Metta, or Loving-Kindness Meditation, is offered here as a supportive companion to Vipassana, or Mindfulness Meditation. Rooted in the Buddha’s teachings as a response to fear, this formal practice invites us to reconnect with our innate wholeness, calm, and kindness, while also nurturing greater equanimity.
Each day includes guided instruction in Metta and walking meditation, mindful movement/Qi Gong, and a Dharma talk, along with group interviews and time for discussion with the teacher. This silent retreat is open to both beginning and experienced meditation students.
Partial attendance is not available. Please consider joining only if your current life circumstances allow you to take part in an important modern renunciation practice: remaining offline and refraining from phone and text use for the full duration of the retreat. Exceptions may be made in urgent family situations.
CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Cloud Mountain continues to follow public health and safety measures throughout the year. Requirements vary by season, and some level of masking remains part of retreat participation.
SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Scholarship funds are available for all retreats to support participants facing financial hardship. Please refer to the Scholarship section of the overview information for details.
Located within the Main Building, this shared room offers a simple, comfortable setting designed with ease and accessibility in mind. Situated on the ground level, it is one of the sleeping rooms that can be especially suitable for guests with special physical needs or mobility limitations.
For added convenience, the room includes its own sink and toilet, helping create a practical and independent stay experience. Its layout supports a calm, uncomplicated atmosphere, making it a thoughtful choice for visitors who value functionality and accessibility during their time at the retreat.
Whether you are joining for rest, reflection, or a wellness program, this room provides the essentials needed for a peaceful stay in a shared accommodation setting.
About Kamala MastersKamala Masters first entered meditation practice in the mid-1970s, joining retreats in the Theravada tradition. In 1977, she met Anagarika Munindra, who became her first teacher. He had trained with Mahasi Sayadaw (1904-1982), a highly respected monk widely regarded as one of the foremost elders of the Theravada tradition in Myanmar at that time.After several years of practice...
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About Mark NunbergMark Nunberg began practicing meditation in 1982, shortly after graduating from Princeton University with a degree in Economics. In 1993, he co-founded Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis with his wife, Wynn Fricke, and he still serves there as Guiding Teacher. His studies have included both Asian and Western teachers, with lasting inspiration drawn from the Buddha’s teachings...
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About Wynn FrickeWynn Fricke has practiced Insight Meditation since 1993 within her home sangha at Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She co-founded Common Ground with her spouse, Mark Nunberg, and continues to serve there as a dharma teacher. Her path has been shaped by root teachers including Kamala Masters, Steve Armstrong, and Marcia Rose. She also spent time...
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Price
$690.00
Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23