Upcoming Retreats
Buddhist Psychology Training: Integrating Mindfulness, Science & Clinical Practice
Spirit Rock · Online
Aug 29, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 98 days Online Insight
A five-session training for clinicians, counselors, and mindfulness teachers, combining meditation, Dharma talks, small group explorations, and clinical case studies. Offers 21 CE credits and builds c…
with Matthew Brensilver
Love and Grit: Balancing Self-Compassion and Strong Determination (Online)
Spirit Rock · Online
Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 1 days Online Insight
A daylong exploring whether great self-compassion can coexist with strong determination, with guided and silent sitting, walking meditation, Dharma talks, and teacher dialogue.
with Cara Lai , Matthew Brensilver
4 Day Insight Retreat for People in their 20s and 30s
Insight Retreat Center · Insight Retreat Center, 1906 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 4 days Residential Insight
Fully Booked
A silent mindfulness retreat limited to people in their 20s and 30s, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussion. Suitable for…
with Max Erdstein , Matthew Brensilver
1 Week Insight Retreat
Insight Retreat Center · Insight Retreat Center, 1906 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 7 days Residential Insight
Fully Booked
A silent mindfulness retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussion with the teachers. Suitable for both beginners and exp…
with Gil Fronsdal , Matthew Brensilver
1 Week Insight Retreat
Insight Retreat Center · Insight Retreat Center, 1906 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Oct 10, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027 7 days Residential Insight
A silent mindfulness retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussion with the teachers. Suitable for both beginners and exp…
with Matthew Brensilver