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Essential Buddhist Teachings (MC1N24)

Mark Coleman, MA

Open Dates

Online Learning Platform

Description Essential Buddhist Teachings is a detailed introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and the practices of Insight Meditation. This course emphasizes the cultivation of mindful awareness and learning how to apply and live these wisdom and heart practices in our daily lives. These are essential teachings for building a baseline understanding of the Buddhist path […]

World as Lover, World as Self (JM1N24)

Joanna Macy, PhD and Jennifer Berezan

Open Dates

Online Learning Platform

Description Joanna Macy’s 1991 book World as Lover, World as Self helped create the Engaged Buddhist movement and has been an inspiration to thousands of people seeking to integrate Buddhist wisdom with social and environmental action. It is the foundation of her life’s work, now known as The Work That Reconnects. Macy is a beloved […]

The Refuge of Dhamma: Exploring the Buddha's Discourses (SF1N24)

Sean Oakes, PhD

Open Dates

Online via our Online Learning Platform

Description The discourses of the Buddha, called suttas, are one of the world’s most majestic collections of spiritual teaching. They record many styles of teaching, from inspiring poetry to psychological guidance, social theory, and philosophical masterpieces that address the deepest human fears, hopes, and potential. In this course and practice series we dive into the […]

Embodying Mettā: Somatic Approaches to Lovingkindness & the Four Elements (DM1N24)

Dawn Mauricio

Open Dates

Online Learning Platform

Description The practice of mettā, or lovingkindness, is one of four "divine abidings" of the heart according to the Buddha's teachings. While traditionally taught through phrase recitation, there are countless doorways to cultivating this profound quality. Many practitioners find themselves: Struggling with traditional mettā practices Questioning if they're "doing it right." Caught in self-judgment about their […]

The Joy of Samādhi: Practices to Cultivate Concentration (NM1N24)

Nikki Mirghafori, PhD

Open Dates

Online Learning Platform

Description: The foundational meditation practice of samatha leads to the state of samādhi, where the mind is undistracted, bright, and spacious. Such sustained practice can culminate in profoundly still states, known as jhāna, where the mind becomes blissfully absorbed in the object of attention. This practice often conjures up tense effort with a furrowed brow, […]

White & Awakening: Mindfulness Practices for Exploring and Disrupting the Impact of White Conditioning (CJ1N24)

Crystal A. Johnson, PhD

Open Dates

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 […]

Equanimity: Finding Balance in Difficult Times (JB1N24)

James Baraz, MA

Open Dates

Online Learning Platform

Description: Equanimity (upekkhā) is a highly-valued quality in Buddhist teachings. But what is equanimity? How do we cultivate it in our meditation practice? Even more, how do we access it in daily life, especially in times like these with so much uncertainty, fear, and sadness over the suffering in the world? Through talks, meditations, and […]

Next Step Dharma: Integrate Your Retreat into Daily Life (OS1N24)

Oren Jay Sofer, SEP and Jaya Rudgard

Open Dates

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 […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (16BV25)

Rhonda Varette Magee, MA, JD

April 20, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

April Insight Meditation Retreat (220A25) - Audit

Kamala Masters, Joseph Goldstein, Tara Mulay, Vance Pryor and Winnie Nazarko

April 21 - 30, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2024, and closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on April 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. Description: The emphasis during this retreat will be on the continuity of awareness in all activities, which […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (16ML25)

Gullu Singh, JD

April 21, 2025

Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, April 21, 2025. A recording* will be available following the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (17WM25)

Eve Decker

April 23, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (17RS25)

Carol Cano, MA

April 23, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (17TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

April 24, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Cultivating Self-Compassion as Loving, Connected Presence (KN1Z25)

Kristin Neff, PhD and Caverly Morgan

April 26 - 27, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on April 26, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below) Description: Self-compassion is a powerful […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (17BV25)

Aishah Shahidah Simmons

April 27, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (17ML25)

Gil Fronsdal

April 28, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, April 28, 2025. A recording* will be available following the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. Closed Captioning [CC] is available […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (18WM25)

Donald Rothberg, PhD

April 30, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (18RS25)

Mario Castillo

April 30, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (18TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

May 1, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

White & Awakening: Mindfulness Practices for Exploring and Disrupting the Impact of White Conditioning - Live Question and Answer Sessions (WA1C25)

Crystal A. Johnson, PhD

May 2 - 23, 2025

Registration will close at 9:00am (US Pacific Time) prior to the fourth class on Friday, May 23, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Designed for self-identified white folx, or those for whom whiteness is a significant part of […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (18BV25)

Gullu Singh, JD

May 4, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (18ML25)

Mark Coleman, MA

May 5, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 5, 2025. See Important Notes below.* Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (19WM25)

Donald Rothberg, PhD

May 7, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (19RS25)

Marjolein Janssen

May 7, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Honoring Our Teachers: Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg in Conversation (SB1C25)

