Insight Meditation Retreat: A Path to Clarity and the Cultivation of the Heart of Wisdom
Hosted by Spirit Rock Meditation Center
This 7-night silent meditation retreat emphasizes deep vipassanā practice grounded in Buddhist teachings. Participants engage in sustained periods of sitting and walking meditation, guided instruction, Dharma talks, and meetings with instructors while cultivating mindfulness and compassion.
The program welcomes both beginners and experienced meditators in noble silence to deepen inward reflection and understanding of impermanence and interconnection.
Teaching Team
- Tuere Sala — Guiding teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
- Noliwe Alexander
- Rev. Shinmu Tamori Gibson
- Walt Opie
- Monica Magtoto — Movement Teacher
- Gil Fronsdal — Joining virtually
- Anthony Maes — Assistant Teacher
Schedule
Arrival: 2:30–4:30 PM on April 9. Departure: 11:00 AM on April 16. The retreat includes daily periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, guided instruction, and teacher meetings. The majority of the retreat is held in noble silence.
Pricing (Sliding Scale)
- Supporter Rate: $4,270
- Benefactor Rate: $3,430
- Sustainer Rate: $2,590
- Basic Rate: $1,715
- Reduced Rate: $1,120
- Scholarship rates available: $665
Only a few spots remaining. Cancellation fees range from $50–$300 depending on timing.