Retreats and events
- Residential Retreats
- Old students’ long-term retreats
- In-person events
- Online events
- Sangha Support Groups
If you would like to invite me to lead a retreat or event please contact me.
Residential retreats
A meditation retreat can be a great opportunity to deepen your meditation in an environment tailor made to support you. Residential retreats are usually held in silence and are free from the distractions of our daily lives. All retreats offer one on one instruction and flexible schedules so that you can practice in a way that fits your natural rhythm. If you are feeling unsure, or have any questions about whether or not a retreat is right for you, please feel free to contact me, and for regular updates on my upcoming retreats I welcome you to subscribe to my newsletter.
April 17th – May 18th 2024, Sitagu Monastery, Austin, Texas, USA:
This one month silent retreat is open to everyone. There is the option to register for 15 days or 30 days with priority given to those who can join for the whole retreat. Registration will be open for one month and places will be awarded by lottery.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
May 31st – June 30th 2024, Holloko Hungary:
This one month silent retreat is open to everyone. There is the option to register for 10 days or 30 days with priority given to those who can join for the whole retreat. Registration will be open for one month and places will be awarded by lottery. Hungarian translation will be available.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Retreat House, Watsonville, CA, USA
Thanks to the generosity of some donors, we are able to offer this home to eight meditators to practice in silent retreat for three weeks from 1st-22nd September. This retreat is open to anyone who has previously sat a retreat with me. The retreat will be supported with regular instruction via zoom.
Apply here.
Old Students' Long Term Retreats
These long-term retreats are open to students who have previously sat residential retreats with me. Typically places are given with a minimum stay of three months and no maximum length of stay. I will support these retreats with regular instruction via zoom.
Wilderness retreat, Dharma Treasure, Tucson AZ, USA
Our friends at Dharma Treasure have generously offered us two fully sponsored places for meditators who would like to do a long-term wilderness retreat. Participants are expected to be resilient and independent, enthusiastic to practice in remote nature, under a tree or in a cave, coming to collect food once or twice per week. There is a minimum stay of three months and no maximum length of stay. I will be supporting this retreat with a weekly zoom call.
Apply here.
In-person events
If I’m in your area then I welcome you to one of these non-residential events. Come along to practice the Dhamma together and connect with fellow practitioners. For more information about any of the events listed please follow the links below.
There isn’t any in person event at the moment.
Online events
Here you can find a collection of online events; from Dhamma talks, to group sittings, Q&A sessions, online gatherings and more. For more information about any of these events please follow the links below.
24th April, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
23rd May, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
22nd June, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
21st July, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
19th August, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
18th September, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
17th October, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
15th November, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
15th December, 8-10pm UK, Full moon gathering:
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
Sangha Support Groups
With there being so much wisdom in our growing community of dedicated meditators it brings me much joy to share with you these Sangha Support groups. Sangha Support groups are run by community members to support the community as a whole. They are here to help us build wise friendship, to establish good habits, to practice accountability, and to learn new skills. Take a look at our current Sangha Support groups below, and if you are interested in leading a group of your own you can apply here.
Online Sangha Support Groups
Mondays 8:30-9:30pm CET (7:30-8:30pm UK time), Sunny Sangha group sitting with Josipa Bicanic
In this weekly group we will be coming together to practice loving-kindness (metta) meditation. The group is facilitated by Josipa Bianca who is a dedicated meditator and a mum. You can join the group for free, and we use English as the main language.
Contact Josipa
Tuesdays 7-8pm EST (12am-1am UK time) Group sitting and inspirational reading together with Jonathan Crowley
In this biweekly group we will be coming together to spend half an hour in silent sitting, and half an hour reading together from topical, inspirational Dhamma books. The group is facilitated by Jonathan Crowley who is a long-term practitioner and Dhamma enthusiast. You can join the group for free, and we will use English as the main language.
Contact Jonathan
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm UYT (10-11:30pm UK time) Meditemos Uruguay Initiative with Ricardo Antúnez
In this weekly group we will be coming together for a Dhamma talk and group sitting. You are welcome to join us online or in person in Montevideo Uruguay. For more details see the in person group below. The group is facilitated by Ricardo Antúnez who is the founder and mentor at meditemos.uy. You can join the group for free, and we will use Spanish as the main language.
Contact Ricardo
Tuesdays 8-9pm CET (7-8pm UK time) Group sitting and Dhamma discussion for Czech and Slovak meditators with Tomas
In this weekly group we invite Czech and Slovak speakers to come together for Dhamma discussion and a group sitting. The group is facilitated by Tomas Kleman who is a dedicated meditator. The group is run by dana, and the main language is Slovak.
Contact Tomas
Wednesdays 11-12:30pm EST (4-5:30pm UK time), Parts Work with Laura Geller
In this weekly group we will be coming together to practice giving wise attention to the various parts of our psychology that can keep us stuck. The group is facilitated by Laura Geller who is a qualified IFS therapist and dedicated meditator. The group is run by dana, and participants are requested to commit to attending for six weeks. Start date is 3rd April.
Contact Laura
Thursdays 5- 6:30 pm PT (1-2:30am UK time) Sutta Contemplation together with Ayya Ahimsa
In this weekly group we will be coming together to spend one and a half hour contemplating on a sutta, using prompting questions in an interactive format to cultivate inspiration. The group is facilitated by Ayya Ahimsa who is a long-term practitioner and Dhamma enthusiast. You can join the group for free, and we will use English as the main language.
Contact Ayya
In Person Sangha Support Groups
Every last Sunday of the month 9:45am- 4:45pm CET, Day retreat with Viktoria Broka, Skultes muiža, Latvia
Every last Sunday of the month we will be coming together for an in-person daylong retreat. The day will include some opening chants, group sittings, a light lunch and a metta circle. There will also be some time for reading suttas and light conversation. The group is facilitated by long-term Dhamma practitioner Viktoria Broka. You can join the group for free, and we use English as the main language.
Contact Viktoria
Mondays 10-11:30am UYT, Meditemos Uruguay Initiative, public library “Amado Nervo,” Montevideo, Uruguay with Ricardo Antúnez
In this weekly group we will be coming together for a Dhamma talk and group sitting. You are welcome to join us online or in person in Montevideo Uruguay. For more details see the online group above. The group is facilitated by Ricardo Antúnez who is the founder and mentor at meditemos.uy. You can join the group for free, and we will use Spanish as the main language.
Contact Ricardo