekel, Onshin Landry · space open

Silent retreat with approximately seven hours of daily sitting meditation, Buddhist chanting services, formal oryoki meals, and community work practice. Suitable for beginners or those seeking an intensive introduction to Zen practice.

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Jul 11–19, 20268 nights

Filling the Heart with Happiness: A Chenrezig Retreat

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast

$720–2,520 · scholarships

Tiers: commuting $720, camping $920, RV $1000, dorm $1136, quad $1520, private room $1960, cabin $2200–$2520; scholarship deadline one month prior.

Tibetan Buddhist (FPMT / Chenrezig & Nyung Nae) · with Venerable Angie Muir · space open

Nine-day immersion in Chenrezig compassion practice combining mantra recitation, visualization, and meditation, followed by traditional Nyung Nae purification retreat during a Merit Multiplying Buddha Day.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 12–19, 20267 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat (Spanish)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required

Insight / Vipassana (en español) · with Andrea Castillo, David Lorey · full (waitlist open)

One-week silent insight retreat conducted in Spanish.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 13–18, 20265 nights

Coming Close to Life: Resting the Heart in Natural Awareness

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,300 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent) to $1,300 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,339; additional aid for BIPOC, young adults, and serious financial need

Natural Awareness / Insight Meditation · with Rupert Marques, Kerstin Deibert · space open

Silent retreat emphasizing ease, non-striving, and spaciousness; practices for recognizing the natural capacity of the heart-mind to be awake; incorporates group inquiry and engagement with the natural world.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 17–23, 20266 nights

Thinking As A Buddhist

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$530–830 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $530, Base $630, Generosity $830; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available.

Theravada · with Santikaro · space open

Explores Buddhist path fundamentals — wise understanding and right thought — through Dhamma teachings and prepared readings in a silent retreat setting; examines beliefs and attitudes that shape experience.

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Jul 17–25, 20268 nights

8 Day TWIM Retreat

Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO · Midwest

$950

$450 deposit then $500 balance; full refund up to 2 months prior

Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Punnadhammo · space open

8-day residential retreat at Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center practicing TWIM (Transcendent Wisdom in Meditation) with teacher Punnadhammo.

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Jul 17–26, 20269 nights

Summer Insight Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Tempel Smith, Bonnie Duran, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Greg Scharf, Kristina Baré · space open

Insight Meditation techniques open direct experience of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and non-self, uprooting ignorance that keeps us in cycles of suffering. Silent 9-night retreat. Can be combined with the Summer Lovingkindness Retreat for 18 nights.

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Jul 20–26, 20266 nights

July Sesshin

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$280–380

$50 deposit to hold space; balance due upon arrival

Zen · with Jogen Salzberg Sensei, Patrick Bansho Green, Myoyu Haley Voekel · full (waitlist open)

for Prior silent retreat required (weekend or 5–7 day)

Summer sesshin to study the self, forget the self, and glimpse Buddha Nature. Rigorous silent retreat requiring at least one prior silent weekend or 5–7 day retreat elsewhere. Full-time attendance mandatory.

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Jul 21–26, 20265 nights

Seeing That Frees: Exploring the Path of Emptiness

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Residential waitlisted; only commuter spaces available.

Insight/Emptiness (Rob Burbea's approach) · with Yahel Avigur · full (waitlist open)

for Intermediate to advanced; min 3 years practice, 2 prior 5-night retreats, prior experience with Burbea's teachings

Silent retreat exploring emptiness as lack of intrinsic existence following Rob Burbea's teachings, with guided meditations, Dharma talks, and silent practice. Noble Silence maintained throughout.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 23 – Aug 2, 202610 nights

July Zen Circle

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,071–1,190

Members $1,071 / non-members $1,190; triple room + meals included. Optional upgrades: double +$500, single +$1,000. Full payment required at registration.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Norman Fischer, Roshi, Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong, Roshi, Konjin Gaelyn Godwin, Roshi, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei, Steven Heine, PhD, Dr. Bruce Linton, Koshin Flint Sparks · space open

Residential Zen circle with meditation three times daily, dharma talks, teacher interviews, samu, councils, and integrated calligraphy and Dōgen seminars. Flexible personal practice days within a full monastic schedule.

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Jul 24–30, 20266 nights

Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion: A Retreat for Young Adults (18-35)

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$530–830 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $530, Base $630, Generosity $830; teacher dana separate. Special scholarships for health/healing professions beyond standard 50% cap.

Insight Meditation · with Keri Pederson, Jason Bartlett · full (waitlist open)

for For practitioners aged 18–35

Buddhist teachings developing wisdom and compassion through moment-by-moment awareness; daily instructions, group meetings, silent and community exercises. Designed for practitioners aged 18–35.

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Jul 26–31, 20265 nights

6-Day Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; waitlist also full

Insight / Vipassana · with Ines Freedman, Matthew Brensilver · full (may have waitlist)

Six-day silent insight retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers.

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Jul 30 – Aug 10, 202611 nights

Yeshe Lama: Year Two

Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West

$1,390–1,995 · + dana · as low as $1,060 · scholarships

Tuition $895–$1,225 (community supported–standard); room/board $165–$770; dana $220–$660 suggested; by invitation

Tibetan Buddhism (Longchen Nyingthig / Dzogchen) · with Lama Rigzin Drolma, Lama Namgyal Dorje, Tulku Ösel Dorje · check site for space

for By invitation; completed Ngöndro accumulations and Year One attendance or teacher approval required

Advanced residential retreat studying Jigme Lingpa's Yeshe Lama, a key Dzogchen manual in the Longchen Nyingthig tradition, with immersive outdoor meditation practice. Requires Year One completion or prior teacher approval.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 31 – Aug 6, 20266 nights

Resting in Embodied Presence

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$530–830 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $530, Base $630, Generosity $830; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available.

Insight / Four Foundations of Mindfulness · with Carole Melkonian · space open

Based on Four Foundations of Mindfulness, emphasizing body as primary refuge for presence; silent sitting/walking meditation, chanting, reflections, group meetings, Q&As, optional qi gong.

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Jul 31 – Aug 5, 20265 nights

Returning to Love: An Insight Dialogue Retreat

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,300 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent) to $1,300 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,339; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Dialogue · with Phyllis Hicks, Joyce Curnan · space open

Blends silent meditation and Insight Dialogue practice in dyads and small groups; dharma talks, mindful movement, and time in nature; deepens awareness, release, and spiritual friendship through relational practice.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 1–31, 202630 nights

Awareness & Wisdom Retreat

The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · as low as $35 · sliding scale · scholarships

Per-night sliding scale (Supported $110 – Benefactor $345, 2026 rates); You Choose financial assistance from $35/night for month-long stays; BIPOC rate from $25/night

Vipassana / Theravada · with Andrea Fella, Diana Clark · full (waitlist open)

for For experienced practitioners

Exploration of four foundations of mindfulness emphasizing recognizing mind's attitude and cultivating wise view; small group discussions twice weekly. Applications due April 1, 2026; preference for full-month attendance.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 1–31, 202630 nights

Awareness & Wisdom Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2026: $110–$345/night (7–30 nights). Financial assistance available.

Insight / Vipassana (Sayadaw U Tejaniya lineage) · with Andrea Fella, Diana Clark · full (waitlist open)

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

Four foundations of mindfulness with emphasis on wise view, drawing on both teachers' study with Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Full-month attendance preferred; partial stays reviewed case by case.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 2–9, 20267 nights

Heart of the Mountain Sesshin: A Backpacking Sesshin

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Battle Ground, WA · West Coast

$280–380

Zen · with Sara Shinei Monial, Danney Soten Lynch · space open

for Prior meditation retreat and backpacking experience strongly recommended

Backpacking sesshin with ~8 hours daily seated meditation, chanting, and guided hiking at Bell's Mountain. Participants hike uphill carrying communal gear to base camp. Prior meditation retreat and backpacking experience strongly recommended.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 4–9, 20265 nights

Finding Balance in Chaos: A Mindfulness Retreat for Coming Back to Ourselves

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Residential waitlisted; commuter spaces available.

Insight/Mindfulness · with Bill Morgan, Susan Morgan · full (waitlist open)

Buddhist mindfulness practices—sitting, standing, lying down, and walking meditation—aimed at calming the nervous system and soothing accumulated stress. Noble silence observed during much of the program.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 4–8, 20264 nights

Young Adult Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, Vinny Ferraro · space open

for Young adults ages 18–32 years

Silent retreat for ages 18–32. Practice mindfulness and compassion in a kind community, find freedom from overstimulation, and rest in the moment-by-moment experience of being human.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 7–20, 202613 nights

Luminous Mind

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$1,375–2,130 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $1,375, Base $1,620, Generosity $2,130; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available. Capped at 32 participants.

Samatha/Jhana and Dzogchen · with Tina Rasmussen · space open

for Minimum two 6-night/7-day silent residential retreats, at least one with Tina Rasmussen

Thirteen-day retreat emphasizing Bodhicitta awakening and Samatha concentration; participants may deepen Samatha practice or explore Dzogchen/Rigpa in the final week. Capped at 32 participants.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 9–16, 20267 nights

1-Week Insight Santa Cruz Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; waitlist also full

Insight / Vipassana · with Dawn Neal, Mary Grace Orr, Kodo Conlin · full (may have waitlist)

One-week silent insight retreat in the Insight Santa Cruz program.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 10–16, 20266 nights

Grasses, Trees, and the Great Earth Sesshin

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$280–380 · sliding scale

$50 deposit; balance due upon arrival; dormitory and tent camping options

Zen · with Amy Kisei Sensei, Myoyu Haley Voekel · space open

for Prior Zen retreat experience required

Silent retreat exploring the five elements and interconnection with earth, waters, air, and sky. Primarily outdoor activities; dormitory or tent camping options. Requires prior Zen retreat experience.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 13–22, 20269 nights

Nine Bodies Insight Retreat: Exploring Natural Capacities of Consciousness

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$1,251–2,691 · as low as $765 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $1,251–$2,691; commuter $765; camping option available (5 spots, price not stated). Financial assistance on request. Hybrid format—residential and online simultaneously.

Insight Meditation (Nine Bodies of Consciousness) · with Tuere Sala · check site for space

for Intermediate to advanced; must have completed at least one 5+ day silent Vipassana residential retreat

Insight Meditation retreat using the Nine Bodies of Consciousness map, guiding practitioners through embodied awareness toward increasingly subtle states of consciousness to reduce conceptualization and support liberating insight.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 13–23, 202610 nights

Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati) Retreat

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$1,000–2,600 · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $1,000 (tent) to $2,600 (kuti); sliding scale $1,030–$2,678; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Theravada / Mindfulness of Breathing · with Rachael O'Brien · space open

Trains in Anapanasati, the earliest form of Buddhist meditation; develops sensitivities to the felt sense of the body and energies of mind; nine-night immersion open to all experience levels.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 13–16, 20263 nights

How to Train a Happy Mind

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast

$270–825 · + dana · scholarships

Tiers: commuting $270, camping $345, RV $375, dorm $426, quad $570, private room $735, cabin $825; teacher dana encouraged, cash offering on final day.

