JoAnna Hardy has been exploring and practicing multiple traditions since 1999. In 2005, her focus landed on Buddhism and Vipassana meditation, which is the premise for most of her current teaching. Teaching in communities and to individuals that don’t typically have access to the traditional dharma settings and building inclusive communities are top on her list of priorities.
Events with JoAnna Hardy
August 27 - 31, 2025
This is a retreat for people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person-of-Color. Both beginning and experienced practitoiners are welcome. Coming together as a BIPOC community, we create a space of ease and support to meditate and cultivate inner freedom. Held in an environment of silence, this retreat provides an in-depth experience of the Buddha’s teachings on mindful awareness, as well as the cultivation of lovingkindness meditation, illuminating a path toward healing and greater happiness. Set in the mountains of Big Bear this retreat offers a get away from the city with extensive time for quiet, meditation and…