Jhana Retreats In the US In 2013

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Jhana Retreats In the US In 2013

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Hi all,

I waited too long to register for a Jhana retreat that I wanted to go to. All filled up.

Can anyone point me to other Jhana retreats happening in the U.S. this summer or fall?

Thanks either way
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His welcoming and rebelling are scattered,
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Wat Metta doesn't have any formal retreats but you can go on personal retreat there (whenever you want as long as you call ahead and make sure they have space for you at the time) and Ajahn Thanissaro really focuses on samadhi practice there, so he could be of help.

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polarbuddha101 wrote:Wat Metta doesn't have any formal retreats but you can go on personal retreat there (whenever you want as long as you call ahead and make sure they have space for you at the time) and Ajahn Thanissaro really focuses on samadhi practice there, so he could be of help.

:anjali:
great post. Wat Metta is basically a year round Jhana retreat. Most retreats Richard Shankman or Shaila Catherine teach will be Jhana oriented. You can check check their respective websites

also:
http://www.spiritrock.org/page.aspx?pid=749&cseq=jhana
http://www.leighb.com/meditate.htm
http://www.bhavanasociety.org/schedule/
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