Join us for an in-person retreat over Labor Day weekend as we turn our collective attention toward one of the most liberating inquiries of the Buddhist path, with teachers Josh Korda and Kathy Cherry of DharmaPunx NYC.
You are invited to join us this Labor Day for a guided forest bathing walk through the woods and hiking trails of the Garrison Institute grounds, led by certified forest therapy guide Fru Molnar.
This retreat will offer a time of community exploration, grounded in the practice of the Six Paramitas (sometimes referred to as the Six Perfections). As we dive into the teachings of generosity, ethical conduct, patience, diligence, meditative concentration, and wisdom, we uncover their relevance in our relationships with both ourselves and others.
Many of us are longing for an in-depth, in-person meditation retreat. This is a great opportunity to do so. Like last year, this retreat will focus on practices and teachings related to the path of the Bodhisattva, a body of teachings all about a compassionate and wise way of being in world in turmoil. This year we will focus on the theme of Lettingwith teacher Ethan Nichtern.
Please join us for this Seven Day retreat with Teacher Rupert Spira. Each day will feature a guided meditation in which we rest in being, as well as a dialogue where we will discuss the non-dual understanding.
We will draw on the 11th century Tibetan master Machig Labdrön's direct teachings, practice open awareness meditation, and cultivate the warmth of community in order to access the spacious brilliance of our minds and the tenderness of our care.
Dar, her team of songwriters and special guest songwriters (TBA), will be on hand to guide and support your songwriting craft in various workshops and song circles.
A Retreat with Khandro Rinpoche Join us for this gathering with: Ranjung Neljorma Khandro Tseringma Rinpoche Through careful, directed investigation, we begin to open the wisdom that has always resided within — the extraordinary Khandro Rinpoche introduces analytical meditation, the ancient art of turning the inquiring mind toward the deepest question of existence. LIVESTREAMING The Khandro Ling organization is offering a livestream of Khandro Rinpoche’s talks during this retreat. There will be streams on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with multiple opportunities to hear her teachings on Friday and Saturday. Please visit the event page on Khandroling.org to register. TEACHER Rangjung Neljorma Khandro Namsel Dolma (‘Khandrola Rinpoche’) is a revered Tibetan Buddhist master whose profound presence illuminates the path of exceptional insight and boundless compassion. OFFSITE ACCOMMODATION If you are interested in registering as a commuter, please explore these suggested off-site options. For questions, please contact us at: events@garrisoninstitute.org or visit this page of our most frequently asked questions. ACCOMMODATION There are Single, Double and Dorm rooms available. Please note, there is no available guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs—except for those reserved for the mobility-impaired on the first floor. There […]
This is a retreat for women of color. Our focus will be the book Healing Our Way Home and the importance of ancestors, joy, and liberation. Join us for an exploration of how we can see ourselves in each other’s path of joy and liberation.
Meredith Monk and Ellen Fisher return to the Garrison Institute for this in-person workshop where voice, movement, and image intersect to create an opportunity for us each to discover our own personal richness.
Through the practice of sitting and walking meditation, engaging dharma talks, and intimate dokusan sessions with a teacher, join the New York Zen Center in immersing oneself in the transformative power of Noble Silence. Let us come together.