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This is a silent retreat with alternate periods of sitting and walking.

Awareness can soften the heart.

This retreat will be a function of primary settling, collecting, one pointed un-scattered direction.

Once the heart-mind settles, this process goes towards ease and relaxation. The nature of Vipassana is that it begins to untangle the emotional complexity that we have generated due to our conditioning.

Purification is the natural consequence of clearing the heart.

Sentha has over 20 years of experience in studying, practicing and teaching meditation in all three current streams of Buddhism: Chan (Chinese precursor to Zen) Buddhism with Gilbert Gutierrez, Tibetan and Theravada Buddhism with Marvin Treiger. Both of her teachers have authorized and encouraged her to teach.

Marv says about Sentha:“Sentha is that rare combination of loving Grace & Precision—Wisdom that informs and inspires the student towards their best. Miss her teachings and you’ve really missed something.” Kadak Pawo

Sentha’s teaching style invites and evokes direct experience of what is being taught, so that you can ehipassiko, come and see for yourself. She teaches the buddhayana (Buddha Vehicle) / ekayana (One Vehicle) in the syncretic spirit of Early Chan.

Just like the ancient Silk Road facilitated all previous streams of Buddhist teachings to come together, be integrated and presented in the most relevant way to what is called for, Sentha weaves together the strands made available through our golden information era to present the Dharma in a way that awakens students to what is.

Hailing from India, Sentha brings to her teaching an invaluable awareness of the nuances of Indic language terms and customs as they present in the Dharma. She has a particular skill for translating old texts and elaborating on existing translations in a way that brings profound depth to the material.

Sentha is keenly interested in secular ways of presenting the Dharma, both to reach new audiences who may benefit, as well as to reach Dharmic practitioners in new and natural ways that deepen their practice. She has taught five year-long courses in Compassionate Communication and Presence, based on Non-Violent Communication. Her interest, understanding, and study of trauma resilience informs her approach to teaching. Sentha also has training in Inner Relationship Focusing, an embodied way of being with whatever comes up in our experiencing, just as it is, that allows it to dissolve and resolve. Her practice is honed by the journey of motherhood where the rubber meets the road for her in the application of the Dharma.

The Brahmaviharas are central to Sentha’s teachings. In the way she teaches resourcing for them, she finds parallels and inspiration from Ajahn Brahm. 

Sentha is committed to meeting and honoring students where they are to point out what is intrinsically and already present. For more info visit mudlotus.org

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 is very limited (usually no more than 1 or 2 rooms) and is 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 or by medical needs. 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 one of the 3 bell tents that Galilee provides, bring their own tent or 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. Reserving a bell tent cost $50 extra. 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.

For questions please reach out to Renate at Renate.DZIMC@gmail.com.

COST:

• includes summer-camp-style lodging and three meals per day
• $659 camping or shared room
• $300 deposit required to secure your spot (balance due by July 19, 2026)
• $100 extra for single room
• $50 extra for bell tent (only 3 available)

Dharma Zephyr has some funding available for partial scholarships for multi-day retreats. For information on retreat scholarships, click HERE.

7-19-2026 Update

The retreat is again full unless you bring your own vehicle or tent to sleep in.

The Retreat has now only camping spots available. To add your name to the wait list click the “Register Now” button below.

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Payments and Refunds:

• A minimum deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot or you may choose to pay in-full.
• If paying a deposit, the balance is due by 07/19/26.
• Full refund given if a cancellation in writing is received by 07/09/26.
• Cancellations after 07/09/26 and before 07/19/26 will receive a full refund less a $60.00 cancellation fee.
• No refunds after 07/19/26.

If you choose to send a check for payment, send to DZIMC Retreats P.O. Box 4401 Carson City, NV 89702.

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 and their retreat managers. By offering dana, you participate in a powerful practice of giving, which is considered a key step toward freedom. 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 at the top of the home page.

Health:  In the spirit of loving kindness 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 well being 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.