Online Retreat Schedule
Insight Retreats are opportunities to engage in full-time mindfulness training. The daily schedule includes periods of sitting and walking meditation, instructions, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers. Silence is maintained throughout most of the retreat.
- Cost: Our retreats are offered freely at no cost to anyone who participates. Most of the financial support for IRC comes from donations participants offer at the end of retreats. Their generosity is what allows others to participate in future retreats.
- Deposit: A refundable deposit via credit card is required to reserve a space in the retreat. Your card will only be charged if: (1) you are accepted into the retreat and cancel after the cancellation deadline, (three weeks before the start of the retreat), or (2) you are accepted into the retreat and do not attend.
- Lottery: All applications that come in during the first 3 weeks of registration are entered into a lottery. Those not selected can be placed on the Waiting List.
See our FAQ for Online Retreats for more information – E-Mail Us: info@insightretreatcenter.org
2 week Online Webcast via Zoom Insight Retreat for Experienced Students with Gil Fronsdal, and with Diana Clark providing the Practice Support for the Online participants
May 7 to 21, 2023 - Start time: Sunday, 3:00 pm End time: Sunday 11:00 am
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Saturday 5/6 at 6pm OR Sunday 5/7 at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.
A live Webcast via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, instructions and dharma talks.
This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil Fronsdal will simultaneously teach in person to the Residential participants at IRC and via Zoom, to the Online participants. Practice discussions for the Online participants will be with Diana Clark. We encourage practitioners to participate fully. However, we understand that sometimes exceptions may be necessary due to one’s home circumstances. Accordingly, there are spaces available for Online Auditors (those that would like to participate online, but will not be able to participate fully). Auditors will not receive the same amount of teacher support and practice discussions as the full participants.
FAQ - APPLY ONLINE - Registration opened February 7, 2023- Requirements: Must have Attended at least four, 7-day (or longer) silent Vipassana retreats.
- Your application and $350 deposit must be received to be added to the Waiting List. Your deposit will only be charged if you are accepted to the retreat and cancel after 4/16/23.
- Questions: Contact the Registrar: Kristen Kennedy, kristen@insightretreatcenter.org
3 week Online Webcast via Zoom Insight Retreat for Experienced Students with Gil Fronsdal, and with Ines Freedman providing the Practice Support for the Online participants
September 10 to 30, 2023 - Start time: Sunday, 3:00 pm End time: Saturday 11:00 am
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Saturday 9/9 at 6pm OR Sunday 9/10 at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.
A Webcast via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, 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 IRC and simultaneously via Zoom, to the Online participants. 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 and Drop-in Groups with Ines Freedman, as the Online Teacher. There will also be some spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).
FAQ - APPLY ONLINE - Registration opens June 10, 2023 - please check back then- Requirements: Must have Attended at least four, 7-day (or longer) silent Vipassana retreats.
- Your application and $350 deposit must be received by 7/1/23 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 8/13/23.
- Questions: Contact the Registrar: Tony Arañes, tony@insightretreatcenter.org
1 week Online Webcast via Zoom Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal, Liz Powell and Franciso Gable, and Online Practice Discussions with Tanya Wiser
October 15 to 22, 2023 - Start time: Sunday, 4:00 pm End time: Sunday 11:30 am
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Sauturday, 10/14 at 6pm or Sunday, 10/15 at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.
A Webcast via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal, Liz Powell and Franciso Gable, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, and dharma talks. Online Practice Discussions are with Tanya Wiser, the Online Teacher.
This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil, Liz and Franciso 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 and beginners familiar with basic insight meditation instruction and have practiced regularly for at least four months. 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 and Drop-in Groups with Tanya Wiser, as the Online Teacher. There will also be some spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).
FAQ - APPLY ONLINE - Registration opens July 15, 2023 - please check back then- Your application and $ 200 deposit must be received by 8/5/23 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 9/24/23.
- Questions: Contact the Registrar: Leo Hirai, leo@insightretreatcenter.org
1 week Online Webcast via Zoom Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal, Shelley Gault and Kirsten Rudestam, and Online Practice Discussions with Liz Powell
November 12 to 19, 2023 - Start time: Sunday, 4:00 pm End time: Sunday 11:30 am
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Sunday, 11/12 at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.
A Webcast via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal, Shelley Gault and Kirsten Rudestam, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, and dharma talks. Online Practice Discussions are with Liz Powell, the Online Teacher.
This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil, Shelley and Kirsten 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 and beginners familiar with basic insight meditation instruction and have practiced regularly for at least four months. 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 and Drop-in Groups with Liz Powell, as the Online Teacher. There will also be some spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).
FAQ - APPLY ONLINE - Registration opens August 12, 2023 - please check back then- Your application and $ 200 deposit must be received by 9/2/23 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 10/22/23.
- Questions: Contact the Registrar: Leo Hirai, leo@insightretreatcenter.org
1 week Online Webcast via Zoom Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella, and Online Practice Discussions with Ying Chen
December 10 to 17, 2023 - Start time: Sunday, 4:00 pm End time: Sunday 11:30 am
Check-in Times: Check in promptly at one of the following times: Saturday, 12/9 at 6pm or Sunday, 12/10 at 3pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.
A Webcast via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, and dharma talks. Online Practice Discussions are with Ying Chen, the Online Teacher.
This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil and Andrea 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 and beginners familiar with basic insight meditation instruction and have practiced regularly for at least four months. 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 and Drop-in Groups with Ying Chen, as the Online Teacher. There will also be some spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).
FAQ - APPLY ONLINE - Registration opens September 10, 2023 - please check back then- Your application and $ 200 deposit must be received by 10/1/23 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 11/19/23.
- Questions: Contact the Registrar: Tony Arañes, tony@insightretreatcenter.org