
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

The Natural Clarity of Awareness: Courage, Connection, and Compassion (386R26) - On Land
Also Howard Cohn, MA
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 […]

Turning Toward Freedom: The Four Noble Truths (206R27) - On Land
Also Devin Berry and Victoria Cary
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on January 26, 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. Retreat to be […]

2027 Insight Meditation 2-Month Retreat - Application (208R27)
Also Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, 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 February Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application (210R27)
Also Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry and Rasika Link
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 […]