Howard Cohn, MA
Howard Cohn, MA, has a master’s in Counseling Psychology and has practiced meditation since 1972 and has led Vipassana retreats since 1985. He leads a weekly ongoing class in San Francisco. Howard has studied with many Asian and Western teachers of several traditions, including Theravada, Zen, Dzogchen and Advaita Vedanta, and has been strongly influenced by contact with the Indian master H.W.L. Poonja. He has done postgraduate work in East/West Psychology and has a private counseling practice.
For audio recordings of Howard’s talks, please visit DharmaSeed.org.
Upcoming Programs by Howard Cohn, MA
Introduction to Insight Meditation: Mindfulness of Ease and Difficulty (HC1D26)
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on January 3, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education credits? (see details below). Description: This day of Insight […]
Introduction to Insight Meditation: Mindfulness of Ease and Difficulty (HC1Z26)
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on January 3, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education credits? (see details below). Description: This day of Insight Meditation […]
Winter Insight Meditation Retreat (294R26) - On Land
Also Victoria Cary, Erin Treat and Gavrila Abramson
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on January 4, 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. Description The Buddha’s […]
Labor Day Insight Retreat (356R26) - On Land
Also James Baraz, MA, Dawn Mauricio and Terry Vandiver
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 1, 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. Description This retreat […]
The Natural Clarity of Awareness: Courage, Connection, and Compassion (386R26) - On Land
Also Tara Mulay
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 30, 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 […]