NOTE: The retreat is now full, but you can still apply to be placed on the wait-list in case of cancellations.

Join me online for an immersion cultivating continuous samadhi and exploring the themes of emptiness and Buddha-nature.

The content of this retreat is pitched at intermediate and advanced practitioners, though beginners are also welcome to apply and attend. I’ll be reviewing foundational jhana practice as I learned from Leigh Brasington, though the bulk of the group instruction will be focused on insight into the themes of emptiness and recognition of our Buddha-nature. I suggest you read and review Leigh’s excellent manual, Right Concentration, before attending. If you’re less familiar with jhana and would like to focus on developing fluency for the duration of the retreat, that’s also welcome. The talks will be recorded and may be more useful for you later on.

Depending on how many people register, 1:1 practice interviews will be daily or every other day.

Though I recommend setting aside all activities besides practice for the duration of the retreat if possible, if you’re able to practice at least 4 hours a day or more while working or attending to other necessary responsibilities I want to facilitate your commitment to practice and participation. As this is an online event, of necessity everyone is individually responsible for maintaining the continuity of their practice and attending as many of the group sessions and interviews as able and desired. The Zoom room will remain open for those who would like to meditate together virtually outside of the scheduled sessions.

SCHEDULE (All times US Eastern)

Friday 13

20:00: Orientation and Opening Talk

21:00: Guided Practice

Saturday 14 - Saturday 21

9:00: Guided Practice

10:00: Instruction - Q&A

11:00 - 17:00: Independent Practice & Interviews

17:00: Guided Practice

18:00 - 20:00: Independent Practice

20:00: Talk - Q&A

21:00: Guided Practice

Sunday 22

9:00: Guided Practice

10:00: Closing Talk and Farewell

Syllabus in Outline

Friday:

In brief and for review:

• Four Noble Truths

• Five Recollections

• Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind

• Refuge

• Eightfold Noble Path and the function of Sila/Precepts

Saturday:

• Anapanasati

• Metta-bhavana

• Five Hindrances

• Access Concentration

• First Jhana

Sunday:

• First Four Jhanas

Monday:

• Open Q&A

Tuesday:

• Formless Jhanas

Wednesday:

• An Introduction to Emptiness

Thursday:

• Emptiness Continued

Friday:

• Tathagatagarbha and The Nature of Mind

Saturday:

• Essence, Nature, and Compassion

Sunday:

• Parting thoughts and wishes

If you would like to attend, please fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch.

Include why you’d like to come on the retreat and what your practice background is, including prior retreats and teachers worked with, if any. I request that you not apply or join if you are in the midst of a significant life or mental health crisis, something I am unable to support during the retreat.

This retreat is offered on the basis of your generosity (Dāna). A donation of $250-500 is suggested, though any amount is appreciated and no one will be turned away for inability to contribute.