Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Experiences
312r26 Insight Meditation Retreat A Path To Clarity And The Cultivation Of The Heart Of Wisdom
Join a silent meditation retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, dedicated to the deep practice of Insight Meditation. This retreat offers a supportive and contemplative space to gently turn inward, observe the nature of the mind and body, and deepen your understanding of impermanence, interconnection, and inner freedom. Through sustained periods of sitting and walking meditation, guided instruction, Dharma talks, and meetings with teachers, participants will engage with the cultivation of clear seeing and the development of heart qualities. The retreat is open to both beginners and experienced meditators, and is held in noble silence to encourage inward reflection and a deepening of presence. Teachers include Tuere Sala, Noliwe Alexander, Rev. Shinmu Tamori Gibson, Walt Opie, and Gil Fronsdal.
318r26 Spring Insight Retreat
The Spring Insight Retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a silent meditation retreat where participants can deepen their practice of mindfulness and lovingkindness. Led by experienced teachers Matthew Brensilver, Tuere Sala, and Brian Lesage, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to cultivate wisdom, kindness, and compassion. Through systematic instructions, Dharma talks, and meetings with teachers, participants can expect to soften their hearts and open to the intensity of the human condition. The retreat takes place in a serene environment, providing a refuge for participants to explore their inner world. With a focus on accessibility, the retreat offers a sliding scale fee structure, making it possible for everyone to attend. Participants can expect to engage in meditation, mindfulness practices, and lovingkindness exercises, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
326r26 Compassion And Equanimity Heart Full Wisdom For Our Times
This silent meditation retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center offers tools to develop attention, regulate emotions, and cultivate lovingkindness, compassion, and even-mindedness. Participants practice mindfulness through stillness and movement, lectures, and meetings with guiding teachers. The retreat is open to people of all backgrounds and experience, focusing on practical applications of mindfulness. With a sliding scale fee, the program aims to make the Dharma accessible to all. Participants can expect to enhance their attention, emotional regulation, and empathy, leading to a sense of well-being and resilience. The retreat is led by experienced teachers, including Diana Winston, Dawn Mauricio, and Gullu Singh.
Awake In The Wild Coming To Our Senses In Nature Mc2d26
This immersive daylong at Spirit Rock Meditation Center offers sensory awareness practices to cultivate insight, interconnection, and love. Participants meditate outdoors, deepening their understanding of mindfulness in nature and discovering the earth as a refuge, teacher, and source of wisdom. The program takes place in the serene meadows, trees, and hills of Spirit Rock, supporting a contemplative relationship with the earth. Come prepared for moments of awe, mystery, stillness, and delight. The daylong is held rain or shine, and participants are asked to bring their own seating, lunch, and snacks.
Class Series & Continuing Education
Weekly and monthly classes addressing Buddhist texts, Dharma applications, psychology, and professional development. Many offer Continuing Education Credits.
Dedicated Practitioner Program Dppt26
The Dedicated Practitioner Program is a 2-year immersive experience at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, featuring five 7-night residential retreats focusing on study, practice, and connection in Sangha. Participants engage in meditation, study, and community building, with access to online materials and support. The program aims to foster deep spiritual growth and transformation. Set amidst the serene surroundings of Spirit Rock, this experience offers a unique opportunity for dedicated practitioners to deepen their practice and connect with like-minded individuals.
Extended Practice Retreats and Study Programs
Year-long and extended study programs for practitioners seeking deep engagement with Buddhist teachings and sustained meditation practice.
Modern Monks Timeless Wisdom Aa1g26
Join Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho for an evening of meditation, talk, and discussion at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. These two young monks from Seattle, ordained in the Thai Forest lineage of Ajahn Chah, will share their backgrounds and offer fresh teachings in the classical style. The program will take place in the Community Meditation Center's Great Hall, and donations are gratefully accepted for the Clear Mountain Monastery. Participants can expect a unique and insightful experience, with opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Natural Awareness Resting In Effortless Presence
This 6-week online course, led by Diana Winston, explores Natural Awareness meditation, guiding participants to recognize and rest in effortless presence. Through experiential meditations, reflections, and inquiry, students learn to release striving in meditation and integrate Natural Awareness into daily life. The course is offered in collaboration with UCLA Mindful and is suitable for practitioners with some meditation experience. Participants can expect to deepen their understanding of awareness and presence, and develop a more effortless approach to meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center - Multi-Day Silent Retreats
Insight meditation center offering multi-day silent retreats in the Marin County hills with teachings in Theravada Buddhist tradition focusing on mindfulness and compassion.
This Messy Gorgeous Love The Dharma And Partnership
Join this 8-week online course starting April 23, focusing on relationships through a Buddhist lens. Participants will explore how to navigate love's challenges and deepen their connections. Each 90-minute session includes teachings, guided meditations, and practical exercises.
Weekly and Monthly Drop-In Meditation Groups
Regular community meditation groups and classes for all experience levels, providing ongoing practice opportunities in Insight Meditation tradition.
Year To Live
A Year to Live is a yearlong online mindfulness journey inspired by Stephen Levine's book. It explores forgiveness, gratitude, and letting go through meditation, inquiry, and group discussion. Led by Vinny Ferraro and Frank Ostaseski, this program offers a transformative framework for embracing impermanence and living fully. Participants engage in monthly large group sessions, home groups, and guided home practice to deepen insight and integrate teachings into everyday life. This journey is tender, transformative, and invites honest self-reflection, consistent practice, and community engagement.