Monday Night Meditation & Talk (36ML26)
Phillip Moffitt, MA and Michael Dart
September 7, 2026
Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, September 7, 2026. 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.
Join us for a special Monday Night Meditation & Talk celebrating Phillip Moffitt’s 80th birthday.
For decades, Phillip has been a beloved teacher, author, and guiding presence within the Spirit Rock community. On this special evening, Phillip will share a teaching rooted in his own personal journey—the experiences, insights, and practices that have shaped his life and laid the foundation for his unique approach to teaching the Dharma.
Phillip will be joined by Executive Director Michael Dart for meditation and a live Dharma conversation exploring the path that has informed Phillip’s work and teaching. The evening will also include guided meditation, community gathering, birthday treats during the break, and time for shared reflection and celebration.
For over 35 years, 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 drop-in 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. Sustainer rate covers the cost of the program; not tax deductible.
*Important Note: Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. Also know that by participating on camera in the question/answer sessions, you agree to be recorded. If you would like to not be recorded and/or remain anonymous for the day, you will be given instructions on how to do so the evening of the program.
About the Teachers
Phillip Moffitt, MA
Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He served as Co-Guiding Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center from 2010 to 2018. Phillip is the creator of the Naturally Arising practice method and the honorary co-founder of the online retreat center Dharma Ground. Phillip is also the […]
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Michael Dart
Michael Dart is a dedicated meditation practitioner who started in the Korean/Japanese Zen traditions before discovering Spirit Rock and the Theravada Vipassana tradition. He has completed both the Dedicated Practitioners Program and the Advanced Practitioners Program. This summer, he will celebrate his 32nd residential retreat at Spirit Rock. For the past 30 years, Michael has […]
Learn more about Michael DartCategories : Drop-In, Half Day or Less, Hide End Date, Hybrid, Online