August 22, 2026  –  Hours: Saturday check-in is from 9:45 am (PT) to 10:00 am (PT)  End time: Saturday 4:00 pm (PT)

The Buddha counsels: “Hatred does not cease by hatred but by non-hatred. This law is eternal.” The alternatives to love – namely, hate or apathy – are not viable for ourselves, for our communities or our world. There are many details to work out, but in one way or another, love will be the path forward. Fear, self-absorption and measurement create a million boundaries – lovingkindness dissolves them. During this daylong, we’ll explore the boundless friendliness of mettā and the ways that it is both the path and the fruit of meditation practice. The day will include guided and silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, a dharma talk, and an opportunity to ask questions of the teacher.

The day will include silent and guided meditation periods, walking meditation, a dharma talk and opportunities for dialogue. All are welcome.

Location: 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA – Fellowship Hall at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists

Deposit ($30) will NOT be charged unless you do not attend (while being accepted to the retreat) and do not cancel before the cancellation deadline 2.14.2026.

Lunch: Please bring a lunch; alternatively, there are many restaurants two blocks away.

Sitting Gear: There will be chairs at the venue. If you would like to sit on the floor, or need more sitting gears to sit in a chair, please bring your own sitting gears with you.

Accessibility & Scent-Free Space:
The space we are renting has a wheelchair-accessible ramp. To support participants with chemical sensitivities and health needs, we kindly ask that you come scent-free. Please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, essential oils, or any scented personal care products. Thank you for your care and consideration..

IRC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible meditation space. For offsite retreats, we rent other venues and may have limited control over all accessibility features; we ask for your understanding and forgiveness. If you have access needs or questions about accessibility, please feel free to contact us in advance. We will do our best to accommodate.

Note: There is NO lottery for this daylong retreat. Please ignore any automated emails that mention lotteries.

APPLY ONLINE – Registration opened April 24, 2026
Carpooling (Only sign up to carpool after being accepted to the retreat)

• Questions: Contact the Registrar: Soohee,   soohee@insightretreatcenter.org