The Wisdom Seat Retreat

Program description: 

We invite you to join us for this in-person Autumn retreat at the Karma Triyana​ Dharmachakra monastery in the delightful upstate New York Catskill Mountains. Michael Carroll, cofounder of The Wisdom Seat will be leading this 8-day practice intensive, supported by members of The Wisdom Seat staff.  This retreat is designed to help us deepen our mindfulness-awareness meditation and integrate it into our daily life. 

The retreat will include:

• 6 - 7 hours of daily shrine room meditation alternating sitting and walking during each session
• Breath and body relaxation practices
• Outdoor walking meditation
• Periodic group meditation instruction
• Readings from Buddhist texts
• Dharma talks and discussion
• Individual meditation instruction upon request
• An hour + of helping hands

Participants will be asked to observe “functional silence” throughout most of the retreat, limiting verbal communication to a minimum.

Food and accommodations:

Since the retreat will be limited to 30 participants, those attending will be expected to participate in all 8 days of the retreat. Participants traveling from a distance may need to be given priority.

Meditation cushions will be provided. Please bring your yoga props if travel permits.

Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner will be offered daily, with access to cafeteria snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the retreat.

Four options for Accommodations will be offered.

Questions?

Contact us at the contact page here: https://www.thewisdomseat.org/retreat-ktd-2024

Single room

$1,400

Shared room

$1,160

Dorm room

$900