Tibetan Buddhist · with Scott Snibbe · space open

Three-day retreat with eight guided meditations drawn from Tibetan Buddhist teachings to cultivate happiness, strengthen relationships, and respond to life with clarity, compassion, and resilience. No prior experience required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 14–20, 20266 nights

The Path of Liberation: Insight Meditation and the Buddha's Early Teachings

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Anushka Fernandopulle, Victoria Cary, Gullu Singh · space open

Rooted in the Buddha's early teachings, this silent 6-night retreat deepens mindfulness and lovingkindness, investigating the causes of suffering and the possibility of release through guided meditation, Dharma stories, and embodied awareness.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 15–20, 20265 nights

The Ösel Nyingtig Gathering

Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West

$670–945 · as low as $500 · scholarships

Tuition $425–$595 (community supported–standard); room/board $75–$350; optional Special Instructions add-on $50–$108

Tibetan Buddhism (Ösel Nyingtig / Tröma Nagmo) · with Tulku Ösel Dorje, Khenmo Tsering Lhamo · space open

Annual gathering for Tröma Nagmo practices including empowerments, chöd, and teachings on 'The Self-Liberation of Ego Clinging.' Onsite participants join overnight practice sessions on sacred land. Requires practice texts and ritual instruments.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 16–22, 20266 nights

2026 Refuge of Belonging Annual Retreat

devon + nico hase — Crestone, CO · Mountain West

+ dana · as low as $200

Dana-based, no fixed tuition; $200 non-refundable deposit required to hold spot

Insight Meditation · with Devon Hase, Nico Hase · space open

for Requires completion of at least two prior week-long insight meditation retreats and an established relationship with Devon and/or Nico

Week-long residential retreat with noble silence, guided meditations, dharma talks, and individual teacher meetings. Brings together the Refuge of Belonging community for intensive insight meditation practice.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 21–26, 20265 nights

Gradual Path, Luminous Heart

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$440–690 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $440, Base $525, Generosity $690; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available.

Theravada · with Ayyā Suvijjānā Bhikkhuni, Ayya Niyyānika Bhikkhuni · space open

Cultivates luminous heart through metta and the Eightfold Path, integrating clarity of training with heart cultivation; taught by two Theravada Buddhist nuns. Suitable for all experience levels.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 25–30, 20265 nights

Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness

Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West

$570–1,045 · + dana

Tuition $495–$695; room/board $75–$350; dana $100–$300 suggested

Tibetan Buddhism (Dzogchen / Machig Labdrön) · with Dorje Lopön Charlotte Rotterdam, Lopön Pieter Oosthuizen · space open

Five-day residential retreat exploring open awareness through Machig Labdrön's Dzogchen teachings, with daily meditation, source text contemplation, and optional overnight chöd practice. Open to all experience levels.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 26–29, 20263 nights

Open, Spacious, and Free: a Mahamudra Meditation Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Tibetan Buddhist / Mahamudra · with Khenpo Karma Tenkyong · space open

for Some meditation experience and group retreat experience required

Mahamudra meditation retreat presenting shamatha-mindfulness from the Mahamudra tradition; discovering innate wisdom in all aspects of experience and viewing emotions as sources of wisdom rather than obstacles. Some prior meditation and group retreat experience required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 26–30, 20264 nights

Four-Day Sesshin

San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast

$483–728 · as low as $242 · sliding scale · scholarships

Rates vary by room type; meals included. Sliding scale 1 from $242 (shared student) to $364 (guest house single). BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Aug 19.

Soto Zen · with Kokyo Henkel · space open

Intensive four-day Zen sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, and ceremonies. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners. Formal meals included; bring or purchase oryoki set.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 27–30, 20263 nights

Hearts Rooted In Sangha: A BIPOC Loving-kindness Retreat

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$300–780 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $300 (tent) to $780 (kuti); sliding scale $309–$803; additional financial aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight / Loving-kindness (Metta) · with Lev Michael Moses, Dr. Hy V. Huynh · space open

for BIPOC affinity space

BIPOC retreat grounded in Buddhist metta (loving-kindness) and sangha (community) teachings; silent practice, optional group sessions, and a co-created ancestor and compassion altar.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 28–31, 20263 nights

At Peace With Ourselves: An Insight Meditation Retreat

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$265–415 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $265, Base $315, Generosity $415; teacher dana separate. Was a lottery retreat; registration closed April 14, 2026.

