Week of Jun 8th
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June 8, 2026
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June 9, 2026(2 events) – Heartwood Mandala – 
Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you! Heartwood Mandala |
June 10, 2026(2 events) June 10, 2026 – June 14, 2026 
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in the Thai forest tradition and his teaching is known for its simplicity, clarity and directness which encourages us to look at our minds and see what it is that is causing suffering. Like the Buddha himself, Ajahn Chah’s life and teaching is an invitation for all of us to find the end of suffering and peace. During this retreat we will contemplate the most significant of Ajahn Chah’s teachings that emphasizes skillful living and the cultivation of tranquility and insight. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation for all levels of practice, as well as, chanting, Dharma talks and small group meetings to discuss your practice will be included in the retreat. Individual meetings with the teachers will be available on an as needed basis. The retreat will be conducted in noble silence which we ask everyone to observe. All are welcome to attend! John Orr is a former Theravada monk who lived and learned with Ajahn Chah in his monastery in the Northeast of Thailand in the 1970’s. He regards Luang Por Chah, which means Venerable Father, as one of his most important teachers. It is with great joy that he shares the practical and down to earth teachings of this wise and compassionate human being. A 5-day in-person Vipassana retreat Southern Dharma Retreat Center – Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection. The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:
This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life. Join in person or on Zoom Heartwood Mandala |
June 11, 2026(2 events) June 10, 2026 – June 14, 2026
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in the Thai forest tradition and his teaching is known for its simplicity, clarity and directness which encourages us to look at our minds and see what it is that is causing suffering. Like the Buddha himself, Ajahn Chah’s life and teaching is an invitation for all of us to find the end of suffering and peace. During this retreat we will contemplate the most significant of Ajahn Chah’s teachings that emphasizes skillful living and the cultivation of tranquility and insight. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation for all levels of practice, as well as, chanting, Dharma talks and small group meetings to discuss your practice will be included in the retreat. Individual meetings with the teachers will be available on an as needed basis. The retreat will be conducted in noble silence which we ask everyone to observe. All are welcome to attend! John Orr is a former Theravada monk who lived and learned with Ajahn Chah in his monastery in the Northeast of Thailand in the 1970’s. He regards Luang Por Chah, which means Venerable Father, as one of his most important teachers. It is with great joy that he shares the practical and down to earth teachings of this wise and compassionate human being. A 5-day in-person Vipassana retreat Southern Dharma Retreat Center – ![Contemplation and Meditation [appropriate for all levels]](https://heartwoodmandala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/meditation-image-1024x576-1.png)
These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by an extremely beneficial contemplation exercise, shamatha meditation, and dedication of merit. Heartwood Mandala |
June 12, 2026(2 events) June 10, 2026 – June 14, 2026
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in the Thai forest tradition and his teaching is known for its simplicity, clarity and directness which encourages us to look at our minds and see what it is that is causing suffering. Like the Buddha himself, Ajahn Chah’s life and teaching is an invitation for all of us to find the end of suffering and peace. During this retreat we will contemplate the most significant of Ajahn Chah’s teachings that emphasizes skillful living and the cultivation of tranquility and insight. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation for all levels of practice, as well as, chanting, Dharma talks and small group meetings to discuss your practice will be included in the retreat. Individual meetings with the teachers will be available on an as needed basis. The retreat will be conducted in noble silence which we ask everyone to observe. All are welcome to attend! John Orr is a former Theravada monk who lived and learned with Ajahn Chah in his monastery in the Northeast of Thailand in the 1970’s. He regards Luang Por Chah, which means Venerable Father, as one of his most important teachers. It is with great joy that he shares the practical and down to earth teachings of this wise and compassionate human being. A 5-day in-person Vipassana retreat Southern Dharma Retreat Center – Heartwood Mandala |
June 13, 2026(1 event) June 10, 2026 – June 14, 2026
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in the Thai forest tradition and his teaching is known for its simplicity, clarity and directness which encourages us to look at our minds and see what it is that is causing suffering. Like the Buddha himself, Ajahn Chah’s life and teaching is an invitation for all of us to find the end of suffering and peace. During this retreat we will contemplate the most significant of Ajahn Chah’s teachings that emphasizes skillful living and the cultivation of tranquility and insight. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation for all levels of practice, as well as, chanting, Dharma talks and small group meetings to discuss your practice will be included in the retreat. Individual meetings with the teachers will be available on an as needed basis. The retreat will be conducted in noble silence which we ask everyone to observe. All are welcome to attend! John Orr is a former Theravada monk who lived and learned with Ajahn Chah in his monastery in the Northeast of Thailand in the 1970’s. He regards Luang Por Chah, which means Venerable Father, as one of his most important teachers. It is with great joy that he shares the practical and down to earth teachings of this wise and compassionate human being. A 5-day in-person Vipassana retreat Southern Dharma Retreat Center |
June 14, 2026(2 events) June 10, 2026 – June 14, 2026
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in the Thai forest tradition and his teaching is known for its simplicity, clarity and directness which encourages us to look at our minds and see what it is that is causing suffering. Like the Buddha himself, Ajahn Chah’s life and teaching is an invitation for all of us to find the end of suffering and peace. During this retreat we will contemplate the most significant of Ajahn Chah’s teachings that emphasizes skillful living and the cultivation of tranquility and insight. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation for all levels of practice, as well as, chanting, Dharma talks and small group meetings to discuss your practice will be included in the retreat. Individual meetings with the teachers will be available on an as needed basis. The retreat will be conducted in noble silence which we ask everyone to observe. All are welcome to attend! John Orr is a former Theravada monk who lived and learned with Ajahn Chah in his monastery in the Northeast of Thailand in the 1970’s. He regards Luang Por Chah, which means Venerable Father, as one of his most important teachers. It is with great joy that he shares the practical and down to earth teachings of this wise and compassionate human being. A 5-day in-person Vipassana retreat Southern Dharma Retreat Center – Heartwood Mandala |
