Retreats

The Spring 2027 retreat will be a non-residential retreat in Boise, ID and will take place the weekend of May 14-16. Our friend Michael Ciborski will be the visiting teacher.

Spring 2027 Meditation Retreat

Theme TBD

We hope that you are continuing to experience wonderful, mindful days of practice and contemplation and are enjoying all of your present moments.

There will be a Public Talk, Wednesday, May, 12th 7:00pm-8:30pm, led by Michael, is still being held at the Beginners Mind Sangha’s practice address; the Boise Institute of Buddhist Studies, 901 N. 15th St. Boise (15th and Fort). It is an opportunity to sit with our practice community and hear this wonderful teacher.

Please click this link to register. If you run into any issues or need assistance please email us at beginnersmindboise@gmail.com

Dana means generosity. The retreat costs include paying the teacher, travel and accommodations for the teacher, rental of the facility and supplies including snacks provided at the retreat. The cost spread across 45 people would total $250 each many people are not able to contribute and we want to make sure that all those who want to attend are able to.  Space is limited. Please note that if you are unable to offer Dana you are still invited to participate and there is an option during the registration process to choose any Dana from $0 to increasing units of $50. You may also register for $0 and give your Dana to an OI member at the retreat or anytime before.

Registration deadline is May 9, 2027.  If you register, please refer to the Guide for a Mindful Retreat that will be sent to you after registration along with additional information.

Registration and settling in from 6-6:30 Friday evening, sitting meditation at 6:30 pm, no dinner provided Friday night
Full day Saturday & 2/3 day Sunday

Snacks and tea are provided. Each member is responsible for bringing a vegetarian lunch, for Saturday and Sunday and a dinner for Saturday. These meals will preferably be stored in a cooler brought by the participant and not require heating. There will be options for cooling and heating but with 40-50 people at the retreat that can be a logistical challenge and we strongly encourage you to help relieve mealtime suffering.

Please note:

if you register using the form below but don’t get an email receipt you have not completed the registration process. If you run into problems email beginnersmindboise@gmail.com