Sustained participation in Jaya's teachings and in a worldwide meditation community
of people on diverse paths -- to enliven your own unique unfolding
Upcoming Meditation Retreats and Events
(times given in CEST time zone, UT + 2)
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Scholarships are available for all online events, and most in-person events
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Online Retreat for Deep Rest Meditation and Shifting into the Heart
Insight Timer
Saturday 4 April 2026
2 Mini-retreats on the same day ~ join one or both
3.30 - 5.30pm CET (9.30-11.30am EST)
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For the first time on Insight Timer, a more substantial dive into deep rest meditation. Two mini-retreats with a 90-minute break between them, for each person to have time for their own silent meditation, movement and/or meal. You are welcome to join one or both, with this possibility of a deeper dive, together.
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Online Deep Rest Meditation Retreat Weekend
18 - 19 April 2026
4-8pm CET (10am - 2pm EST)
You can join any of the days and when you join, you are asked to commit to the whole schedule of the day.
Dip into deep rest meditation and teachings towards freedom of the heart.
Deep rest meditation.
Walking meditation.
Guided and silent meditations.
Teachings and dialog.
Like-minded people from around the world.
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Two-month online program:
"WE ARE WHAT WE LONG FOR"
MARCH - APRIL 2026
A shift from head and disconnection,
to heart and an embodied non-duality.
We will meet weekly, for Dharma talks, conversations and deep listening.
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Online Weekly Meditations
March - April 2026
Mondays at 5pm and Thursdays at 2pm European time.
Recordings available
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In Person Deep Rest Meditation Retreats 2026​​
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US, Boulder, Colorado
May 7 - 10
Non-Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
At a beautiful retreat center in Lyons, Colorado
Through deep rest meditation, we discover the art of resting that can allow a natural awakening to gradually take over.
Email: Kerrykbertrand@gmail.com
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US, East Hampton, NY
May 21 - 22
Non-Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
Jaya offers embodied, finely-tuned meditation instructions to help connect directly with aliveness beyond ideas.
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CATALONIA
June 21 - 28
Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
At Kshanti Les Gavatxes
Set in lush meadowland in the foothills of the Pyrenees, we can be at home in the wild. Padding on soft grass along the paths to the meditation hall, we have the company of forested mountains near and far. Returning for another year at this special place, we have an atmosphere of deep welcome and momentum, to support our practice.
Email Emma for info:
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USA
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
July 8 - 12
Non-Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
Join Jaya for a five-day, non-residential Deep Rest Retreat held at Full Bloom Farm, located just 15 minutes outside downtown Bellingham. Each day includes alternating periods of guided and silent deep rest meditation, walking meditation, and a dharma talk, with an optional evening program of meditative singing for those who wish to join. Registration is limited to 15 participants, so early registration is encouraged.
Information and registration
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DURHAM, NC
July 16 - 19
Non-Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
Join us in Durham, North Carolina for a 3 and a half day non-residential retreat. The retreat location sits next to the Eno River with trails and Nestled into the rolling green hills of Devon, practicing with the light of luxuriously long summer days, in the company of old trees and bird song.
space for quiet.
Email for info:
opendharmancretreats@gmail.com
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UK
August 21 - 25
Harberton Parish Hall, near Totnes in Devon, UK
Nestled into the rolling green hills of Devon, practicing with the light of luxuriously long summer days, in the company of old trees and bird song.
For more details contact Frances at eu@opendharma.org
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France
September 18 - 24
At Ekuthuleni Retreat Centre
Set amidst the beautiful oak forests, gorse bushes and thyme, in the foothills of the French Pyrenees in southern France.
Booking starts April 1st
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Finland
Dates and details to be confirmed ~ likely to be October / November
Residential Deep Rest Meditation Retreat
Website: www.syvalepo.fi/in-english
Email: retriitit@syvalepo.fi
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Online resources to access any time
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Dharmacosm on Patreon.com
A new online space for our Dharma community through Patreon.com
Access hundreds of recent recordings from online meditations and receive updates about upcoming events led by Jaya.
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A selection of thirteen recordings from an in-person group retreat in 2017.
offered on a donation basis.
You can listen along in your own time and way--setting aside several days, or integrating more meditation into your daily life. We'd love to know how you intend to listen to the material, and we appreciate your support for the organizational support of Open Dharma and to Jaya for the teachings.
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