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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

The Spirit of Insight, Dharma & Awakening (348R24) - On Land

Also Anushka Fernandopulle, Eugene Cash, Howard Cohn, MA and Victoria Cary

July 29 - August 4, 2024

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 7, 2024 and closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on July 28, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Description: The essence of Buddhist practice is embodying […]

Summer Lovingkindness Retreat (354R24) - On Land

Also Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH and Rasika Link

August 18 - 27, 2024

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on April 17, 2024 and closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on August 17, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Open to: Everyone Description: The Buddha’s liberating teachings […]

Befriending Mortality: Living An Awakened Life Through Mindfulness of Death (Maraṇasati) (374R24) - On Land

Also Nikki Mirghafori, PhD and Kodo Conlin

October 27 - November 2, 2024

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 26, 2024 and closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on October 26, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Open to: Everyone Description: Death is not exactly […]