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Retreat Dharma Talks at Spirit Rock Meditation Center

The Path of Liberation: Insight Meditation and the Buddha’s Early Teachings

The path of Insight Meditation, rooted in the Buddha’s early teachings, offers a time-tested way to cultivate resilience, clarity, and peace. In this retreat, we’ll bring these teachings to life—developing mindfulness, lovingkindness, and a deep investigation into the causes of suffering throughout the day. Held in silence and simplicity, the retreat environment supports the heart’s natural capacity to meet all experience with wisdom and compassion.

We’ll draw from stories and teachings of the early Buddhist tradition, connecting to a lineage of practitioners who have preserved these liberating practices for generations. Through a blend of guided and independent meditation, participants will be supported in developing a step-by-step deepening of awareness. This retreat is suitable for both newcomers and seasoned meditators seeking to refresh their foundation in Insight practice.

2026-08-14 (7 days) Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  
2026-08-15 Working with Pain (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 47:20
Gullu Singh
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