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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

Labor Day Insight Retreat (356R26) - On Land

Also James Baraz, MA, Dawn Mauricio and Terry Vandiver

September 2 - 7, 2026

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 Gift of Loving Awareness: Embracing Life with Wisdom & Kindness (385R26) - On Land

Also Mark Coleman, MA

November 27 - 30, 2026

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on December 29, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 26, 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 Mindfulness and […]

The Natural Clarity of Awareness: Courage, Connection, and Compassion (386R26) - On Land

Also Tara Mulay

December 1 - 5, 2026

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 […]