
Kodo Conlin
Kodo Conlin is a Dharma teacher and Soto Zen priest based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California. He teaches in the Insight tradition of Theravāda Buddhism and the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, leading retreats, classes, and Dharma talks to support others on the Buddhist path of liberation. Kodo has spent much of his adult life living and practicing in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, and currently serves as the Co-Managing Director of Insight Retreat Center.
Upcoming Programs by Kodo Conlin

Compassion and Equanimity: Heart-full Wisdom for Our Times (326R26) - On Land
Also Dawn Scott and Susie Harrington
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 29, 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 […]

Befriending Mortality: Mindfulness of Death (Maraṇasati) Practices to Cultivate Insight, Presence, Compassion, and Meaning (376R26) - On Land
Also Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, John Martin, Jeanne Corrigal and Frank Ostaseski
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On Land or Online. Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and this residential format closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on October 25, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. This program offers 15 […]

Befriending Mortality: Living an Awakened Life through Mindfulness of Death (Maraṇasati) (376Z26) - Online
Also Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, John Martin, Jeanne Corrigal and Frank Ostaseski
Register for On Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On Land or Online. Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and this online format closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on October 26, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available […]

2027 Insight Meditation 2-Month Retreat - Application (208R27)
Also Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Mei Elliott, Kirsten Rudestam, Rasika Link and Teresa Todoroff
The application period opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 5, 2026. Those who apply May 5 - July 14, 2026 (by 11:59pm Pacific Time) will be included in the first round of notifications. After this date, folks will continue to be accepted until the retreat is full. Admission for this retreat is by application […]

2027 March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application (212R27)
Also Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Mei Elliott, Kirsten Rudestam and Teresa Todoroff
The application period opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 5, 2026. Those who apply May 5 - July 14, 2026 (by 11:59pm Pacific Time) will be included in the first round of notifications. After this date, folks will continue to be accepted until the retreat is full. Admission for this retreat is by application […]