
Tara Mulay
Tara Mulay teaches and mentors Dharma practitioners on retreat and in daily life practice. Trained and authorized by the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, Tara serves as a Guiding Teacher and board member at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, and teaches nationally.
Tara’s journey into Dharma practice began during her 20-year career as a criminal defense attorney. Tara’s teachings are rooted in the Mahasi Sayadaw lineage, enriched by influences from other Theravādan and Early Buddhist traditions.
Of South Asian heritage, Tara was initially drawn to Dharma practice by the Buddha’s teachings rejecting caste as a measure of worth and capacity for awakening. She believes that classical Buddhist practices—fostering compassion, non-greed, non-hatred, and non-delusion—are powerful tools for empowering marginalized communities. For more information, visit taramulay.com.
Upcoming Programs by Tara Mulay

2025 March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application (212R25)
Also Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Devin Berry, Anushka Fernandopulle, Kristina Baré, MFT, SEP and Rasika Link
The application period opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Those who apply between July 10 - August 28, 2024 (by 11:59pm Pacific Time) will be included in the first round of notifications. Admission for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to maintain a diverse community of […]

April Insight Meditation Retreat (220R25) - On Land
Also Kamala Masters, Joseph Goldstein, Vance Pryor and Winnie Nazarko
Register to Audit the Retreat Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Audit (online). Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on April 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? […]

April Insight Meditation Retreat (220A25) - Audit
Also Kamala Masters, Joseph Goldstein, Vance Pryor and Winnie Nazarko
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2024, and closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on April 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. Description: The emphasis during this retreat will be on the continuity of awareness in all activities, which […]

Clarity, Connection, and Compassion: The Liberating Path of Mindfulness (252R25) - On Land
Also Shelly Graf and Lissa Edmond
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on August 16, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Retreat to be held on […]

Disentangling the Heart: Clear Awareness and Insight (287R25) - On Land
Also Howard Cohn, MA and Devin Berry
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 7, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Needing a scholarship? - see Scholarship offerings information below. Description A practitioner once said […]