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John Martin

John Martin has been devoted to dharma practice since 2001, and has been teaching since 2014. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Spirit Rock Guiding Teachers Council. John teaches Vipassana, Metta and LGBTQI-themed meditation retreats. He also teaches in dedicated practitioner programs and supports practitioners in bringing practice to daily life. John’s spiritual path has included volunteer service work, including over 12 years as a hospice volunteer.

John leads a Monday night sitting group in San Francisco. For more information, please visit InsightUpperMarket.org.

Upcoming Programs by John Martin

Summer LovingKindness Retreat (244R27) - On Land

Also Tempel Smith, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, PhD and Marcy Reynolds

July 7 - 16, 2027

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on July 6, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQs. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description The Buddha’s […]

18-night Retreat: Summer LovingKindness & Insight Retreats (245R27) - On Land

Also Tempel Smith, Anushka Fernandopulle, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, PhD and Marcy Reynolds

July 7 - 25, 2027

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on July 6, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQs. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description A Special […]

In the Presence of Love: Cultivating an Awakened Heart (284R27) - On Land

Also Devin Berry

November 27 - 30, 2027

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 26, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQs. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description Throughout this […]