Buddha’s Teachings on the Body: The 32 Parts Practice (268R25) - On Land

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 3, 2025 and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 30, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early.

Interested in Commuting to the retreat? – learn more below.

Retreat to be held on the land in the Community Meditation Center.*

Open to: Everyone

Description

The body is not just a vessel for our experiences, it serves as the basis for the first foundation of mindfulness, as outlined in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, supporting deep insight into the nature of not-self (anattā) and leading to liberation. The practice of systematically contemplating the 32 parts of the body is calming and grounding, offering the opportunity to stabilize the mind and develop concentration (samādhi). By gradually shifting our perception of the body into its parts, we loosen our attachment to it through recognition of its impersonal, ever-changing nature. 

Throughout this practice, we also cultivate insight into anattā, fostering equanimity and wisdom, allowing the body to become a profound path to freedom. In this retreat, we will explore the body both internally and externally, guided by the Buddha’s teachings. Our approach will be grounded in gentleness, incorporating ease and lovingkindness (mettā) as we turn mindful attention to the body.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

*This retreat is a parallel retreat and will be held in the Community Meditation Center while another retreat is being held in the upper Retreat Center. It’s an opportunity to practice at Spirit Rock in a more intimate size retreat setting.

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are 4 nights including food and lodging. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock’s efforts in offering lower sliding scale rates and supporting the large number of scholarship requests.**

Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $2400
Benefactor Rate – $1920
Sustainer Rate – $1440
Basic Rate – $960
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $380
**Registration fees DO NOT include teacher dana. At the end of the retreat, there will be an opportunity to offer dana to the teachers and to Spirit Rock.

Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee. These rates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to those with significant financial needs. Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can” type of scholarships for residential retreats, we invite you to email us if the lowest rate does not fit your financial circumstance.

Cancellation Policy (Residential Retreats):***
Standard Cancellation Fees:

• $100 On or before 8 weeks
• $175 4-8 weeks before
• $300 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

Scholarship and Commuter Rate Cancellation Fees:

• $75 On or before 8 weeks
• $100 4-8 weeks before
• $200 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

***Fees reduced for serious illness or death in family

Retreat Commuter Option

The retreat commuter option will only become available once the retreat is FULL with a waitlist. However, if your personal circumstances preclude you from attending a residential retreat (e.g. staying overnight), please reach out to us as we may be able to offer you a commuter spot sooner and we would be happy to have a conversation with you.

Prerequisite to Attend as a Commuter:
You must have attended at least one 7-night or two 5-night silent, Insight (vipassanā) meditation residential retreats PRIOR to attending this retreat.

What is a Retreat Commuter?
A retreat commuter is a practitioner who attends a full residential retreat, including all meals, but they are not provided with overnight accommodations. Instead practitioners stay in their own home or find local accommodations. A communal resting area is provided during the day while on campus for the retreat. The retreat commuter is expected to attend the entire retreat just like residential retreatants. Special reduced rates are listed below for retreat commuters.

If you have questions about being a retreat commuter, please email Registration@spiritrock.org

Commuter Sliding Scale:
Sustainer-Commuter – $720
Basic-Commuter – $480