Programs
Short Retreat
Saturdays Jan 24, Feb 21, March 21, April 25, May 23,
June 20 2026
Days of Mindfulness with Karen Lawrie
In-person at Mountain Rain Zen Community, 2016 Wall St, Vancouver, BC
Email Karen Lawrie at karenlawrie77@gmail.com for registration details.
Join Karen Lawrie for a day of mindfulness. This offering runs once a month on Saturdays. Registration is $20.00 plus teacher dana. Please email Karen at karenlawrie77@gmail.com for more information and to register.
Long Retreat
Fri Jun 26 - Thu Jul 2, 2026
Residential Retreat
Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, BC
Registration opens: Mar 26, 2026
Financial assistance deadline: Mar 12, 2026
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Rachel Lewis
Vance Pryor
Long Retreat
Sat Aug 15 - Sun Aug 22, 2026
Residential Retreat
Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC
Registration opens: Apr 15, 2026
Financial assistance deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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Tempel Smith
Jeanne Corrigal
Short Retreat
Fri Sep 25 - Sun Sep 27, 2026
Anushka Fernandopulle Non-Residential Retreat
UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC
Registration opens: Jun 25, 2026
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Anushka Fernandopulle
Long Retreat
Fri Oct 16 - Mon Oct 19, 2026
Residential Retreat
Sea to Sky Retreat Centre, Whistler, BC
Registration opens: Jun 16, 2026
Financial assistance deadline: Jun 2, 2026
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James Lowe
Short Retreat
Fri Nov 6 - Sun Nov 8, 2026
Nikki Mirghafori Non-Residential Retreat
UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC
Registration opens: Aug 6, 2026
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Nikki Mirghafori
Long Retreat
Mon Dec 28, 2026 - Sat Jan 2, 2027
New Years Residential Retreat
Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC
Registration opens: Aug 28, 2026
Financial assistance deadline: Aug 14, 2026
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Rachel Lewis
Adrianne Ross
Online Sitting Group
North Shore - Mondays
Online, 7:30-9:00pm
Meeting Frequency: Weekly on Mondays
Email Patti Wall at pattiwall50@gmail.com for details.
In-Person Sitting Group
Duncan - Tuesdays and Wednesdays
In-person (Duncan)
Meeting Frequency: Weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
We sit Tuesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday from noon - 2 p.m.
Our group also also does periodic residential retreats.
Email Judith Green at duncansangha@shaw.ca for details.
In-Person Sitting Group
Evening Sit with Karen Lawrie - Tuesdays
In-Person, 7:30-9:00pm
Meeting Frequency: Weekly on Tuesdays
Email Karen Lawrie at karenlawrie77@gmail.com for details.
Karen Lawrie