Sylvia Boorstein, PhD and Sharon Salzberg

May 8 - 22, 2025

Registration closes at 4:00pm (US Pacific Time) just prior to the third class on May 22, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following each class. Description: Join beloved teachers and life-long spiritual friends Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg for a four-part discussion series exploring […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (19TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

May 8, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Dharma & Recovery Group (05DR25)

Kevin Griffin

May 9, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: Our Dharma & Recovery group explores the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. We welcome all people who identify with any of the full range of addictions, from substances to behaviors, as well as habitual thought and emotional patterns. Beginners and […]

Let Your Practice Mother You: A Day of Care for Every Kind of Mama (KJ1D25)

Kate Johnson, MA and Sara Shapouri

May 11, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 11, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Open to: All who are raising or have raised children, including stepmoms, adoptive and foster moms, grandmothers, godmothers, and every other kind of mama. We welcome […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (19BV25)

Pawan Bareja, PhD

May 11, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (19ML25)

Sean Oakes, PhD

May 12, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 12, 2025. See Important Notes below.* Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (20WM25)

Heidi Bourne

May 14, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (20RS25)

JD Doyle

May 14, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (20TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

May 15, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Mindfulness Meditation: A Half-day Retreat for New and Experienced Practitioners (JK1H25)

Jack Kornfield, PhD

May 17, 2025

Registration closes at 8:00am on May 17, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. This program has been canceled. We hope to reschedule it for sometime in Fall 2025. Description: Please join us in community for this Insight Meditation (vipassanā) half-day retreat. […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (20BV25)

May 18, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Teacher TBA - stay tuned! Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (20ML25)

Anushka Fernandopulle

May 19, 2025

Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 19, 2025. A recording* will be available following the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (21WM25)

Gullu Singh, JD

May 21, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (21RS25)

Brett Wheeler

May 21, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (21TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

May 22, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Awakening Joy: Cultivating Well-Being in Intense Times (JB2Z25)

James Baraz, MA

May 24 - 25, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on May 24, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Program to be held on […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (21BV25)

Patrick Brown

May 25, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (21ML25)

Eugene Cash

May 26, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, May 26, 2025. See Important Notes below.* Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (22WM25)

Heidi Bourne

May 28, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (22RS25)

Noliwe Alexander

May 28, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (22TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

May 29, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Pride 2025: Touching the Heart of Joy as Spiritual Medicine (AJ1Z25)

Amana Brembry Johnson and JD Doyle

May 31, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 10:00am (Pacific Time) on Saturday, May 31, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. A Benefit for Spirit Rock and East Bay Meditation Center […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (22BV25)

Victoria Cary

June 1, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Monday Night Meditation & Talk (22ML25)

Victoria Cary

June 2, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, June 2, 2025. See Important Notes below.* Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (23WM25)

Eve Decker

June 4, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (23RS25)

Kirsten Rudestam

June 4, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (23TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

June 5, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Qigong and Meditation: Practices for Healing and Awakening (DC2D25)

Debra Chamberlin-Taylor, MA and Master Mingtong Gu

June 8, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 8, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Description: Health in the body and clarity in our meditation increase as energy flows more freely through the spine. On this […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (23BV25)

Anthony "T" Maes

June 8, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (24WM25)

Heidi Bourne

June 11, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (24RS25)

JD Doyle

June 11, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (24TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

June 12, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Dharma & Recovery Group (06DR25)

Kevin Griffin

June 13, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Description: Our Dharma & Recovery group explores the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. We welcome all people who identify with any of the full range of addictions, from substances to behaviors, as well as habitual thought and emotional patterns. Beginners and […]

Fear, Anger, Confusion, and the Urgency of Hope (LB2D25)

Leslie Booker

June 14, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 14, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: If you're not familiar with the term samvega, you may have felt it: the agitation, fear, or trembling that can arise in response to the […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (24BV25)

Fernmarie Rodriguez

June 15, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (25WM25)

Donald Rothberg, PhD

June 18, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (25RS25)

Marjolein Janssen

June 18, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (25TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

June 19, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

On Learning and Unlearning Pain: Tools and Practices for Chronic Pain (CW1D25)

Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD

June 21, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 21, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Description: Our brain is an amazing organ that is focused on keeping us safe, avoiding pain, and maximizing pleasure. So how […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (25BV25)

Tara Mulay

June 22, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk (26WM25)

Donald Rothberg, PhD

June 25, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Program held Online Description: Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. With more community emphasis than the large Monday night gathering, this group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore Dharma with […]

Rainbow Sangha (26RS25)

John Martin

June 25, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming. Together, […]

Thursday Morning Women's Group (26TM25)

Grace Fisher, MFT, SEP, JD, MEd

June 26, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Online via Zoom. Open to all self-identified women Description: This drop-in group offers women a place to come together in community to share our wisdom and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group is led by Grace Fisher or guest teachers, and includes time […]

