“The jewel of community, the Sangha, is to be held equal to the Buddha and the Dharma. Indeed, the whole of the holy life is fulfilled through spiritual friendship.”

Experience inner peace and mindfulness with our in person group meditation service. Our Founder or Blue Lotus certified meditation teachers will guide you through sessions to enhance your overall well-being through short Dharma talks and guided meditations. 

Mondays 9 AM - 10 AM

Fee: Freewill Donation

Resumes May 5th, 2025

This event is suitable for all ages and levels of practice. 

Our monthly meditation retreat is beautifully designed to center and balance your mind with Dharma talks, guided meditations, and connection in a noisy world.

Sit with us on these upcoming dates:

May 25

June 29

July 27

August 31

September 28 

Vegetarian meal, tea, and water provided.

Fee: $40

This event is suitable for all ages and levels of practice. Under 15 free with attending adult.

Our monthly silent (vipassana) retreat is a unique opportunity to sit in silence in a serene natural setting.  Silent retreats give you the precious time to connect, explore, and be with the most important person in the world - you. 

Sit with us on these upcoming dates:  May 18

June 22

July 20

August 17

September 21. 

Vegetarian meal, tea, and water provided

Fee: $40

This event is suitable for all ages and levels of practice and is ideal for introductory vipassana. Under 15 free with attending adult.

 If you are in an abusive relationship, experiencing depression, feeling lost in life, or simply looking for some time away from it all, then this retreat is for you.

Our Refuge Retreat is an open and safe community where you can allow anxiety and fear to ease away and allow peace and calm to arise. While here you can listen to Dharma talks, practice meditation, practice mindfulness, socialize, focus on your well-being, and some Center related activities. All activities are skillfully and lovingly designed to help you nurture your well-being. 

Dates:

June 13 -15

July 11 - 13

August 8 - 10

September 12 - 14

Time: 7PM - 3PM

This is a free event and meals are provided. Basic camping supplies are recommended.

Mindful walking is vital to our well-being. Too often we find ourselves rushing from one destination to another without the necessary awareness of the present moment.

Dates: 

May 3

June 7

July 5

August 2

September 6

October 4

Time: 1 PM - 2 PM

Location: Living Legacy Gardens, Staples, MN.

Fee: Free - donations accepted.

This event is suitable for all ages and levels of practice. 

 Vipassana is the art of living to promote clarity and understanding in life for spiritual goals.

In this preparatory retreat over the course of 5 days you'll remove yourself from all of the luxuries and conveniences modern life offers (cellphones, comfortable home, fancy meals, and more) so that you may explore more deeply your own Buddhist or personal spirituality through silent meditation.

June 23 - 27, 2025

Fee: $300

This event is suitable for the more advanced practitioner preparing for the 10-day Vipassana retreat. 

 Vipassana is an art of living to promote spiritual goals.

Built upon the 5 - day preparatory retreat 10 - day vipassana retreat you'll remove yourself from all of the luxuries and conveniences modern life offers (cellphones, comfortable home, fancy meals, and more) so that you may explore more deeply your own Buddhist or personal spirituality through silent meditation.

Dates: Individually Arranged - please reach out directly.

Fee: Freewill donation for those who have completed the 5 - day preparatory vipassana retreat.

All others: $600

This event is suitable for the advanced practitioner.

Teens face challenges  everyday that they often don't talk about with peers or parents.

 Under the supervision of a senior Dharma teacher and with peer level support, our teen retreat allows for your precious young adult to learn Buddhist centered mindful skills helping them develop and nurture their well-being, healthy mindsets, and boundaries in a world that is often difficult to navigate.    

July 14 - 18, 2025

Fee: Free

Camping supplies (tent and sleeping bag) are freely provided.

This event is suitable for ages 13 - 17 and levels of practice. 

This is a wonderful retreat designed for any couple who desires to seek to improve their relationship using mindfulness. Couples will engage with each other and other couples, under the guidance of our Founder in a relaxing, back to nature setting.

Space is limited to 4 couples.

Individual camping equipment is suggested.    

August 22nd - 24th, 2025

Fee: $150.00/Couple

This event is suitable for all types of couples.