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Jhāna and Insight

  • Leigh Brasington, Meagan Chambers
  • Residential
  • April 14, 2027
  • April 24, 2027
  • Wednesday - Saturday
  • 10 nights

The jhanas are states of deep meditative absorption cultivated in Buddhist traditions through practicing methods of calming and concentration.  This retreat will emphasize the application of one-pointed concentration in a regular sitting practice.  We will focus on the teaching of this technique and the application of the jhanas for enhancing insight practice. The retreat will be held in Noble Silence with sitting and walking meditation and personal interviews. 


Note: This program will be offered residentially in Barre. Meagan will teach and conduct interviews at BCBS. Leigh will teach and conduct interviews remotely via video conference.


Program Format: This retreat will include dharma talks, guided meditation, silent meditation, large group discussions, and individual interviews. 


Noble Silence:

The program will be held in noble silence.

Experience Level:

Suitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Prerequisites:

This program is for those who have completed at least two one-week or longer residential silent vipassana retreats.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that personal circumstances may require you to cancel your registration. In these cases, please contact us right away. If you cancel more than eight weeks before the program starts, you are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. If you cancel between three and eight weeks before the program starts, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the deposit. Registration fees are nonrefundable less than three weeks before the program starts.

Schedule:

Arrival day: 3:00 – 5:30 PM 

Departure day: Noon (Leave campus by 2:00 pm)


Full Day Schedule (may vary slightly): 

6:30 am       Wake-up

7:00 – 7:30 am  Group sitting practice

9:00 am – noon   Morning Session

2:00 – 5:00 pm  Afternoon Session

7:00 – 9:00 pm  Evening Session