Insight Retreat Center

August 31 to September 27, 2025  –  Start time: Sunday, 4:00 pm  End time: Saturday 12:00 pm
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Sunday, August 31st at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.

A Hybrid via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, and dharma talks. Online Practice Discussions are with Ines Freedman, the Online Teacher.

This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil will teach in person to the Residential participants at the Insight Retreat Center and simultaneously via Zoom, to the Online participants. Suitable for experienced practitioners.

We encourage practitioners to participate fully, understanding that sometimes exceptions may be necessary due to one’s home circumstances.
Online Retreatants will have Practice Discussions with Ines Freedman.
There spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).

RETREAT SCHEDULE

FAQRegistration opens April 30, 2025 – please check back then

  • Requirements: Attended at least four, 7-day (or longer) silent Vipassana retreats.
  • Your application and $ 350 deposit must be received by 5/21/25 to be entered in the lottery. Applicants will be notified about 2 weeks later if they have been Accepted or are on the Waiting List. Subsequent applications will be added to the Waiting List. Your deposit will only be charged if you are accepted to the retreat and cancel after 8/10/25.
  • Questions: Contact the Registrar: TBD,