Monday Night Meditation & Talk (30MQ26) - On-Land

Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.

Registration closes at 6:00pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, July 27, 2026. See Important Notes below.*

Join us for a special Monday Night Meditation & Talk celebrating Sylvia Boorstein’s 90th birthday.

For decades, Sylvia has been a beloved teacher, author, friend, and guiding presence within the Spirit Rock community. On this joyful evening, Sylvia and Jack Kornfield will come together for meditation and a live Dharma conversation reflecting on practice, friendship, compassion, aging, and awakening. The evening will include guided meditation, community gathering, birthday treats during the break, and time for shared reflection and celebration.

For over 35 years now, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice insight meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a dharma talk.

Class time: 6:30–8:30pm US Pacific Time weekly on Monday evenings.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

On-Land in the Community Meditation Center:
Space is limited for the on-land program! Pre-registration is required. We are asking everyone to pre-register for the in-person event. No “at-the-door” registrations. If you cannot join us in person, we encourage you to register for the Online version and you can participate by Zoom or watch the program later.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (30MQ26)**
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $25
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC & M/K) – $15
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Online via Zoom:
This program is broadcast via Zoom with Closed Captions available. If you are unable to join us on the land and would like a recording to view later, please pre-register before the end of the day on the night of the program (US Pacific Time).

Online Sliding Scale: (30ML26)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $25
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC & M/K) – $0

Access to Recording

• A recording will be available for all participants (on-land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above.

On-Land Attendees

• The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
• This is a 2-hour, non-residential evening program.

COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

• NO REFUNDS.
• Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
• No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior