Gatherings

Talks and events — 2026

Retreats, satsangs, and gatherings with non-dual teachers around the world in 2026. Time spent in the presence of those who have recognized their true nature can be profoundly clarifying.

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Type

All (52) Retreat (39) Satsang (3) Webinar (2) Practice period (2) Daylong (2) Sesshin (2) Pilgrimage (1) Workshop (1)

Format

In person (40) Online (9) Hybrid (3)

Location

United States (35) France (4) Italy (3) Spain (3) United Kingdom (2) Vietnam (1)

Archive

Past events (1)

January 2026

5
Jan
Retreat January 5–10, 2026

Winter Insight Meditation Retreat (Spirit Rock)

with Ajahn Sucitto, Ayya Anandabodhi, Ethan Nichtern, Gil Fronsdal, Kittisaro, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Thanissara

A silent, residential Insight Meditation retreat at Spirit Rock offering extended periods of sitting and walking practice, Dharma talks, and teacher guidance. The emphasis is on steady attention, direct seeing, and the kind of clarity that makes separation feel less convincing.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, United States Visit website →

February 2026

3
Feb
Retreat February 3 – March 2, 2026

Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat (Spirit Rock)

with Arinna Weisman, Eugene Cash, Nikki Mirghafori, Pascal Auclair

A month-long container for deepening vipassana through sustained silence and structured practice. Long retreats like this often tilt attention toward the simplicity beneath storylines, where non-dual insight can ripen naturally rather than being forced.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, United States Visit website →
4
Feb
Pilgrimage February 4–13, 2026

Vietnam Pilgrimage 2026 (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A multi-stop pilgrimage in Vietnam guided by the Plum Village tradition, blending mindfulness practice with sacred sites and community. Pilgrimage tends to dissolve the usual boundary between 'practice time' and 'life time' by making every step the meditation.

Various locations (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Visit website →
12
Feb
Retreat February 12–15, 2026

The Blooming of a Flower - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A gentle Plum Village style retreat focusing on basic mindfulness, community practice, and steadying the heart through simple forms. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →

March 2026

13
Mar
Retreat March 13–16, 2026

“A Sacred Hug” Nondual Spiritual and Yoga Retreat

with Alaya Dickinson, Corrine Champigny

A three-night retreat that blends nondual satsang, yoga, and devotional elements in a warm, relational atmosphere. Designed to support settling, heart opening, and recognition of what is already here, with follow-up community support after the in-person gathering.

Well Being Retreat Center, Tazewell, United States Visit website →
15
Mar
Retreat March 15–22, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at San Damiano

with Rupert Spira

A week-long residential retreat with Rupert Spira at the San Damiano retreat center in Danville, California. The schedule emphasizes guided meditation and dialogue, creating extended time and space for self-abidance, inquiry, and integration in a quiet, contemplative setting.

San Damiano, Danville, United States Visit website →
27
Mar
Retreat March 27–29, 2026

Small Group Retreat with Gangaji

with Gangaji

An intimate, small-group retreat weekend with Gangaji in Ashland, Oregon. These gatherings are structured to allow sustained inquiry and direct transmission in a smaller setting than large public events, with significant space for dialogue and quiet recognition.

The Gangaji Foundation, Ashland, United States Visit website →

April 2026

10
Apr
Satsang April 10–12, 2026

Talks with Wayne: Paris, France

with Wayne Liquorman

An in-person weekend of satsang-style talks with Wayne Liquorman in Paris. Events typically revolve around direct inquiry, Q&A, and clear Advaita pointing, suitable for seekers who appreciate traditional nondual framing with practical, conversational teaching.

Paris, France Visit website →
11
Apr
Retreat April 11–18, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali

with Rupert Spira

A seven-day retreat at Mandali Retreat Center in northern Italy, offering extended periods of meditation, dialogue, and quiet time supported by a residential retreat environment. Part of a back-to-back retreat window at Mandali for those who want deeper immersion.

Mandali Retreat Center, Quarna Sopra, Italy Visit website →
17
Apr
Satsang April 17–19, 2026

Talks with Wayne: Madrid, Spain

with Wayne Liquorman

A Madrid gathering with Wayne Liquorman offering satsang-style dialogue and Advaita inquiry. The emphasis is typically on direct recognition and clearing conceptual obstacles, with ample space for questions and community connection.

Madrid, Spain Visit website →
17
Apr
Retreat April 17–19, 2026

Small Group Retreat with Gangaji

with Gangaji

A second small-group retreat weekend with Gangaji in Ashland, Oregon, offering a focused container for inquiry and deep listening. The format supports a slower pace and more personal engagement than a typical satsang.

The Gangaji Foundation, Ashland, United States Visit website →
19
Apr
Retreat April 19–26, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali: “Balyani and the Unity of Being”

with Rupert Spira

A week-long retreat themed around Awḥad al-Dīn Balyānī and the “oneness of being,” combining Rupert Spira’s guided meditations and dialogues with a Sufi-inflected lens on self-knowledge and unity. Designed for practitioners who enjoy sustained inquiry and a deep retreat cadence.

Mandali Retreat Center, Quarna Sopra, Italy Visit website →
25
Apr
Satsang April 25 – May 2, 2026

Talks with Wayne: Lanzarote Retreat, Spain

with Wayne Liquorman

A week-long retreat with Wayne Liquorman in Lanzarote, offering a longer-form container for Advaita inquiry and integration. Retreat format typically supports deeper continuity than weekend talks, balancing formal sessions with spaciousness for reflection.

Lanzarote, Spain Visit website →
30
Apr
Retreat April 30 – May 9, 2026

Spring Insight Meditation Retreat (Spirit Rock)

with Anushka Fernandopulle, Ethan Nichtern, Khanyisa Wise, Pascal Auclair

A multi-day Insight Meditation retreat focused on mindfulness, concentration, and liberating insight. Expect noble silence, guided practice, and talks that point toward seeing experience as it is, before the mind draws its boundaries.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, United States Visit website →

May 2026

14
May
Retreat May 14–17, 2026

4-Day Silent Retreat with Gangaji

with Gangaji

A four-day retreat emphasizing silence as the primary support for recognition and integration. Intended for practitioners who benefit from fewer words and more direct immersion, with facilitation by Gangaji and the retreat team.

Ashland (event venue listed by organizer), Ashland, United States Visit website →
21
May
Retreat May 21–25, 2026

Nondual Retreat with Jim Newman

with Jim Newman

A four-night nondual meeting with Jim Newman, oriented around direct pointing and uncompromising conversation about what is and is not “happening.” The schedule includes arrival on May 21 and closing after lunch on May 25, with on-site lodging and meals as part of registration.

Well Being Retreat Center, Tazewell, United States Visit website →

June 2026

1
Jun
Retreat June 1–28, 2026

Nurturing the Fire 2026 (4-Week Retreat, Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A four-week immersion in Plum Village practice: mindful living, seated meditation, walking meditation, and communal routines. Long retreats like this can rewire the default sense of separation by letting awareness soak into ordinary life until it becomes the baseline.

Plum Village, Thénac, France Visit website →
4
Jun
Retreat June 4–7, 2026

Teen Ethnic Minority Retreat - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A teen retreat designed for youth in ethnic minority communities, offering mindfulness practices, connection, and belonging in a supportive container. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
5
Jun
Retreat June 5–12, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta

with Rupert Spira

A seven-day retreat at The Vedanta in Lincolnshire, UK, with a rhythm of guided meditations and daily dialogue. The venue’s contemplative atmosphere supports extended periods of self-abidance and community, with practical guidelines aligned with the venue’s vegetarian, alcohol-free setting.

The Vedanta, Branston, United Kingdom Visit website →
11
Jun
Retreat June 11–14, 2026

Retreat for People of Color - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A retreat space centered on BIPOC practitioners, combining meditation, community, and healing-oriented practice in the Plum Village lineage. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
18
Jun
Retreat June 18–21, 2026

Wake Up Retreat (Deer Park) - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A Wake Up retreat for young adults emphasizing mindful living, sangha connection, and engaged practice in daily life. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →

July 2026

2
Jul
Retreat July 2–5, 2026

Family Retreat (Session 1) - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A family-focused retreat with kid-friendly practices, mindful games, and adult teachings that bring awareness into relationship and home life. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
8
Jul
Retreat July 8–17, 2026