Insight Meditation · with Keri Pederson · check site for space

Silent insight meditation retreat; sitting and walking meditations, loving-kindness practice, evening talks, and small group meetings. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. Lottery retreat — registration closed.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 28 – Sep 4, 20267 nights

Kripalu, Massachusetts

Jhourney — Stockbridge, MA · East Coast

from $3,995 · scholarships

From $3,995; room type affects price; $1,000 deposit; monthly payment plans; limited scholarships available

Jhana meditation · space open

Week-long jhana retreat at Kripalu Center in the Berkshires; group instruction, guided meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation; 125 acres with lake views, organic meals, hiking trails.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 29 – Sep 12, 202614 nights

Walking Mountain Pilgrimage Sesshin

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$550–730

Food included; two-week program (pilgrimage week + full silent sesshin week)

Zen · with Sara Shinei Monial, Danney Soten Lynch · space open

for Prior backpacking and week-long retreat experience required

Two-week backpacking pilgrimage: week one combines daily walking, meditation, and chanting; week two is full silent sesshin with 8 hours of daily seated meditation. Physically demanding; food included. Requires prior backpacking and week-long retreat experience.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 29 – Sep 6, 20268 nights

Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast

$720–2,200 · scholarships

Tiers: commuting $720, camping $920, RV $1000, dorm $1136, quad $1520, private room $1960, cabin $2200; scholarship deadline one month prior.

Tibetan Buddhist (FPMT) · with Hans Burghardt, Marina Brucet · space open

Introductory FPMT course blending ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern science across seven experiential modules covering meditation, happiness, suffering, and mental well-being.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 30 – Sep 26, 202627 nights

28-Day Experienced Practitioners Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; refundable deposit required; waitlist also full

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ines Freedman · full (may have waitlist)

for Four+ 7-day silent Vipassana retreats required

28-day silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 1–30, 202629 nights

Touching the Earth: A NatureDharma Retreat

The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · as low as $35 · sliding scale · scholarships

Per-night sliding scale (Supported $110 – Benefactor $345, 2026 rates); You Choose financial assistance from $35/night for month-long stays; BIPOC rate from $25/night

Vipassana / NatureDharma · with Susie Harrington, Jaya Rudgard · full (waitlist open)

for For experienced practitioners

Outdoor sitting, walking meditation, and dharma talks in forest, meadows, and open spaces; the natural world as teacher. Full-month minimum required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 1–30, 202629 nights

Touching the Earth: A NatureDharma Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2026: $110–$345/night (7–30 nights). Full-month attendance mandatory.

Insight / NatureDharma · with Susie Harrington, Jaya Rudgard · full (waitlist open)

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

Dharma practice integrated with the natural world; sitting, walking, talks, and instruction conducted outdoors within the forest landscape. Full-month attendance mandatory.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 2–7, 20265 nights

The Path of Recovery: Healing the Wounds of Addiction

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,475 · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent on ground) to $1,475 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,519; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Meditation / Recovery · with Kevin Griffin, Greg Pergament · space open

Primarily silent retreat blending Buddhist mindfulness with recovery work; insight meditation, heart practices, dharma talks, support meetings, and daily Qigong; attendees must be at least 30 days clean and sober.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 4–10, 20266 nights

Awakening

Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast

$530–830 · + dana · scholarships

Subsidized $530, Base $630, Generosity $830; teacher dana separate. Scholarships available.

Insight Meditation · with Narayan Helen Liebenson, Tim Geil · space open

for One previous 6-day retreat or three 3-5 day retreats, plus two years of insight meditation practice

For experienced practitioners; silent sitting/walking meditation, teacher meetings, and dharma talks supporting deeper engagement with Buddhist teachings and the next step in spiritual growth.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 8–13, 20265 nights

Jizo Sesshin

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$280–380

$50 deposit to hold space; balance due upon arrival

Zen · with Jan Chozen Bays Roshi, Laura Jomon Martin · space open

for Prior experience with silent retreats required

Silent retreat focused on qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva—benevolence, optimism, fearlessness, determination. Includes creative art projects and educational presentations alongside traditional sesshin schedule. In-person only. Requires prior silent retreat experience.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 11–13, 20262 nights

Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

· as low as $330 · scholarships

Tuition $250 + lodging (car camping to junior suite); off-land $40/night for meals ($250 + $80 = $330); financial assistance and donation options available

Shambhala · with Gelong Loden Nyima · space open

for Not intended as an initial introduction to meditation practice; prior experience recommended

Two-day silent retreat with sitting meditation, walking meditation, and mindful eating; minimal instruction. Emphasizes self-kindness and connection with natural basic goodness. Not intended as an initial introduction to meditation.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 17–20, 20263 nights

Rooted in the Turning World (LGBTQIA+)

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$300–780 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $300 (tent) to $780 (kuti); sliding scale $309–$803; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Zen / Vipassana · with Em Morrison, Prince M. Levy-Benítez · space open

for LGBTQIA+

Blends Zen and Vipassana practice; space to reconnect with rootedness amidst the Eight Worldly Winds and contemporary challenges; mindfulness to meet difficulty with dignity and community connection.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 23–27, 20264 nights

Short Intro to TWIM

Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO · Midwest

$475

Full payment required upfront; full refund up to 3 months prior

Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · space open

Brief introductory residential retreat guiding participants through foundational TWIM meditation practice at Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 25 – Oct 8, 202613 nights

The Heart of Our Practice: From Ordinary Mind to Awakening

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$1,300–3,835 · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $1,300 (tent on ground) to $3,835 (kuti); sliding scale $1,339–$3,950; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Meditation · with Donald Rothberg · space open

for Must have completed at least two 5-night or longer silent Insight Meditation retreats (or obtain teacher permission)

Two-week intensive exploring concentration, insight into impermanence and non-self, lovingkindness, compassion, and non-dual awareness; daily Qigong; connects retreat practices to ongoing daily life.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 26 – Oct 3, 20267 nights

Soul of the Mountain Sesshin: A Backpacking Sesshin at Bells Mountain

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Battle Ground, WA · West Coast

$280–380

Zen · with Sara Shinei Monial, Danney Soten Lynch · space open

for Prior backpacking and meditation retreat experience recommended

Intensive silent Zen backpacking sesshin with 8 hours of daily seated meditation. Participants hike 2–5 miles uphill carrying personal and communal gear to base camp. Prior meditation retreat and backpacking experience recommended.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 1–24, 202623 nights

Fall Practice Period: The Teachings of Zen Master Zhao Zhou

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,863–2,070

Members $1,863 / non-members $2,070; 23 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$575, single +$1,150. $200 deposit after acceptance.