Naturally Arising Clarity: A Practice Method for Developing Samadhi and Insight (PM2D25)

Phillip Moffitt, MA

June 28, 2025

Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on Saturday, June 28 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Meditation practitioners often find themselves struggling to establish concentration or grasping for insight—sometimes both. These challenges can be frustrating, and may lead to feeling […]

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (26BV25)

Mushim Ikeda

June 29, 2025

Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program. Open to all self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) only* *This is not a space for allies. Description: The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the […]

Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales (DM1C25)

Dawn Mauricio

July 11 - August 8, 2025

Registration will close at 9:00am  (US Pacific Time) prior to the 5th class on August 8. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: Embark on a five-week exploration of Buddhist Jātaka tales, where ancient wisdom meets timeless storytelling. Discover the […]

Transforming the Judgmental Mind (DR2Z25)

Donald Rothberg, PhD

July 13, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 13, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Program to be held on […]

The Gateway of Breath: Qigong and Meditation for Presence, Ease, and Vitality (TJ2Z25)

Teja Bell

July 19 - 20, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Program to be held on the land and online! Description: The […]

Freedom Within Reach: Real Awakening in Ordinary Life (CL1Z25)

Cara Lai, MA and Matthew Brensilver, PhD

July 27, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 27, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: The attainment of enlightenment has a hallowed place in Buddhism. […]

Everyday Life as Mindfulness Practice (SB1G25)

Sylvia Boorstein, PhD and Heidi Bourne

July 31 - August 28, 2025

Registration will close at 3:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth class on August 28, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: Join us for a foundational series on the common-sense teachings of mindful awareness. With a […]

The Middle Way of Partnership: A Day on Conscious Relationships (DH1D25)

devon hase and nico hase

August 2, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 2, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: This immersive daylong program offers a fresh approach to understanding and nurturing meaningful partnerships through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and contemporary psychology. Rather than […]

Nourishing Awareness: The Nature and Practice of Beginning Again (SG1D25)

Rev. Shinmu Tamori Gibson

August 3, 2025

Registration closes at 8:00am (Pacific Time) on August 3, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Open to Everyone Description: Join us for a nourishing day of online practice, where Buddhadharma practitioners can come together in community. Through the lens of the […]

Breath, Body, and Insight: Practicing With the Ānāpānasati Sutta (SF1C25)

Sean Oakes, PhD

August 7 - September 4, 2025

Registration will close at 12:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth (5th) class on September 4, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: The Ānāpānasati Sutta (MN 118) contains the Buddha’s original instructions for the practice of […]

A Day of Foundational Practice for BIPOC Community (VC1Z25)

Victoria Cary

August 9, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 9, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Open to: Self-identified Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) only Description: The kind attention we cultivate in meditation […]

Deep Rest: Spiritual, Emotional, and Cellular Rejuvenation (EE1Z25)

Elissa Epel, PhD and Nichol Joy Chase

August 10, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 10, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Program to be held on the land and online! Description: Deep […]

Your Great Road Opens Up: Dōgen’s Approach to Continuous Practice (NF1Z25)

Norman Fischer

August 16, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on August 16, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: In this daylong retreat we’ll explore the art, practice, and […]

Buddhist Psychology Training (BPT6) - Fall 2025

Matthew Brensilver, PhD

August 22 - December 13, 2025

Buddhist Psychology Training: Integrating Mindfulness, Science, and Clinical Practice Prerequisites General Prerequisite: Completion of at least one silent multi-day residential or multi-day online Insight Meditation retreat recommended by the start of the program (e.g. Spirit Rock, IMS, IRC, etc.) Professional Prerequisite: This program is designed with mental health professionals in mind, but is open to […]

Poetry that Opens the Dharma Heart to Compassion and Insight (PM1D25)

Phillip Moffitt, MA

August 23, 2025

Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on August 23, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: During this daylong retreat, our sitting and walking practices will be informed by periods of reading poetry to each other. Each poem is carefully selected […]

The Heart Remembers: A Journey into Innate Goodness, Clarity, and Presence (SB2Z25)

Sylvia Boorstein, PhD and Heidi Bourne

August 30, 2025

Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 10:00am  (Pacific Time) on August 30, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: O Nobly Born, O you of glorious origins, remember your […]

Living Dharma Program (LDP5)

Dawn Mauricio and Yong Oh

September 6, 2025 - April 11, 2026

Registration closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on October 2, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Program Dates: September 2025 - April 2026 All large group sessions: Saturdays; 9:30am - 12:30pm US Pacific Time Session 1: Sept 6, Opening session (9:00am-2:00pm); IMPORTANT - this first session is longer! Session 2: Oct […]

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (290Z25) - Online

Dawn Scott, devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg and David Cabrera

December 18 - 23, 2025

Register for On Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On Land or Online. Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. […]