Dharmadhara in Lake County

This retreat is part of Triratna Ordination Training for men who wish to take ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order.

The theme is the Transcendental Principle, using Chapter 1 of the Survey of Buddhism by Sangharakshita.

The Retreat will start on Friday evening, March 24 th and end on Sunday morning April 2nd.
As usual we will try to accommodate people arriving on Thursday October 10 th and we will arrange for rides to Dharmadhara on Friday.

Information on rides, overnight accommodation and other practical matters will be provided after registration.

Spring Silent Meditation Immersion Retreat

Two weeks - April 9 to 22, with option to stay first week only

Poetics of Awakening, Led by Paramananda

A 2 day Weekend Sangha Retreat for Core Sangha - Order Members and Mitras, led by Paramabodhi.

Recollecting the Buddha

Paramabodhi will guide us in practices of Mindfulness of the Body, from the Satipatthana Sutta, including 6 element practice and dissolution of the body.

This is a short retreat but if you would like to stay an extra day please let us know. 

Health and Safety

A Deeper Harmony: a somatic and energetic approach to finding harmony in body and mind

Led by Padmadharini

This Week-Long meditation retreat is for practitioners wishing to go deeper in their practice of meditation and insight.

This retreat is part of Triratna Ordination Training for men who wish to take ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order.

The cost is $500 to $700 and participants are requested to give as much as they can.  There is a $200 registration fee but this will be refunded if the retreat is cancelled due to coronavirus.

There will be indoor accommodations available but there is also plenty of room to camp.

Travel considerations:

This retreat is now full.

Our winter meditation retreat is a perfect opportunity to spend a week away from our normal conditions, in silence, supporting each other to go deeper with meditation, and being supported by the surrounding natural beauty.

Two Week Meditation Immersion Retreat at Dharmadhara in Lake County

Led by Viveka and Padmatara

Sunday August 15 to Sat Aug 28, with option to attend first week only (Sun 15 to Sat 21)

I'm happy to announce that after a long wait we feel relatively confident about rescheduling this retreat (from last year).  Please read the information carefully before registering.

Postponed to 2021 June 19 to July 16

Thank you for your interest in the SFBC's fourth Month-Long Meditation Immersion Retreat this Summer at Dharmadhara.  Please read the following information before registering. Thank you!

Postponed

This retreat is part of Triratna Ordination Training for women+ -- for those who identify as female, including those who are non-binary and trans-women, who wish to take ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order.

Team: Aryadhrishti, Danamaya, Dayanandi, Dharmasuri, Taraprabha, Vimalasara, Viriyalila 

Theme: Vision of the Order. Study materials will be available in December. We encourage reading and discussing the material with others prior to the retreat.

Travel considerations:

This retreat is now full - if you would like to be on the waiting list please email us. 

Connecting with the heart (and soul) of our practice

Our annual winter meditation retreat is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from our usual distractions and enjoy the many benefits of living and meditating together in a simple, supportive and mostly silent space.