February 2 - March 28, 2027 | Tuesday - Sunday | 54 nights
An extended retreat period offers the rare opportunity for sustained, dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of Insight practice. Instructions will follow the traditional Four Foundations of Mindfulness, influenced by the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw and other Theravãda (Insight Meditation) traditions, and will be supported by a variety of skillful means. The teachings will encompass training in the heart qualities of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, with a daily schedule structured around periods of silent meditation, guided instructions, Dharma talks, practice meetings with teachers, and optional mindful movement.
This retreat is also suitable for practitioners who wish to exclusively develop concentration (samādhi) through mindfulness of breathing or lovingkindness (mettā) practice, with individual guidance by the teachers.
These extended retreats (as with all retreats at Spirit Rock) are NOT open for self-guided retreats.
Special Note for March Retreat: This coming year (2027), "awareness" practice will be the focus during the March retreat. All participants of the March retreat (whether the single month or the two-month) are expected to follow the instructions as offered for this month. If this focus doesn’t resonate, the teachers kindly request choosing a different retreat that may be a more supportive fit for your practice.
February Teaching Team: Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, and Rasika Link (movement); plus Namu Kang and Rae Houseman (assistant teachers)
March Teaching Team: Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, Kirsten Rudestam, and Teresa Todoroff (movement); plus Mia Monos and Adam Stonebraker (assistant teachers)
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