Retreats & Alternative Programming

During our sangha-wide boycott, we invite you to join us on retreat with former teachers from Dhamma Dena. Let’s continue our practice together in community.

Know of an upcoming retreat you’d like to share with us? Get in touch

Also, check out our daily morning and evening meditation via Zoom.

On-Land Retreats

Events
Juneteenth Retreat, Meditation, Liberation, and Healing for People of African Descent
Jun 18
Juneteenth Retreat, Meditation, Liberation, and Healing for People of African Descent

With Dr. Vimalasara (Valerie Mason-John) and Arisika Razak, MPH

St Louis, MS

This special Juneteenth retreat invites people of African descent to gather in sacred community, drawing upon the deep wells of African wisdom and Buddhist contemplative practices to reconnect with freedom, healing, and joy.

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2026 Queer Retreat
Oct 5
2026 Queer Retreat

With Booker, Ian Challis, Calvin Burnap (Assistant)

Big Bear, CA

Our 10th anniversary practicing together. A Silent meditation retreat for people who identify as queer. Open to experienced and new practitioners.

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Meeting Each Moment with Love: A QTBIPOC Strong/BIPOC Retreat Centering Refuge, Rest, Compassion and Visioning
Oct 14
Meeting Each Moment with Love: A QTBIPOC Strong/BIPOC Retreat Centering Refuge, Rest, Compassion and Visioning

With Lev Michael Moses (AKA Fresh!), Gayah Imani Gillson & Bita Shooshani

Cazadero, CA

Metta Retreat for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Gender Expansive, Mixed Race and People of Color and a limited number of BIPOC allies

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Ancestors Welcome Here: Samhain 2026 Ancestral Lineage Healing in the Woods
Oct 30
Ancestors Welcome Here: Samhain 2026 Ancestral Lineage Healing in the Woods

With Sevan & Ream

Bangor, PA

Three Days of Ancestral Lineage Healing in the Woods of Pennsylvania

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Cultivating Home in Our Hearts
Nov 12
Cultivating Home in Our Hearts

With Vimalasara, Lev Michael Moses and MaryAnn Gallo

Big Bear, CA

A gathering for Adult Adoptees, Former Foster Youth and Group Homes and the Youth Care System.

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Non-Residential Retreats

Events
Ancestral Lineage Healing for Queers
Oct 2
Ancestral Lineage Healing for Queers

With Ream & Joseph B. Shumway

San Francisco, California

A 3-day Ancestral Lineage Healing Intensive

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Online Retreats

Events
2026 Queer Retreat
Oct 5
2026 Queer Retreat

With Booker, Ian Challis, Calvin Burnap (Assistant)

Big Bear, CA

Our 10th anniversary practicing together. A Silent meditation retreat for people who identify as queer. Open to experienced and new practitioners.

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Know of an upcoming retreat you’d like to share with us?

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