When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Vipassanā Retreat in the Lineage of Sayadaw U Tejaniya (382R26) - On Land

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? – learn more below.

In need of a scholarship? – see “Scholarship offerings” information below.

Retreat to be held: in the Community Meditation Center; it is a concurrent retreat with another retreat happening at the same time.

Description

Join us for an Insight Meditation (vipassanā) retreat in the lineage of Sayadaw U Tejaniya, rooted in present-moment awareness and Wise Understanding. This approach emphasizes relaxed, natural awareness guided by Wise View (Sammā Diṭṭhi) and sustained throughout all activities—not just during formal meditation. Sayadaw’s approach encourages relating skillfully to whatever we encounter—on and off the cushion. It invites the whole of our experience into Dharma practice, integrating mindfulness and the cultivation of skillful qualities of mind with how we live.

The retreat includes both structured and self-directed practice, allowing you to discover your own natural rhythm. We will also offer Dhamma reflections, group check-ins, and Q&R sessions to support your practice.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&R, group check-ins, or other practice meetings.

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are for 7 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.

Registration fees DO NOT include teacher dana. At the end of the retreat, there will be an invitation to offer dana to the teachers and to Spirit Rock.

Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $4270
Benefactor Rate – $3430
Sustainer Rate – $2590
Basic Rate – $1715
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $665

Scholarship offerings: Scholarships are limited to those with significant financial need. If you need a scholarship to attend, do not continue registering now as this will disqualify you from a scholarship opportunity in this retreat. We encourage you to complete the Scholarship Interest Form – Click Here. Scholarship allocation dates are included in the form.

Pay in full or Payment plan: You can either pay in full or pay a deposit when you register. Payment plans are available to everyone! If you choose the deposit option, the remaining balance will be automatically charged to your payment card in equal installments on a monthly basis. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start.

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

• $50: On or before 12 weeks (Aug 22)
• $100: 8-12 weeks before (Aug 23 – Sep 18)
• $175: 4-8 weeks before (Sep 19 – Oct 16)
• $300: 2-4 weeks before (Oct 17 – Oct 30)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Oct 31)

Scholarship and Commuter Rate Cancellation Fees:

• Full refund: On or before 12 weeks (Aug 22)
• $75: 8-12 weeks before (Aug 23 – Sep 18)
• $100: 4-8 weeks before (Sep 19 – Oct 16)
• $200: 2-4 weeks before (Oct 17 – Oct 30)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Oct 31)

*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 weeklong silent residential retreat (5-7 nights) in Insight (vipassanā) meditation 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 – $1295
Basic-Commuter – $875

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