Maureen Connor reflects on the ups and downs of organizing her first retreat, and sense of community that it brings.
Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma Retreat: From the practitioners’ perspective
Kim Gilmer and Robbie Dvorkin report from a practitioner’s perspective after attending Judy Lief’s Ocean of Dharma Retreat.
Video: Experience ten minutes of an eight-week “Retreat”
By Canadian filmmaker David Cherniack, a new documentary film follows thirty-five Westerners as they attempt an eight-week, silent retreat.
On Second Thought
Shayne Larango turns away from her corporate life to join a Vipassana retreat – only to find the transition more difficult than anticipated.
From The Under 35 Project: Hope to Faith
Here’s the latest from The Under 35 Project by Chris W., about how a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh helped him confront his drug addiction.
An ICU for the Soul
When a friend is dealt a heavy emotional blow, Pico Iyer suggests to her that silence and stillness might be the best medicine.
Mingyur Rinpoche as wandering yogi: An “interesting parallel with the Buddha”
Internationally renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Mingyur Rinpoche has been on a private pilgrimage since early June of this year.
Creating “Autsit,” a meditation retreat for people on the autism spectrum
Creating “Autsit,” a meditation retreat for people on the autism spectrum who find conventional retreats too environmentally overwhelming.
Buddhist summer camps for you and the kids
Wondering what to do with your children for the summer months? Here are a few programs you might be interested in.
Forum: Long-term Retreat—The Challenges and Benefits
In this Buddhadharma Forum, Guy Armstrong, Elizabeth Mattish-Namgyel, and Geoffrey Shugen Arnold explain what to expect from going on a long-term Buddhist retreat. Introduction by Christine Skarda.