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Buddhist retreat in California

18 upcoming Buddhist retreat events in California, from $940, December 2026 – January 2027. Most take place in Julian, Redwood City, and San Francisco.

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Wintering Within: Meditation, Music, and Gentle Yoga for the New Year

Wintering Within: Meditation, Music, and Gentle Yoga for the New Year

Big Sur, United States

Welcome the New Year with a restorative week of meditation, music, and gentle yoga, guided by Buddhist teacher and author Lopön Chandra. As winter encourages us to slow down and turn inward, this gathering explores “wintering” as a practice of rest, renewal, and receiving the season’s quiet gifts. Take part in meditation sessions indoors and outdoors, with views across the Pacific Ocean and the po...

December 29, 2026$940.00
Rohatsu Sesshin, GGF 12/6–12/13

Rohatsu Sesshin, GGF 12/6–12/13

San Francisco, United States

Sunday, December 6, 3 pm—Sunday, December 13, 2 pm Sesshin, which means “to gather, collect, and convey the mind-heart,” is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat. It includes formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. To better understand the structure of these formal retreats and the expectations for practice, please review a...

December 7, 2026On request
January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

San Francisco, United States

This three-week retreat offers experienced meditators the chance to join Green Gulch staff for an immersive period of residential practice. The daily rhythm includes zazen in the early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and evening, along with formal oryoki meals, work periods, Dharma talks, and classes. Both formal and informal meetings with teachers will also be available. Participants agree to re...

January 7, 2027On request
The Lens of a Buddhist

The Lens of a Buddhist

San Marcos, United States

Through the perspective of Buddhist wisdom, this experience invites you to slow down, reflect, and see life with greater clarity. It offers a meaningful space to step away from daily noise and explore a calmer, more mindful way of being. Designed for those drawn to inner growth and conscious living, the event creates an atmosphere where thoughtful insight and gentle presence come together. It is a...

Dates on requestOn request
A Monk's Life

A Monk's Life

San Marcos, United States

Step into a serene and reflective experience inspired by the rhythms of monastic living. This special retreat offers a gentle pause from everyday life, inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and embrace a quieter pace. Designed for those seeking space for reflection and inner balance, the experience encourages simplicity, presence, and a deeper sense of calm. Whether you are looking to recharge, re...

Dates on requestOn request
Dharma Practice Days

Dharma Practice Days

Redwood City, United States

Beginning each September or October, Gil Fronsdal leads a 7- to 9-month practice program designed for sustained growth, reflection, and deepening understanding. Over the course of the program, participants are invited into an extended rhythm of study and practice that unfolds gradually through the year, creating space for steady development rather than quick results. Each cycle centers on a differ...

Dates on requestOn request
Other Daylong Teachings

Other Daylong Teachings

Redwood City, United States

Periodically, IMC hosts daylong teachings led by guest teachers, offering participants a deeper opportunity to explore Buddhist practice in a supportive setting. These gatherings typically combine instruction, meditation, and small group discussion, creating space for both reflection and shared learning throughout the day. Designed for those who want to engage more fully with a teaching topic, the...

Dates on requestOn request
Eightfold Path Program

Eightfold Path Program

Redwood City, United States

Rooted in the Buddha’s most direct teaching on practice, this program offers a clear and accessible introduction to the Eightfold Path. Over ten months, participants are guided through each of the eight path factors, exploring how these practical approaches can be woven into daily life with greater awareness, balance, and purpose. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Buddhist pra...

Dates on requestOn request
Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Redwood City, United States

Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā — Ethics, Meditation, and Wisdom — form the foundation of this in-depth practitioner journey. Offered as three eight-month programs repeated across a three-year cycle, this series provides a structured way to engage with the essential Buddhist teachings that support authentic practice and inner growth. Each stage is designed to deepen understanding step by step, creating s...

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Dharma Mentor Training Program

Dharma Mentor Training Program

Redwood City, United States

Designed for those who have developed depth and steadiness in their own Dharma practice, this training prepares participants to support others on their path with care and discernment. A Dharma Mentor is someone who can offer individual guidance to people exploring Dharma, helping them deepen their practice through thoughtful study, reflection, and one-to-one support. Throughout the program, partic...

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Awakening Within the Dream 10 Day Dream Yoga Retreat

Awakening Within the Dream 10 Day Dream Yoga Retreat

Julian, United States

Take part in this immersive 10-day dream yoga retreat at Pemako Retreat San Diego, or join online from anywhere in the world. Guided by Lama Michael, this rare offering explores the deep connection between sleep, dreaming, and awareness within a supportive retreat environment. Created for those drawn to inner inquiry and spiritual practice, the retreat weaves together teachings and guided sessions...

On request
Calm-Abiding Weekend Retreat: Cultivating Tranquility and working with the primary hindrances to meditation

Calm-Abiding Weekend Retreat: Cultivating Tranquility and working with the primary hindrances to meditation

Julian, United States

Join this restorative weekend in person at Pemako Retreat Center in San Diego, or participate online from the comfort of home. Designed to deepen calm and steady the mind, the retreat offers a supportive setting for exploring tranquility and learning how to work skillfully with the primary hindrances that can arise in meditation practice. Guided by Lama Michael, the experience is both grounded and...

On request
Heart Sutra Weekend Retreat

Heart Sutra Weekend Retreat

Julian, United States

Join this immersive weekend retreat in Sarasota, Florida, or take part online from anywhere in the world. Created as a space for reflection, inner stillness, and meaningful insight, this gathering offers a supportive setting to explore the Heart Sutra with Lama Philip. Whether you choose to attend in person or virtually, you can look forward to a contemplative experience that nurtures presence, cl...

On request
Love and Compassion: A weekend retreat

Love and Compassion: A weekend retreat

Julian, United States

Spend a restorative weekend in the company of Lama Michael, exploring the inner qualities that help create a more peaceful and wholehearted life. This retreat is centered on forgiveness, equanimity, loving-kindness, compassion, and immeasurable joy, offering a thoughtful space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. With guided teachings and contemplative practice, participants a...

On request
30 Day Dzogchen Trekcho and Thogal Retreat

30 Day Dzogchen Trekcho and Thogal Retreat

Julian, United States

Join an immersive 30-day retreat dedicated to the profound Dzogchen practices of Trekcho and Thogal, available in person at Pemako San Diego Retreat Center as well as online for remote participants. Guided by Lama Michael, this extended offering creates a rare opportunity to enter a sustained practice container with clarity, support, and depth. Throughout the month, participants can expect a balan...

On request
July Tibetan Yoga: A Serious Introduction to Intermeditate Training Tsa Lung Trulkhor

July Tibetan Yoga: A Serious Introduction to Intermeditate Training Tsa Lung Trulkhor

Julian, United States

Take part in an in-person experience at Pemako San Diego Retreat Center with Lama Michael, with an online option also available. This July program offers a focused introduction to intermediate training in Tsa Lung Trulkhor, creating a valuable opportunity for practitioners to deepen their understanding of Tibetan yoga in a guided setting. Created for those ready to engage more seriously with the p...

On request
How to Die: Dissolution of Elements and Consciousness into Primordial Awareness

How to Die: Dissolution of Elements and Consciousness into Primordial Awareness

Julian, United States

Join this in-person gathering at Pemako Sam Diego Retreat Center with Lama Michael, or take part online from wherever you are. This reflective event offers a profound look at dying as a sacred process of release, where the elements and consciousness dissolve into primordial awareness. Designed for those seeking meaningful spiritual guidance, the experience invites participants to meet one of life’...

On request
10 Day Mahamudra Retreat: Pointing Out the Dharmakaya

10 Day Mahamudra Retreat: Pointing Out the Dharmakaya

Julian, United States

Take part in a 10-day retreat in Florence, Italy, offering a rare chance to engage deeply with Mahamudra teachings in a focused and supportive setting. With Lama Michael teaching in person and online participation available, the retreat allows guests to join from afar while still being part of the shared experience. Set in the peaceful atmosphere of Quiet Mind, the program is created for those see...

On request
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