Full Calendar
Online Meditation:
Our online meditation classes utilize the Zoom video conferencing platform. After you register, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom information. The Zoom info will also show on the event page (if you are logged in to your InsightLA account). To make an InsightLA account click here.
In-Person Meditation:
Our in-person meditation classes are primarily held at Santa Monica Meditation Center and Benedict Canyon Retreat House. After you register, you’ll receive an email with the location information.
NOTE: All events are listed in Pacific time.
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Self Practice Saturdays in the Canyon
Saturday
March 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Class)
March 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (In-person) Daily Life Practice In Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Tradition
Saturday
March 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
March 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Living the Four Noble Truths
Saturday
April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Harmonizing Inner Nature with Outer Nature: Half-Day of Practice
Sunday
April 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Half-Day)
April 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center Coming Home to Our Senses
Wednesday
April 22, 2026
5 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
April 22, 2026
5 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
Saturday
May 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
May 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Free the Mind from Distracting Thoughts
Saturday
June 6, 2026
2 days 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
June 6, 2026
2 days 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center Love and Awareness: The Heart That Knows
Monday
June 8, 2026
7 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
June 8, 2026
7 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center (Hybrid: In-person) The Original Body Scan: Discovering Freedom within the Body
Monday
June 22, 2026
7 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
June 22, 2026
7 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Harmonizing Inner Nature with Outer Nature: Half-Day of Practice
Sunday
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Half-Day)
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center Retiro de Meditación
Wednesday
September 9, 2026
5 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
September 9, 2026
5 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center (Hybrid: In-person) The Refuge of the Heart
Tuesday
September 15, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
September 15, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Developing Natural Awareness Foundations Of Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Approach
Saturday
September 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
September 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center Rest in Simplicity
Tuesday
September 22, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)
September 22, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
Saturday
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Harmonizing Inner Nature with Outer Nature: Half-Day of Practice
Sunday
October 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Half-Day)
October 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (In-Person) The Power of Insight: A Daylong Retreat
Saturday
October 24, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
October 24, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
