September 27 to October 2, 2025  –  Hours: Saturday check-in is from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm  End time: Thursday 1:00 pm

The teachings of the Buddha guides us toward a deeper, more intimate understanding of our hearts and minds. In this retreat, we will practice cultivating compassionate responses, soften into the rhythms of life, and nourish the wisdom and joy that arise from both practicing the Dhamma and being in relationship with nature.

This Insight Meditation Retreat, for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice through foundational Insight Meditation techniques. Set in the serene, forested landscape of the Northern Sierra Mountains, within a peaceful 170-acre retreat center, this retreat provides a beautiful environment to support your practice.

The retreat will be held in noble silence and will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, daily Dharma talks, and individual meetings with teachers to guide your practice and deepen your insight.

Photos: Big Springs Area — Big Springs Woods — Big Springs Meditation Hall

APPLY ONLINE – Registration opens May 1, 2025 – please check back then

• Submit your application and a $200 deposit. Your deposit will only be charged if you are accepted to the retreat and cancel after 9/6/25.
• Questions: Contact the Registrar: Yanli,   yanli@insightretreatcenter.org