Neesha is inspired by the call to awakening. She is deeply grateful for the Buddha’s teachings and for the opportunity to learn and practice dhamma in both Asia and the US. She loves both intensive longer retreat practice as well as daily life practice.
Her practice has been influenced by many wonderful teachers and she teaches primarily in the lineage of Sayadaw U Tejaniya and Ajahn Chah.
Events with Neesha Patel
When Awareness Becomes NaturalJune 15 - 21, 2026
Open to experienced and new practitioners. This retreat is offered in partnership with Insight Retreat Center. Registration closes on June 1, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. In this 7-day retreat, we will explore Vipassana meditation in the practice style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Sayadaw’s approach is free from rigid forms, influenced by his previous life as a layperson and his interest in adaptable practices. Nonetheless, his teachings are rigorous, emphasizing Right View, Awareness, and a relaxed, gentle, continuous practice attitude throughout the day. You will explore how to create the conditions for awareness to arise naturally,…