Howard Cohn, MA
Howard Cohn is one of the original Spirit Rock teachers. He has led Insight Meditation retreats worldwide since 1985. He has also led the Mission Dharma Community in San Francisco for over 40 years. The community meets primarily online now in addition to frequent in person hybrid day retreats. He has trained with teachers from all the main Buddhist lineages, though his root tradition is the Burmese Insight Meditation lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw. He was also profoundly impacted be his association with the Advaita teacher HWL Poonja and Tibetan Vajrayana teacher Tulku Urgyen Rimpoche. He emphasizes the ever-present awareness that is our natural state and the wisdom and heart qualities that emanate from it. He has a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology and has been mentoring students since 1984.
Upcoming Programs by Howard Cohn, MA
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 […]
Insight Meditation Day of Practice: A Mini Retreat (HC3D26)
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 25, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. This program offers 4 CEs at $40. For more CE details, […]
Insight Meditation Day of Practice: A Mini Retreat (HC3Z26)
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 September 25, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. This program offers 4 CEs at $40. For more CE details, […]
The Gift of Loving Awareness: Embracing Life with Wisdom & Kindness (385R26) - On Land
Also Mark Coleman, MA
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
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 […]
Winter Insight Meditation Retreat (200R27) - On Land
Also Erin Treat, Leslie Booker and Teresa Todoroff
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on Jan 4, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQ's. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description The Buddha’s […]