Winter Independent Individual and Group Retreats (December 17-20)
Flexible Dates
Big Bear Retreat Center
Your Retreat at Your Pace at Big Bear Retreat Center Sunday December 17th - Wednesday December 20th *arrival dates are Dec 17th & 18th only *2-night minimum stay registration closes December 10th at 11:59pm Pacific Time Join us during these dates for an option to retreat on your own or in a small group or team. We are thrilled to re-introduce independent solo retreats. Book time for yourself or your small group at the retreat center with light programming. This is a great option if you want to experience some time in nature and your version of retreat…
Awakening into the New Year
With Dave Smith and Cheryl Slean
December 28, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A Silent Insight Meditation Retreat Thursday, December 28th - Monday, January 1st registration closes Monday December 18th at 11:59pm Pacific Time During this New Years’ Insight Meditation retreat we will cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves through gentle and sustained awareness of our body, breath, heart, and mind. Each day will include periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and meetings with the teachers. New Year’s Eve will be held with a special intention-setting ceremony. Together, we’ll develop a greater sense of care for ourselves and for our world through the revolutionary practices of the…
Dharmapala Retreat January 2024 (Online at Big Bear)
January 4 - 9, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
We are happy to offer this retreat as a Dana/Donation-based retreat for the DPT2 community. This will be an online retreat with the option to attend (via your computer) in Big Bear. Meals, accommodations, and very light programming will be offered. Please complete registration by December 22nd, 2023. Rates: This retreat is offered at a dana/donation-based rate, we've offered some suggested donation ranges. At registration, you'll have the opportunity to enter a donation amount. About this Retreat (Online In-Person) Included in this retreat are meals, accommodations, and some light programming. This will be an opportunity to sit the…
Opening to Inner + Outer Change: A Life Balance Retreat
With Celeste Young and Ron Ames
April 25 - 28, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A Workshop Retreat This is designed to be a highly interactive workshop retreat format, not a silent insight meditation retreat. Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, April 28th Registration closes April 11th at 11:59pm Pacific Time If you’re considering a big change, are in the midst of one now, or are still feeling the effects of past changes, this unique retreat offers you the personal understanding and tools to open to the next phase of your life with clarity, confidence, joy, and deeper Insight. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited for this unique workshop retreat. Come join us in…
Entering into the Silence of Recovery
With Vimalasara Mason-John and Kevin Griffin
May 9 - 12, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A SILENT INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREAT FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY Thursday, May 9th - Saturday, May 12th Registration closes April 25th at 11:59pm Pacific Time All recovery paths are welcome, whether Twelve Step, Recovery Dharma, Eight Step Recovery, substance, process, or relationship-oriented. Join us for this unique meditation retreat combining traditional Buddhist practices with recovery and healing. Primarily conducted in silence, the retreat focuses on insight/mindfulness meditation, with additional interactive exercises, lectures, and meetings exploring ways that Buddhism and a recovery program can complement each other. The emphasis will be on bringing mindfulness to all our activities, whether in formal meditation,…
The Ease of Letting Go
With Celeste Young and Phillip Moffitt
May 21 - 25, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A Silent Insight Meditation Retreat Tuesday, May 21st - Saturday, May 25th Registration closes May 7th at 11:59pm Pacific Time Join us in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains for this short insight retreat to refresh the mind and inspire the heart. In this retreat, we will focus on the Buddha’s teaching of non-clinging. The more we practice letting go, compassion, wisdom, and insight begin to blossom. We will strengthen our capacity for continuity of mindfulness and connection with ourselves and each other, while enjoying nature and quiet rest within this secluded setting. The structure of an Insight meditation retreat includes…
Insight Meditation Retreat
With Celeste Young and Dawn Scott
June 3 - 9, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A Silent Insight Meditation Retreat Monday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 9th Registration closes May 20th at 11:59pm Pacific Time Join us for an in person retreat in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains and deepen your practice within this secluded setting in nature. We will tend to the heart and mind with compassionate mindfulness and strengthen our connection with ourselves and each other, with time for enjoying nature, deep rest, and practice in this beautiful setting. During this five day retreat, we will learn to slow down and attune to the fresh simplicity of our present moment experience, rest in…
Weaving Ourselves Back into the Fabric of Life: An Exploration of the Four Distortions of Perception
With Celeste Young and Ayya Santacitta
October 20 - 26, 2024
Big Bear Retreat Center
A Silent Meditation Retreat: Dana-based retreat in the monastic tradition (donate at any amount) Sunday, October 20th - Saturday, October 26th Registration closes October 6th at 11:59pm Pacific Time An Exploration of the Four Distortions of Perception Join us for an in person retreat in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains and deepen your practice within this secluded setting in nature. For this particular retreat, our theme will be clearing up the Four Distortions of Perception, or Vipallasas as they are known in Pali. Seeing what is impermanent (anicca) as permanent (nicca ) Seeing what is painful (dukkha) as pleasant (sukha)…