Zen · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei, Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei · space open

Month-long residential intensive on Zhao Zhou's Zen teachings. Daily zazen, dharma talks, study seminars, teacher interviews, and work practice; culminates in a week-long silent sesshin. Participants remain on campus throughout.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 8–18, 202610 nights

October Sesshin – The Ancient Way

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$75–480

Tiered pricing; online track also available as a separate offering

Zen · with Hogen Bays Roshi, Patrick Bansho Green, Darah Shonin Ashton · space open

for Beginners Mind Weekend or 5–7 day retreat prerequisite

Longest annual sesshin at Great Vow, held during autumn ango. Rigorous silent meditation retreat with both in-person and online options. Requires prior Beginners Mind Weekend or 5–7 day silent retreat.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 8–11, 20263 nights

4-Day Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 8, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein, Ines Freedman · check site for space

Four-day silent insight retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 13–18, 20265 nights

Awakening the Feminine Buddha: From Tārā and Kwan Yin to Our Own Embodied Wisdom

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,475 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent) to $1,475 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,519; Hemera Foundation Fellowships accepted; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Vajrayana-influenced / Feminine Buddhist Traditions · with Lisa Ernst · space open

for Women's retreat

Women's retreat exploring the awakened feminine—wisdom, compassion, fearless responsiveness—through practices inspired by Tārā, Kwan Yin, and early Buddhist traditions.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 14 – Dec 15, 202662 nights

2026 Fall Practice Period

San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast

$2,415 · as low as $845 · sliding scale · scholarships

Nine-week residential commitment. Tiers: Benefactor $3,019 / Standard $2,415 / Member $2,174 / Sliding Scale 1 $1,208 / Sliding Scale 2 $845. Non-refundable $30 application fee. BIPOC and general support funds available. Application deadline Sep 3.

Soto Zen · with Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler · space open

for Prior Zen experience required (at least one all-day sit, sesshin, or guest student stay)

Nine-week intensive residential Zen practice period with daily zazen, work practice, dharma study, communal meals, and ceremonies. Full-duration commitment required. Application-based.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 16–21, 20265 nights

Practicing Spiritual Abolition through the Heart Sutra

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request.

Cross-tradition (Heart Sutra/Mahayana, Tibetan-influenced) · with Lama Rod Owens, sister sadada · space open

Explores the Heart Sutra through Lama Rod Owens' spiritual abolition framework—examining emptiness and liberation via silent meditation, dharma talks, and group discussion. Noble silence and discussion periods alternate.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 17–24, 20267 nights

Sesshin during Fall Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$882–980

Members $882 / non-members $980; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.

Zen · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei, Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei · space open

Intensive week-long Zen retreat in Noble Silence. Daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Sesshin means 'gathering the heart/mind.'

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 18–25, 20267 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 18, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Mei Elliot, Kodo Conlin · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 30 – Nov 4, 20265 nights

The Liberating Power of Mindfulness: Finding Freedom from Entanglements

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Optional Eight Precepts commitment available.

Theravada/Vipassana · with Ayya Santussika · space open

for Intermediate to advanced; at least two previous five-day Buddhist residential retreats required

Explores Four Establishments of Mindfulness to recognize and release old habits, incorporating chanting and simple Theravada ritual. Noble silence observed during much of the program; optional Eight Precepts available.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 30 – Nov 2, 20263 nights

4-Day Insight Retreat (Ages 20s–30s)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 30, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein, Matthew Brensilver · check site for space

for Ages 20s–30s

Four-day silent insight retreat for practitioners in their 20s and 30s.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 1–30, 202629 nights

The Brahmaviharas: A Refuge for the Heart

The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · as low as $35 · sliding scale · scholarships

Per-night sliding scale (Supported $110 – Benefactor $345, 2026 rates); You Choose financial assistance from $35/night for month-long stays; BIPOC rate from $25/night

Vipassana / Brahmavihara · with Devin Berry, DaRa Williams · space open

for For experienced practitioners

Immersion in loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity as expressions of an awakened heart; explores metta as concentration practice for full-month attendees.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 1–30, 202629 nights

The Brahmaviharas: A Refuge for the Heart

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$110–345 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2026: $110–$345/night (7–30 nights).

