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Brian Lesage

Brian Lesage has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1988 and has taught meditation since 2000. He has studied in the Zen, Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism. He was ordained in the Rinzai Zen tradition in 1996. His training in Vipassana Meditation includes doing extended meditation retreats in Myanmar (Burma), Nepal and India as well as numerous retreats in the U.S. He leads retreats and teaches meditation courses nationwide.

Brian also has a private practice in Somatic Experiencing, which is a naturalistic approach to healing trauma. Brian completed the SRMC/IMS/IRC 4-year teacher training in 2016.

For more information, please visit www.liberatingawareness.com.

Upcoming Programs by Brian Lesage

2025 Insight Meditation 2-Month Retreat - Application (208R25)

Also Dawn Scott, Vance Pryor, Tuere Sala, devon hase, JD Doyle, Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Devin Berry, Anushka Fernandopulle, Kristina Baré, MFT, SEP and Rasika Link

February 1 - March 29, 2025

The application period opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Those who apply between July 10 - August 28, 2024 (by 11:59pm Pacific Time) will be included in the first round of notifications. Admission for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to maintain a diverse community of […]

2025 February Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application (210R25)

Also Dawn Scott, Vance Pryor, Tuere Sala, devon hase, JD Doyle and Rasika Link

February 1 - March 1, 2025

The application period opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Those who apply between July 10 - August 28, 2024 (by 11:59pm Pacific Time) will be included in the first round of notifications. Admission for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to maintain a diverse community of […]

Spring Insight Retreat (224R25) - On Land

Also Matthew Brensilver, PhD and Tuere Sala

May 9 - 16, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 8, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? Scholarship Interest Form - Click Here Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Spring Insight Retreat: Understand […]

Finding Freedom through Insight Meditation (264R25) - On Land

Also Neesha Patel, PhD

September 26 - 30, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 25, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? Scholarship Interest Form - Click Here Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Retreat to be held […]