Jul 31 – Aug 2, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
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Aug 1–31, 202630 nights
Awareness & Wisdom Retreat
full (waitlist open)
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long structured retreat exploring the four foundations of mindfulness, recognizing the mind's attitude, and cultivating wise view. Small-group practice discussions twice weekly. Full month preferred; partial-month applications reviewed by the teaching team.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 4–9, 20265 nights
Finding Balance in Chaos: A Mindfulness Retreat for Coming Back to Ourselves
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered residential: Tier 3 $695 – Benefactor $1,495; Commuter $425. Residential rooms waitlisted; commuter spots still available.
Residential mindfulness retreat using Buddhist practices to calm and settle the nervous system. Includes silent meditation, stress assessment, and mindful movement. Noble silence observed. Open to beginning and experienced practitioners. Residential rooms waitlisted; commuter spots available.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Aug 10–16, 20266 nights
At Home in Rock and Water: A Wilderness & Meditation Retreat
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Wilderness and meditation retreat; participants meet at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 17–23, 20266 nights
Aug 24–28, 20264 nights
Waking Up in a Living World
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
free / by donation · scholarships · sliding scale
Free residential (Tiers 1–3: $0); $100 refundable deposit required. Benefactor/Commuter: $100. Five camping spots available.
for young adults (35 or under)
Integrates Buddhist teachings on emptiness, interdependence, and liberation with nature-based practice and grief work outdoors. Explores belonging in a wild, impermanent world. Noble silence observed. Camping available. For ages 18–35 only.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Aug 28 – Sep 4, 20267 nights
Kripalu, Massachusetts
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health — Stockbridge, MA
from $3,995 · scholarships
Starting at $3,995/person; room type (shared twin to private queen) affects price, but per-tier prices not listed. Limited scholarships available.
Week-long jhana meditation retreat on 125 acres of rolling hills, forest, and lake views. Includes lodging, organic meals, 1-on-1 facilitation, group meditation. Daily 7am-8pm. Requires mental health screening by Feb 15; 18+.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 28 – Sep 7, 202610 nights
10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat: Shamatha-Vipashyana Training
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$1,100 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition only ($1,100); housing and meals are billed separately during registration. Full-time student discounts and scholarships available.
Formal Shamatha-Vipashyana (calm-abiding and insight) meditation training in a residential, tradition-based setting emphasizing sustained silence and structured daily practice. Open to all levels; no prior meditation experience required, just readiness for ten days of silence and structure.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 28–30, 20262 nights
Weekend Sesshin- Fall Ango Opening
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 1–30, 202629 nights
Touching the Earth: A Nature Dharma Retreat
full (waitlist open)
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long nature-immersion retreat: sitting, walking, and instruction take place outdoors in forest and meadow, using the natural world as teacher through mindfulness and presence. Full month stay required.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 4–6, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 11–13, 20262 nights
September Open Practice Weekend (Residential Only)
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge — Springfield, NH
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Lightly structured weekend at Wonderwell with optional morning and evening meditation; most of the time is self-directed practice, contemplation, and rest held within a shared container of Noble Silence.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 11–13, 20262 nights
Precepts II – Entering the Way of Compassion: The Practices of a Bodhisattva
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Residential study-practice weekend on the bodhisattva precepts.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 15–20, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 17–23, 20266 nights
Listening into the Heart of the Divine Feminine
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge — Springfield, NH
free / by donation · via Dharma Gates
Dana-based (pay-what-you-can); $50 refundable registration deposit
for young adults (35 or under)
Explores the divine feminine as a universal energetic principle through Tibetan Vajrayana meditation, visualization, and mantra chanting, with some outdoor practice. Open to newer and experienced meditators comfortable with quiet self-reflection.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Sep 21–27, 20266 nights
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 1–31, 202630 nights
Forest Refuge Retreat with Caroline Jones & Annie Nugent
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long structured retreat at Forest Refuge, IMS's long-term retreat center for experienced practitioners. No specific retreat theme was published on the schedule page for this month.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 2–4, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 9–11, 20262 nights
Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 13–18, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 16–21, 20265 nights
Practicing Spiritual Abolition through the Heart Sutra
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered residential: Tier 3 $695 – Benefactor $1,495; Commuter $425. Scholarship on request.
