Participation in a retreat is an extremely valuable way to deepen one’s insight meditation practice. A retreat offers the opportunity to experience an extended period of uninterrupted practice under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Our retreats are primarily conducted in silence, though there are Dhamma talks and short discussion periods built into the schedule.
We offer retreats at both of our centers
We offer nonresidential one-day and weekend retreats in Wenham, MA, and Redding, CT. In Redding, there are also a few beds that can be reserved on a first-come basis. We also periodically offer five-day residential retreats at an offsite retreat center.
Questions about retreats in Redding should be directed to michael at redding.cfmim.org, and questions about retreats in Wenham or about any offsite residential retreats should be directed to michael at cfmim.org.
Upcoming Retreats
January Half-Day Retreat with Michael Bresnan: Exploring and Practicing with the Teaching of No Self (1/4/2025) (In Person Only)
Jan 4, 2025 @9:00 am
5-Day New Year Retreat with Thai Forest Monks and Meditation Masters, Ajahn Da Nilpant, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, and Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano. Assisted by Psychologist, Michael Bresnan (1/9/2025–1/13/2025) (In Person Only)
Jan 9, 2025 @7:00 pm
Achan Da, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, Michael Bresnan, Phra Jiexian Sun, Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano
5-Day New Year Retreat with Thai Forest Monks and Meditation Masters, Ajahn Da Nilpant, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, and Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano. Assisted by Psychologist, Michael Bresnan (1/9/2025–1/13/2025) (In Person Only)
Jan 10, 2025 @3:00 am
Achan Da, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, Michael Bresnan, Phra Jiexian Sun, Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano
5-Day New Year Retreat with Thai Forest Monks and Meditation Masters, Ajahn Da Nilpant, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, and Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano. Assisted by Psychologist, Michael Bresnan (1/9/2025–1/13/2025) (In Person Only)
Jan 11, 2025 @3:00 am
Achan Da, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, Michael Bresnan, Phra Jiexian Sun, Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano
5-Day New Year Retreat with Thai Forest Monks and Meditation Masters, Ajahn Da Nilpant, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, and Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano. Assisted by Psychologist, Michael Bresnan (1/9/2025–1/13/2025) (In Person Only)
Jan 12, 2025 @3:00 am
Achan Da, Ajahn Anake Techavaro, Michael Bresnan, Phra Jiexian Sun, Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano