Kind Awareness and Insight: A Residential Meditation Retreat with Vance Pryor
October 28 @ 3:00 pm – November 1 @ 12:00 pm
This silent retreat weaves together insight meditation and the cultivation of kindness, drawing on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a living framework for practice. Participants are invited to explore how clear awareness, when infused with goodwill, allows us to relate more skillfully to both ease and difficulty. Through sustained silence and careful attention, the mind gradually steadies, revealing a natural wisdom that supports balance, resilience, and contentment.
The retreat guided by Vance Pryor, emphasizes practicing within an atmosphere of continual, non-judgmental awareness. Teachings and instructions are informed by the pragmatic insight approach of Mahasi Sayadaw alongside the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. The schedule includes guided, sitting, and walking meditation; talks; and practice discussions to support integration and reflection. This retreat is open to practitioners of all levels, from those new to meditation to those with extensive retreat experience.
Staying at Camp Galilee
DOUBLE/TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
A majority of the rooms will be double occupancy. If there is demand, some rooms may sleep three people. Prior to registering, you are welcome to pair up with someone you know and feel comfortable rooming with. There is a place on the registration form to indicate a roommate. If you do not select a roommate, the registrar will assign one.
SINGLE ROOMS
The availability of single rooms are determined by the number of people who register for the retreat and/or the number of people who choose to camp. Singles are assigned in the order requests are received.The additional charge for a single room is $100.00. If you would like to apply for a single room, please read the attached instructions. Single Room Requests DZIMC
CAMPING
Attendees may choose to sleep in a camper or van and use an assigned bathroom. The registration fee to camp is the same as for double/triple occupancy and includes meals. There is a place on the registration form to indicate you are camping.
Please note that all bathrooms are shared, even for those in single rooms.
COST:
- includes lodging and three meals per day
- $500 camping or shared room
- $250 deposit required to secure your spot (balance due by October 12, 2026)
- $100 single room
Dharma Zephyr has some funding available for partial scholarships for multi-day retreats. For information on retreat scholarships, click HERE.
The Retreat is full. Please click on the “Register Now” button to be added to the waitlist. As spaces become available, the retreat manager will contact you directly by email.
Cost: $500
Deposit: $250
If you paid the deposit of $250 to attend this retreat, please pay the remainder of $250 by October 12, 2026. Any payments can also be mailed to: DZIMC, PO Box 4401, Carson City, NV 89702 Thank you!
Payments & Refunds:
- A minimum deposit of $250 is required to hold your spot or you may choose to pay in-full.
- If paying a deposit, the balance is due by 10/14/26.
- Full refund given if a cancellation in writing is received by 08/28/26.
- Cancellations after 08/28/26 and before 09/24/26 will receive a full refund less a $60.00 cancellation fee.
- No refunds after 09/24/26.
DANA FOR OUR TEACHERS
In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and are offered freely. the practice of dana (generosity) allows us to express our gratitude and support the teachers who share these invaluable teachings. At the the conclusion of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to offer dana (donations) directly to the teachers. By offering dana, you participate in a powerful practice of giving, which is considered a key step toward freedom. You can offer dana to Vance Pryor electronically by clicking on this link. We also welcome volunteers to assist with setup before the retreat and cleanup afterward, as these acts of service are also expressions of generosity and are deeply appreciated.
DANA FOR DZIMC
Dana will be gratefully accepted by Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community to support our operating costs and scholarship fund. You can make an online donation by pressing the yellow “DONATE” button.
If you have questions before or after registering, please email Susan Sara at susansaraDZIMC@gmail.com.
Health: In the spirit of lovingkindness and ethical behavior, Dharma Zephyr will comply with public health guidance. To care for all who attend our events, we ask that if you are sick (cold, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) or have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the 24 hours prior to an event, that you not attend the event. In addition, for the safety and wellbeing of our community, Dharma Zephyr strongly encourages, but does not require, that participants at our activities and events be vaccinated and boosted for infectious diseases.
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