Insight / Vipassana — Brahmaviharas · with Devin Berry, DaRa Williams · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

Deep exploration of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity as pathways to an awakened heart, including metta concentration practice.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 3–8, 20265 nights

Zen and the Undoing of Doing—a Body/Mind Retreat

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,300 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent) to $1,300 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,339; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Soto Zen / Alexander Technique · with Rev. Teijo Munnich, Meredith McIntosh · space open

Integrates Zen Master Dogen's meditation teachings with the Alexander Technique for body-mind harmony; daily talks, hands-on guidance during meditation, and group discussions; beginners and experienced practitioners welcome.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 6–15, 20269 nights

From Concept to Experience: Apprehending Dhamma Through Insight Dialogue

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$1,251–2,691 · + dana · as low as $765 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $1,251–$2,691; commuter $765. Financial assistance on request. Teachers receive separate dana support. Residential waitlisted; commuter open.

Insight Dialogue (relational Vipassana) · with Gregory Kramer · full (waitlist open)

for Intermediate to advanced; min 5 years Dharma experience, 3 prior 5-night silent retreats

Nine-night retreat using Insight Dialogue—relational inquiry practice—to move from conceptual Dhamma to direct experience, combining silent meditation, Dharma talks, and structured mindful-speaking exercises.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 8–15, 20267 nights

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Jhourney — Zephyr Cove, NV · Mountain West

from $4,595 · scholarships

Starting at $4,595; room type affects price; $1,000 deposit; monthly payment plans; limited scholarships available

Jhana meditation · space open

Week-long jhana retreat at Zephyr Point on Lake Tahoe at 6,200 ft elevation; group instruction, 1-on-1 facilitation, private beach access, lodging and meals included.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 9–15, 20266 nights

November Sesshin – Gratitude

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$25–380 · sliding scale

No set price; all welcome with donations from the heart

Zen · with Jogen Salzberg Sensei, Patrick Bansho Green, Anusha Enryu Fernando · space open

for Prior Beginners Mind Weekend or 5–7 day silent retreat required (first-time attendees)

Week-long silent sesshin celebrating community gratitude. No set price; all welcome with heart donations. Participants invited to bring food donations. Prior Beginners Mind Weekend or 5–7 day silent retreat required for first-time in-person attendees.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 10–15, 20265 nights

Five-Day Sesshin

San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast

$590–882 · as low as $295 · sliding scale · scholarships

Rates vary by room type; meals included. Sliding scale 1 from $295 (shared student) to $441 (guest house single). BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Oct 27.

Soto Zen · with Kokyo Henkel · space open

for Minimum two in-person one-day sittings required

Traditional five-day Soto Zen sesshin with formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. Prior Zen experience required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 11–15, 20264 nights

A Life that Works

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$400–1,180 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $400 (tent) to $1,180 (kuti); sliding scale $412–$1,215; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Meditation / Buddhist Ethics · with David McKay · space open

Explores self-care, maintaining a clear and steady mind, heart-centered awareness, and practical skills for ethical living and authentic action; grounded in Buddhist dharma.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 13–15, 20262 nights

Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Shambhala · with Loden Nyima · check site for space

for Prior meditation experience recommended

Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 15–22, 20267 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 15, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Matthew Brensilver · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 29 – Dec 6, 20267 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 29, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 1–8, 20267 nights

Rohatsu: Circle of the Way

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,008–1,120

Members $1,008 / non-members $1,120; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei, Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei, Genzan Quennell, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, James Fushin Bristol, Sensei · space open

Annual intensive retreat celebrating Buddha's awakening. Silent throughout; daily zazen, walking meditation, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Led by Roshi Joan Halifax with senior teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 3–13, 202610 nights

Jhanas, Metta, and Emptiness

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$1,000–2,050 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $1,000 (tent) to $2,050 (lodge shared; kuti tier not listed); sliding scale $1,030–$2,678; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight / Jhana Meditation · with Mary Aubry · space open

for Must have attended at least two previous seven-day silent meditation retreats

Develops jhanas (concentration states) to deepen insight practice; covers Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination, and emptiness; daily metta practice; for experienced meditators only.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 4–11, 20267 nights

The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

· as low as $945 · scholarships

Tuition $665 + lodging (multiple tiers); off-land $40/night for meals ($665 + $280 = $945); financial assistance available

Mindfulness / Shambhala · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson · space open

for Open to experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites

Seven-day silent meditation retreat emphasizing deep mindfulness practice; suited for experienced meditators and mindfulness teachers. Fulfills prerequisites for MBSR teacher training programs.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 6–13, 20267 nights

December Sesshin – Rohatsu

Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast

$75–380 · sliding scale

Registration opens Aug 1, 2026; $50 deposit required; silver dragon option for practitioners 60+

Zen · with Hogen Bays Roshi, Larry Fuho Trussell, Darah Shonin Ashton · check site for space

for Prior silent retreat experience required

Annual Rohatsu sesshin celebrating Buddha's awakening. One of the more rigorous sesshin with early rising and late-night sitting. Silver dragon option for practitioners 60+. Also available online. Requires prior silent retreat experience.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 6–13, 20267 nights

Rohatsu Sesshin

San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast

$827–1,235 · as low as $538 · sliding scale · scholarships

Seven-night retreat; rates vary by room type. Sliding scale from $538 (shared student) to $803 (guest house single). Meals included. BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Nov 27.

Soto Zen · with Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler · space open

for Minimum two in-person one-day sittings at Green Gulch or City Center required

Seven-day Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, with formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 8–13, 20265 nights

Gateway to Chan Hybrid Retreat

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Online option also available ($189–$299). Hybrid format—residential and online participants simultaneously.

Chan/Zen · with Guo Gu · check site for space

for Having participated in at least one 6-day residential Buddhist retreat

Silent Chan retreat exploring silent illumination and investigating critical phrases to deepen contemplative practice. Noble silence throughout except specific exercises. Residential and online participants join simultaneously.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 13–20, 20267 nights

1-Week Metta Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens August 13, 2026

Insight / Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell · check site for space

One-week silent retreat focused on metta (loving-kindness) meditation.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 15–20, 20265 nights

Meet the Kuan Yin Dharmas: Bringing the Mahayana and Theravada into Harmony

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast

$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships

Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Currently waitlist only.

Mahayana/Theravada blend · with Kittisaro, Thanissara · full (waitlist open)

for Intermediate to advanced practitioners

Retreat bridging Theravada and Mahayana via Kuan Yin's teachings through silent meditation, chanting, bowing practice, and ceremony, addressing healing and collective transformation. Noble silence throughout.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 20275 nights

Grounding in Presence, Compassion, and Wise Intention

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$500–1,475 · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $500 (tent) to $1,475 (kuti); sliding scale $515–$1,519; additional aid for BIPOC and young adults

Insight Meditation · with Eve Decker, Lev Michael Moses · check site for space

Deepening presence and compassion through wise intention; 'intention is karma'; practices supporting clarity, courage, and peace; new year transition retreat at Southern Dharma.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 1–3, 20272 nights

Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Shambhala · with Loden Nyima · check site for space

for Prior meditation experience recommended

Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 1–31, 202730 nights

Open Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana · with Winnie Nazarko, Shelly Graf · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 6–27, 202721 nights

January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast

· as low as $717 · sliding scale · scholarships

Three-week residential. Sliding scale by room: shared student $717–$1,791; single student $992–$2,481; shared guest house $855–$2,136; single guest house $1,875–$3,125. Non-refundable $30 application fee. BIPOC and general support funds available. Application deadline Dec 1.

Soto Zen · with Zoketsu Norman Fischer · space open

for Prior Zen experience required (at least one all-day sit, sesshin, or guest stay at Green Gulch)

Three-week residential intensive combining zazen with study of Lojong compassion practice. Includes Dharma talks, classes, work practice, and formal meals. Concludes with a five-day sesshin.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 7–29, 202722 nights

Winter Practice Period: Moon in a Dewdrop

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,782–1,980

Members $1,782 / non-members $1,980; 22 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$550, single +$1,100.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Wendy Johnson, Sensei, Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei · space open

Month-long residential Zen training through Dōgen's 'Moon in a Dewdrop.' Daily zazen, seminars on Genjōkōan and related fascicles, teacher interviews, and work practice; includes two Zazenkais and a concluding week-long sesshin.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 13–18, 20275 nights

6-Day LGBTQIA+ Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens September 13, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with bruni dávila, Marjolein Janssen · check site for space

for LGBTQIA+

Six-day silent insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 22–29, 20277 nights

Sesshin during Winter Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$891–990

Members $891 / non-members $990; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei · space open

Intensive seven-night silent Zen retreat concluding the Winter Practice Period. Noble Silence observed throughout; daily zazen, walking meditation, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jan 24–31, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens September 24, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Liên Shutt · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Feb 1–28, 202727 nights

Open Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana · with Jill Shepherd, Nakawe Cuebas Berrios · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Feb 14–21, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens October 14, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kim Allen · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Feb 18–28, 202710 nights

February Zen Circle

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,116–1,240

Members $1,116 / non-members $1,240; 10 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$500, single +$1,000. $100 deposit.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei, Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei, Mingzhou Guo, Jane Hirshfield, Clark Strand · space open

Ten-night residential Zen circle with meditation three times daily, dharma talks, teacher interviews, samu, and councils. Integrated calligraphy and haiku workshops over two weekends within the full monastic schedule.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Feb 28 – Mar 7, 20277 nights

1-Week Metta Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens October 28, 2026; co-teacher TBD

Insight / Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori · check site for space

One-week silent retreat focused on metta (loving-kindness) meditation. Co-teacher TBD.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Mar 1–31, 202730 nights

Spring Insight & Lovingkindness Practice

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana — Lovingkindness · with Rebecca Bradshaw, Devin Berry · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Mar 1–31, 202730 nights

2027 Month-long Retreat at Southern Dharma

Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast

$3,000–7,800 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Tiers from $3,000 (tent on ground/platform) to $7,800 (kuti); sliding scale $3,090–$8,034; additional financial aid available

Insight / Mindfulness (Four Foundations) · with Rupert Marques, Kerstin Deibert · full (waitlist open)

for Minimum 14 nights of structured Buddhist meditation retreats required, including at least two silent residential retreats of six nights or longer

Month-long silent retreat on four foundations of mindfulness; guided meditations and dharma talks emphasizing intimacy with the more-than-human world; strong community support throughout.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Mar 14–21, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 14, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kaira Jewel Lingo · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Mar 28 – Apr 6, 20279 nights

10-Day Awareness and Wisdom Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 28, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Andrea Fella, Dawn Neal · check site for space

Ten-day silent retreat exploring awareness and wisdom through mindfulness practice.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 1–30, 202729 nights

The Brahma Viharas are the divine abodes

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month required.

Insight / Vipassana — Brahmaviharas · with Narayan H Liebenson, Matthew Hepburn · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 1–24, 202723 nights

Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$1,863–2,070

Members $1,863 / non-members $2,070; 23 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$575, single +$1,150. $200 deposit after acceptance.

Zen · with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei · space open

Month-long traditional intensive combining daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, book study, private teacher interviews, and council practice. All participants remain on campus; includes two Zazenkais and a concluding week-long sesshin.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 13–18, 20275 nights

6-Day Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens December 13, 2026; co-teacher TBD

Insight / Vipassana · with Ines Freedman · check site for space

Six-day silent insight retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers. Co-teacher TBD.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 16–21, 20275 nights

Sitting in Beauty: A 5-day Silent Meditation Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

· as low as $650

Tuition $450 + lodging (car camping to junior suite); off-land $40/night for meals ($450 + $200 = $650)

Mindfulness-Based (MBSR) · with Janet Solyntjes · space open

Five-day silent retreat cultivating mindfulness through meditation, yoga, slow walking, and loving-kindness in a supportive silent atmosphere following the MBSR approach. Daily instruction, dharma talks, and small group discussions.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 17–24, 20277 nights

Sesshin during Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West

$882–980

Members $882 / non-members $980; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance. Prior day-long retreat recommended but not required.

Zen · with Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei, Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei · space open

Seven-night intensive Zen retreat in Noble Silence. Daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Prior day-long retreat experience recommended but not required.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 25 – May 9, 202714 nights

2-Week Experienced Practitioners Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 25, 2026

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark · check site for space

for Four+ 7-day silent Vipassana retreats required

Two-week silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights

Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Shambhala · with Loden Nyima · check site for space

for Prior meditation experience recommended

Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.

verified Jun 11, 2026

May 1–31, 202730 nights

A Living Lineage of Practice: 37 Factors of Awakening

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month preferred.

Insight / Vipassana · with Sayadaw U Jagara, Venerable Canda · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

May 4–11, 20277 nights

Cultivating the Wise Heart: Practicing the "Divine Abodes" (Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity)

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Donald Rothberg · space open

Seven-day retreat exploring lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity through sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, Qigong, and individual meetings. Open to beginners and practitioners of all traditions.

verified Jun 11, 2026

May 16–23, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens January 16, 2027; co-teacher TBD

Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 1–30, 202729 nights

Awareness and Wisdom Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month required. Registration by lottery.

Insight / Vipassana · with Carol Wilson, Andrea Fella · check site for space

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 11–18, 20277 nights

The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Mindfulness / Shambhala · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson · check site for space

for Open to experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites

Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites. Recurring series — see Dec 2026 listing for typical pricing and format.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 13–20, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 13, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Nolitha Tsengiwe, Devon Hase · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jun 27 – Jul 4, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat (Spanish)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 27, 2027

Insight / Vipassana (en español) · with Andrea Castillo, David Lorey · check site for space

for Prior Insight meditation introduction and teacher permission required

One-week silent insight retreat conducted in Spanish. Requires prior Insight meditation introduction and teacher permission.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 1–31, 202730 nights

Heartstream Dharma: Clear Seeing, Tender Heart

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month preferred.

Insight / Vipassana · with Devin Berry, Tara Mulay · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Jul 18 – Aug 1, 202714 nights

2-Week Mindfulness of Mind Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 18, 2027

Insight / Vipassana (U Tejaniya style) · with Andrea Fella · check site for space

for Four+ 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style required

Two-week silent retreat in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style focusing on mindfulness of mind. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in U Tejaniya style.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 1–31, 202730 nights

Open Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana · with Annie Nugent, Greg Scharf · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 8–15, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens April 8, 2027; co-teacher TBD

Insight / Vipassana · with Diana Clark · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Aug 29 – Sep 25, 202727 nights

28-Day Experienced Practitioners Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens March 29, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ines Freedman · check site for space

for Four+ 7-day silent Vipassana retreats required

28-day silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Sep 1–30, 202729 nights

The Still Heart of Awareness

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month required. Registration by lottery.

Insight / Vipassana · with Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong · check site for space

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 1–31, 202730 nights

Seeing Things as They Are

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). Full month preferred.

Insight / Vipassana · with Deborah Helzer, Mark Nunberg · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 10–17, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 10, 2027; co-teacher TBD

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Oct 24–31, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 24, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ying Chen · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 1–30, 202729 nights

Open Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana · with Winnie Nazarko, Kristina Baré · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 12–14, 20272 nights

Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Shambhala · with Loden Nyima · check site for space

for Prior meditation experience recommended

Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 13–20, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 13, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, DaRa Williams · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Santa Cruz Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 28, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Dawn Neal, Mary Grace Orr, Bob Stahl · check site for space

One-week silent insight retreat in the Insight Santa Cruz program.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 1–31, 202730 nights

Open Retreat

Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast

$115–355 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships

Sliding scale per night. 2027: $115–$355/night (7–30 nights). 7-night minimum.

Insight / Vipassana · with Chas DiCapua, Bonnie Duran · space open

for Prior retreat experience required: at least one 6-week retreat or six 1-week retreats

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 3–10, 20277 nights

The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West

cost: check site

Mindfulness / Shambhala · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson · check site for space

for Open to experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites

Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites. Recurring series — see Dec 2026 listing for typical pricing and format.

verified Jun 11, 2026

Dec 12–19, 20277 nights

1-Week Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast

free / by donation

Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens August 12, 2027

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella · check site for space

One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.

verified Jun 11, 2026

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