Metta Meditation Retreat Center
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Experiences
7 Day Vipassana Retreat
The 7 Day Vipassana Retreat at Metta Meditation Retreat Center offers an immersive experience of mindfulness and insight meditation. Participants cultivate deep awareness of the present moment through noble silence, guided meditation sessions, silent sitting, walking meditation, Dharma talks, and mindful eating practices. Led by experienced teacher Bhante Sathi, this retreat helps purify the mind, reduce stress, and develop compassion, equanimity, and wisdom. Set in a serene residential environment in Janesville, MN, the retreat provides a transformative opportunity to reconnect with inner peace and clarity. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, it's a life-enhancing journey of self-discovery.
Finding Stillness When Life Wont Slow Down
This 4-day Buddhist meditation retreat at Metta Meditation Center helps busy individuals find inner stillness amidst chaos. Through guided meditations, Dharma talks, and mindful activities, participants learn to cultivate calm and clarity. Led by experienced teacher Bhante Sathi, the retreat offers a serene natural setting, vegan meals, and a supportive community. Participants can expect to develop practical mindfulness tools, understand Buddhist principles, and discover lasting tranquility. The retreat takes place in Janesville, MN, and includes silent contemplation, Noble Silence, and mindful movement sessions.
From Surviving To Thriving
This 4-day Buddhist meditation retreat helps participants shift from survival mode to thriving. Through guided meditations, Dharma talks, and mindful activities, participants learn to transform mental patterns, cultivate resilience, and develop a foundation for lasting transformation. Led by experienced teacher Bhante Sathi, the retreat takes place at the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN, and includes vegan meals, silent contemplation, and mindful movement. Participants can expect to break free from survival patterns and step into a life of purpose, joy, and genuine thriving.
Grief Transformation Retreat
Transformative retreat using Buddhist wisdom to honor grief and loss. Learn to transform relationships through meditation and compassion practices.
Personal Hermitage Retreats
Private hermitage cabins in the woods for self-directed meditation practice. Access to 37 acres of woodlands and prairies.
Recovery & Addiction Support Retreat
Retreat for recovering practitioners supporting freedom from impulses and compulsive patterns through Buddhist mindfulness practices.
Residential Meditation Retreats
Multiple-day residential retreats with mindfulness teachings, sitting and walking meditation. Day, weekend, and longer options available.
The Wisdom Of Letting Go
This 4-day Buddhist meditation retreat explores the art of letting go, offering teachings and practices to reveal how releasing attachment leads to freedom and peace. Participants will engage in guided meditations, dharma talks, and mindful activities to distinguish between healthy caring and unhealthy clinging. The retreat takes place at the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN, and is led by experienced teacher Bhante Sathi. Through this experience, participants can expect to transform their relationship with life, bringing freedom, peace, and an open heart. The retreat includes vegan meals, silent contemplation, and noble silence, providing a profound opportunity for self-discovery and growth. By letting go of attachment, participants can discover deeper joy, authentic love, and genuine spiritual freedom.
Vipassana Retreat Over The Christmas Holidaystime December 22 27 2026 Tuesday 5 Pm Sunday 2 Pm
The Vipassana Retreat at Metta Meditation Retreat Center offers a 7-day immersive experience of mindfulness and insight meditation. Participants cultivate deep awareness of the present moment through guided meditation, silent sitting, walking meditation, and Dharma talks. The retreat is set in a serene residential environment in Janesville, MN, and provides a transformative opportunity to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with inner peace. Led by experienced teacher Bhante Sathi, the retreat is suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. With a focus on noble silence, participants can expect a profound inner exploration and a chance to develop compassion, equanimity, and wisdom.
Womens Retreat For Wellness
The Metta Meditation Center offers a serene and natural setting for groups to gather, surrounded by 37 acres of woodlands and scenic hiking trails on the shores of Lake Elysian. The center accommodates up to 42 individuals and features a conference room, dining room, multipurpose room, and fully equipped kitchen. With its simple, lakeside architecture, the center provides a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation, self-discovery, and growth. Participants can enjoy hiking trails, lake views, and a variety of amenities, including Wi-Fi, AV equipment, and air conditioning in public spaces.
Women's Wellness Retreat
Transformative retreat for women's wellness including meditation, gentle movement, skincare workshops, nutrition guidance, and mindful relationship care.