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  • New York Zen Center Contemplative Care Retreat 2026

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    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Becoming Bodhisattvas – Learning To Let Go With The Heart Sutra

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    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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. 

  • Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute with Rupert Spira

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Skymind: Resting in Our Natural State

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    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Writing A Song That Matters

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Opening the Wisdom Within: The Art of Analytical Meditation

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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. 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   Unfortunately, we are currently sold out of on-site rooms. 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. The Experience of Genuine Happiness Daylong Conference   Join Khandro Tseringma Rinpoche, Daniel Goleman, Richard Davidson, and leading scientists for a special conversation that brings together contemplative wisdom and modern science on November 14, the last day of the retreat. The […]

  • Healing Our Way Home: A Retreat for Women of Color

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    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Voice as Practice with Meredith Monk & Ellen Fisher

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Village Zendo Annual Winter Retreat

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    The Village Zendo’s year-end retreat is a chance to step out of ordinary life and enjoy deep silence and contemplation at the turning of the year. Dharma talks are given daily, and there is opportunity to meet individually with teachers.

  • Beginner’s Mind Sesshin: A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    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.

  • Westchester Meditation Center Annual Retreat 2027

    In-Person 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United States

    Meditate, read, write, walk our labyrinth and trails, rest, and enjoy nurturing vegetarian meals, all in noble silence and with the full use of our facility.