Retreats
Meditation retreats are considered an integral part of mindfulness training. They consist of a schedule of alternating sitting and walking meditation in silence, along with instruction and talks from a qualified teacher. Longer retreats may feature
group or private interviews with teachers.
Retreat fees cover only costs, such as facility
rental. Teachers are supported by your donations
(dana) only. This generosity is heart-opening, and
is yet another integral part of this practice. Please
be generous.
There are no SLIMG-hosted retreats on the calendar currently, but
SLIMG teachers Bridget Rolens and Jon Yaffe will lead a retreat for Mid America Dharma in St. Louis, March 23-25, 2012. For information on this and other Mid America Dharma retreats, click HERE.
The following organizations also offer Insight Meditation retreats in the mid-west and nationally:
Mid America Dharma offers both residential and non-residential insight meditation retreats in the Missouri region. Retreat information, schedules, and registration forms are available at
Spirit Rock Meditation Center is the largest insight meditation center in the US and offers short and long retreats in northern California. Their schedule is available at www.spiritrock.org
Insight Meditation Society is one of the oldest meditation centers in the American lay tradition. Located in Barre, MA, IMS offers a full schedule of short and long retreats It is also home to Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. www.dharma.org
