Dharma Institute
Programs associated with the Dharma Institute (DI).
White & Awakening: Mindfulness Practices for Exploring and Disrupting the Impact of White Conditioning (CJ1N24)
Crystal A. Johnson, PhD
Online Learning Platform
Description: This is a self-paced, on-demand course for self-identified white folx and those for whom whiteness is a significant part of their identity. The course walks the learner through the historical creation of whiteness and how it operates systemically and offers exercises, techniques, and mindfulness practices for working with the difficult emotions that arise when […]
Next Step Dharma: Integrate Your Retreat into Daily Life (OS1N24)
Oren Jay Sofer, SEP and Jaya Rudgard
Online via our Online Learning Platform
Description This six-week online course is designed to guide participants in bringing the fruits of their retreat back home and integrating their mindfulness practice into their daily lives. Throughout this unique course series, you will receive skilled guidance from founding Insight teachers while creating and maintaining deep community and spiritual friendships with a diverse group […]
The Four Buddhist Heart Practices (Brahmavihāras) (JB1C25)
James Baraz, MA
Program Dates: November 4 - 25, 2025 Class Dates: 4 Tuesdays - Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm PT Description In this four-week course, we’ll explore how to gently open the heart as a vital complement to Insight (mindfulness) meditation. Rooted in classical Buddhist teachings, the heart practices of lovingkindness, compassion, […]
A Year to Live (YL7T26)
Vinny Ferraro, Frank Ostaseski and Pam Dunn
Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Frank Ostaseski, and Pam Dunn. Prerequisites: A minimum of 3 days of either silent meditation residential retreat or daylongs/mindfulness workshop(s), or a combination of both. Consistent meditation practice highly encouraged. Description This yearlong journey, inspired by Stephen Levine’s A Year to Live, is a heartfelt invitation to people of all […]
Dedicated Practitioner Program (DPPT26)
Gullu Singh, JD and Amana Brembry Johnson
This registration page is ONLY for those who have been accepted into the DPP7 program. If you were not offered a spot, we kindly ask that you do not continue your registration and check in with the DPP8 Administrative Coordinator: DPP8@spiritrock.org. PROGRAM DATES: May 2026 - May 2028 Residential Retreat Dates: all retreats are held […]