[At Home] Jhanas, Satipatthana and Dependent Origination: An Online Retreat for Experienced Students

This retreat combines the two main elements of the Buddha’s model of liberation: cultivating the meditative absorptions (jhanas), which lead to calm and clarity, and using the concentrated mind to gain insight in the nature of reality. We will not only look at the insight practices given in the famous Satipatthana Sutta, we will also delve extensively into the Buddha’s teaching of the dependent origination (paticca-samuppada) of phenomena.

Prerequisite: This course is limited to those who have completed at least two one-week or longer silent retreats, either residential or on Zoom.

Teachers: Leigh Brasington, assisted by Meagan Chambers

Every full day of retreat there will be two 90 minute teaching and guided meditation sessions taught by the teachers. These sessions build upon one another, so it’s important to be able to attend all teacher-led sessions to participate in this retreat, including the opening and closing sessions, which will also have teachings.

In addition, all participants will have two individual practice interviews with Leigh, and one individual practice interview Meagan to support your practice.

The teachers expect those participating to be following their own meditation retreat schedule of sitting and walking meditation during the periods we are not in the whole group session, in which they can put the teachings and meditation instructions into practice over time.

This is designed to be a fully immersive retreat. As such, retreatants are welcome to conduct their formal meditation practice from their homes or, if it is more supportive, from rented accommodations.

Schedule:

Please make sure that you can attend the full program before registering.

All registrations are subject to our new 2026 cancellation policy. All retreatants must review and agree to this policy upon registration.

Please choose the option that best fits your ability to give in this time. Any amount paid above the Base rate is a tax deductible contribution to Southern Dharma Retreat Center. Your confirmation email is your receipt for tax purposes.

We are deeply grateful for your support.

Note that registration fees do not include dana for the teacher(s). In the Buddhist tradition the teachings are offered freely and teachers are not paid for their offerings. They rely on dana contributions from students. We appreciate your generosity and support in building a community of practitioners committed to the Dharma. 

Participants who have utilized Hemera Foundation Fellowships in the past are welcome to utilize any of the in-house scholarship options.