Summer Lovingkindness Retreat (Spirit Rock)

with Jaymin Patel, Kathleen Grace, Lama Rod Owens, Leslie Booker

A retreat devoted to metta, the cultivation of goodwill as a stable, embodied practice. Lovingkindness can soften the reflex to contract into a separate self, making unity feel less like an idea and more like lived experience.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, United States Visit website →
11
Jul
Retreat July 11 – August 3, 2026

Summer Opening 2026 (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A flagship summer retreat at Plum Village with a full schedule of mindfulness practice in community. The tone is approachable, with an emphasis on bringing presence into meals, walking, listening, and relationship, where non-duality becomes practical.

Plum Village, Thénac, France Visit website →
16
Jul
Retreat July 16–19, 2026

Spanish Speaking Retreat - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A Plum Village tradition retreat conducted in Spanish, blending meditation, mindful walking, and Dharma talks in a community atmosphere. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
17
Jul
Retreat July 17–26, 2026

Summer Insight Meditation Retreat (Spirit Rock)

with Anna Douglas, Kittisaro, Thanissara

A mid-summer residential vipassana retreat with silence, steady practice periods, and teacher support. The focus is on direct observation of mind and body, where the sense of 'me in here' versus 'world out there' can begin to loosen.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, United States Visit website →
23
Jul
Retreat July 23–26, 2026

Planting Seeds Retreat - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A retreat oriented around nourishing seeds of compassion and understanding through mindfulness practice and sangha support. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →

August 2026

6
Aug
Retreat August 6–9, 2026

Family Retreat (Session 2) - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A second family retreat session, offering accessible mindfulness practices for parents and children in a joyful, structured setting. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
10
Aug
Retreat August 10–17, 2026

Wake Up Retreat 2026 (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A Wake Up retreat in the Plum Village tradition oriented toward young adults, mixing meditation, mindful movement, and deep listening in community. It’s a modern doorway into classic Buddhist insights, including interbeing and the end of inner division.

Plum Village, Thénac, France Visit website →
13
Aug
Retreat August 13 – September 2, 2026

21 Days Retreat - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A long, residential retreat with sustained practice in the Plum Village tradition, supporting deeper stabilization of mindfulness and insight. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
20
Aug
Retreat August 20–23, 2026

Varela Contemplative Science Retreat (In Person 2026) - Upaya

with Upaya Zen Center Faculty

A retreat at the intersection of contemplative practice and cognitive science, honoring Francisco Varela’s legacy. Expect meditation, dialogue, and inquiry into mind and experience, where non-dual themes often show up in scientific clothes.

Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, United States Visit website →
29
Aug
Retreat August 29 – September 5, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali

with Rupert Spira

A late-summer seven-day retreat at Mandali Retreat Center, offering a sustained retreat container for meditation and inquiry with Rupert Spira. Often positioned as part of a two-week sequence at Mandali for those wanting a deeper seasonal immersion.

Mandali Retreat Center, Quarna Sopra, Italy Visit website →

October 2026

15
Oct
Retreat October 15–18, 2026

4-Day Silent Retreat with Gangaji

with Gangaji

A second four-day silent retreat of 2026 with Gangaji, offering a later-in-the-year opportunity for deep quiet and sustained practice. The retreat format centers on silence, allowing subtle insight to settle without constant conceptual processing.

Ashland (event venue listed by organizer), Ashland, United States Visit website →

November 2026

5
Nov
Retreat November 5–8, 2026

Family Retreat (Session 3) - Deer Park Monastery (Plum Village)

with Plum Village monastics

A late-year family retreat session focused on mindful living, connection, and strengthening family practice routines. The Plum Village approach highlights interbeing: the lived sense that self and world arise together rather than as separate islands.

Deer Park Monastery, Escondido, United States Visit website →
27
Nov
Retreat November 27 – December 4, 2026

Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta

with Rupert Spira

A late-autumn week-long retreat at The Vedanta, structured around guided meditation and dialogue to support stabilization of nondual understanding. Intended as an immersive close-of-year retreat for practitioners who want uninterrupted time for inquiry and integration.

The Vedanta, Branston, United Kingdom Visit website →

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