Explores spiritual abolitionism through the Heart Sutra, examining how practitioners embody contradictions in service of collective liberation. Includes silent and guided meditation, dharma talks, and group discussions. Suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Oct 19–25, 20266 nights
Oct 28–31, 20263 nights
Skymind: Buddhist Teachings on Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart
Garrison Institute — Garrison, NY
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Residential retreat drawing on 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön's teachings, emphasizing open-awareness meditation and community practice to meet fear and uncertainty with a vast mind and fierce heart.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 4, 20265 nights
The Liberating Power of Mindfulness: Finding Freedom from Entanglements
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered residential: Tier 3 $695 – Benefactor $1,495; Commuter $425. Scholarship on request.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores Four Establishments of Mindfulness to recognize and release old habits. Incorporates monastic traditions: chanting, ritual, and optional Eight Precepts observance. Prerequisites: regular meditation practice and two prior Buddhist residential retreats of 5+ days.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 1–30, 202629 nights
The Brahmaviharas: A Refuge for the Heart
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long retreat exploring the brahmaviharas — loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity — as sublime expressions of an awakened heart.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 5–8, 20263 nights
Ango Intensive – Fall
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 6–15, 20269 nights
From Concept to Experience: Apprehending Dhamma Through Insight Dialogue
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,251–2,691 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
9-night tiered residential: Tier 3 $1,251 – Benefactor $2,691; Commuter $765. Residential waitlisted; commuter spots available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Transforms conceptual dharma understanding into embodied, intuitive experience through Insight Dialogue and Dharma Contemplation. 9 nights. Participants bring specific dharma inquiries. Prerequisites: five years dharma experience, three prior silent retreats of 5+ nights.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Nov 10–15, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 16–22, 20266 nights
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 1–31, 202630 nights
Forest Refuge Retreat with Caroline Jones & Greg Scharf
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long structured retreat at Forest Refuge, IMS's long-term retreat center for experienced practitioners. No specific retreat theme was published on the schedule page for this month.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 4–6, 20262 nights
Beginner's Retreat (Residential Only)
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge — Springfield, NH
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Introductory residential meditation retreat at Wonderwell for beginners, led by NDF teachers rooted in Tibetan Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions. Detail page is still marked 'save the date' with program specifics pending.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 4–6, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 11–13, 20262 nights
Buddha's Enlightenment Vigil
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 15–20, 20265 nights
Meet the Kuan Yin Dharmas: Bringing the Mahayana and Theravada into Harmony
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered residential: Tier 3 $695 – Benefactor $1,495; Commuter $425. Waitlist only.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores Kuan Yin Bodhisattva teachings integrating Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Includes dharma talks, meditation, chanting, bowing practice, and chi kung. Noble silence maintained throughout. For intermediate and advanced practitioners.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 20276 nights
Jan 8–10, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Jan 25–31, 20276 nights
New Years' Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Bodhidharma Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Feb 26–28, 20272 nights
Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Mar 5–7, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Mar 22–28, 20276 nights
Apr 2–4, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Apr 19–25, 20276 nights
Apple Blossom Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
May 24–30, 20276 nights
Ocean Gathering Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
ongoing & open-date opportunities
open datesby arrangement
Personal Retreat
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Flexible-length, self-directed personal retreat at IMS's long-term retreat center. Retreatants work with visiting insight teachers to develop a customized program of training in Early Buddhist practices; by application.
verified Jul 27, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Custom Personal Retreats
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed meditation retreats of any length, from a weekend to 3 months, living in community at Karmê Chöling. Includes individual retreats, self-guided group retreats, and trial residency stays for those considering longer-term residence.
verified Jul 27, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Solitary Cabin Retreats
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed silent retreats in one of six solitary cabins set in forest and meadow, from 5 nights up to 108+ nights, year-round. For deepening shamatha/vipashyana practice in solitude.
verified Jul 27, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Overnight Stays
Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
free / by donation
No charge for anything; guests encouraged to contribute food, materials, money, or work as dana.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Lay guests of any gender stay and practice alongside the sangha by arrangement. Min 3 nights; first-timers up to 1 week (NE residents) or 2 weeks. Arrive Wed–Sat; email Guest Monk within 2 months. Eight Precepts required, including fasting after noon.
verified Jun 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
One-Month Residential Retreat
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long residential retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery, arranged individually with the training office.
verified Jul 27, 2026
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- Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
- Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
- Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
- Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
- The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
- Wonderwell Mountain Refuge — Springfield, NH
- Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY