Monday Night Meditation & Talk (36MQ26) - On Land
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. See Important Notes below.*
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 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: (36MQ26)**
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $25
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC & Mudita/Karuna) – $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: (36ML26)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $25
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC & Mudita/Karuna) – $0
*Important Notes:
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
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 […]
Learn more about Phillip Moffitt, MA
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, On-land