Oct 30 – Nov 4, 20265 nights

The Liberating Power of Mindfulness: Finding Freedom from Entanglements

full (waitlist open)

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Tiers $695-$1,495 residential; commuter $425; extra night $85. Commuter spaces open, rooms waitlisted.

Satipatthana · with Ayya Santussika, Grace Talice Lee

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Uses the Four Establishments of Mindfulness to explore how we create entanglements and free ourselves from recurring patterns, meeting them with kindness and understanding.

verified Oct 12, 2026

Nov 6–15, 20269 nights

From Concept to Experience: Apprehending Dhamma Through Insight Dialogue

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer, Ayya Anopama, Viveka Bhikkhu

verified Oct 12, 2026

Dec 15–20, 20265 nights

Meet the Kuan Yin Dharmas: Bringing the Mahayana and Theravada into Harmony

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Mahayana + Theravada · with Kittisaro, Thanissara

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jan 9–13, 20274 nights

In the Buddha's Presence: Individuality and Liberation

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Akincano Weber

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jan 22–27, 20275 nights

Three Facets of Investigation: Patterns, Processes, and Moments of Presence

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Dhammadīpā

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jan 29 – Feb 3, 20275 nights

The Wisdom of an Open Heart: Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Chris Crotty

verified Oct 12, 2026

Feb 5–14, 20279 nights

Deepening Joy: A Samadhi and Jhana Retreat

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Samadhi / Jhana · with Yahel Avigur

verified Oct 12, 2026

Feb 16–21, 20275 nights

Seeing That Frees: Exploring the Path of Emptiness

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Yahel Avigur

verified Oct 12, 2026

Feb 23–28, 20275 nights

Finding Freedom in Relaxing the Sense of Self: An Insight Dialogue Retreat

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Insight Dialogue · with Nicola Redfern, Bart van Melik

verified Oct 12, 2026

Mar 4–7, 20273 nights

Fierce Compassion: Black Women Buddhist Practices for Healing Self and Earth (BIPOC retreat)

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Dr. Melanie Harris

for BIPOC-identifying

verified Oct 12, 2026

Apr 14–24, 202710 nights

Jhānas and Insight

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Jhana · with Leigh Brasington, Meagan Chambers

verified Oct 12, 2026

Apr 27 – May 2, 20275 nights

The Living Field: A Dzogchen Retreat on Remembering Our Original Belonging

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Dzogchen · with Lama Liz Monson

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jun 4–9, 20275 nights

Right Concentration: Exploring Samadhi, Samatha, Vipassana, and Jhanas

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Sayadaw U Jagara

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jun 29 – Jul 4, 20275 nights

The Soul Unearthed: Resting the Heart in Natural Awareness (young adults)

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Rupert Marques, Zac Ispa-Landa

for young adults (35 or under)

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jul 15–20, 20275 nights

Befriending Mortality: Living An Awakened Life Through Mindfulness of Death (Maranasati)

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Nikki Mirghafori

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jul 22–27, 20275 nights

Awakening Joy in Ordinary Life

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Susan Morgan, Bill Morgan

verified Oct 12, 2026

Aug 20–25, 20275 nights

Awakening Together: An Insight Dialogue Retreat For People of Color

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Insight Dialogue · with Tuere Sala, Peace Twesigye

for BIPOC-identifying

verified Oct 12, 2026

Oct 5–10, 20275 nights

Re-enchanting Meditation: Awakening to a Living World

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Damcho Diana Finnegan

verified Oct 12, 2026

Oct 12–17, 20275 nights

Ānāpānasati as a Vehicle for Awakening

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Anapanasati · with Ayya Santussika

verified Oct 12, 2026

Nov 2–14, 202712 nights

Deep Relational Wisdom of Mettānattā

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

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Metta / Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer

verified Oct 12, 2026

Nov 29 – Dec 5, 20276 nights

Meet the Kuan Yin Dharmas: Bringing the Mahayana and Theravada into Harmony

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA

cost: check site

Mahayana + Theravada · with Thanissara, Kittisaro

verified Oct 12, 2026

upcoming meditation retreats at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies