Melissa McKay

Melissa McKay

Teacher

Melissa began her path of meditation in 1998 with a small group of dedicated practitioners in Oakland, CA with her beloved, though not known, teacher named Barbara Janus who introduced her to the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma. Her first retreat was with Sayadaw U Pandita and the profound changes she saw in herself gave her a strong faith and dedication to the practice. She practiced with Sayadaw and his monks at centers in the U.S. and Burma.  She met Bhante Khippa Pano of Vietnam in 2000 and he became her main teacher.  She continues to attend intensive meditation retreats yearly and has trained for over 10,000 hours.  

Bhante gave her permission to teach, and since 2003. She has taught at centers all over the United States.

Jack Kornfield has said of her, “Melissa is one of the most experienced practitioners of the new generation of teachers.”  And Lodro Rinzler, “Melissa has a skillfulness in making esoteric teachings relatable to modern day living.”

After nearly two decades in New York City, she now resides in Las Vegas with her family.

For more information visit www.melissamckay.net. 


Upcoming Events

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) A Steady, Peaceful Mind: Developing Concentration – A Two-Day Retreat

Friday
November 22, 2024

3 days 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Online (Hybrid: Online) A Steady, Peaceful Mind: Developing Concentration – A Two-Day Retreat

Friday
November 22, 2024

3 days 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
December 4, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Past Events - Teacher and Office Team view only

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Benedict Canyon Retreat House Clear Seeing: A Weekend Vipassana Retreat

Friday
June 23, 2023

3 days 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Experienced, Introductory

Benedict Canyon Retreat House Freeing the Heart: A Weekend Metta Retreat

Friday
May 26, 2023

3 days 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Experienced, Introductory

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Benedict Canyon Retreat House Clear Seeing: A Weekend Vipassana Retreat

Friday
February 3, 2023

3 days 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Experienced, Introductory

Online (Online) Sundays Together

Sunday
January 15, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Experienced, Introductory

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Online (Hybrid: Online) A Day of Practice to Ring In the New Year

Sunday
January 1, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)
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Online (Hybrid: Online) New Year’s Eve Meditation

Saturday
December 31, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Special Events (Single Class)

Online [Now Online Only] Strengthening the Heart: A Two-Day Metta Retreat

Saturday
December 3, 2022

2 days 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Online (Online) Sundays Together

Sunday
October 30, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Experienced, Introductory

Online (Online) Sundays Together

Sunday
October 23, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Experienced, Introductory

Benedict Canyon Retreat House A Steady, Peaceful Mind: Developing Concentration – A Two-Day Retreat

Sunday
October 23, 2022

3 days 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Benedict Canyon Retreat House A Steady, Peaceful Mind: Developing Concentration – A Two-Day Retreat

Saturday
October 22, 2022

3 days 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Online (Online) Sundays Together

Sunday
October 16, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Experienced, Introductory

Online (Online) Sundays Together

Sunday
July 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Practice Groups (Single Class)

Experienced, Introductory

Benedict Canyon Retreat House Metta Practice: A 1-Day or 2-Day Retreat

Saturday
July 9, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)

Benedict Canyon Retreat House Vipassana Retreat: A 1 or 2-Day Retreat

Sunday
June 5, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Non-Residential Retreats (Single Day)