other Upcoming events
Dharma Doors Are Open: A Thaypassana Retreat
An in-person Meditation Retreat at Holy Wisdom Monastery with David Haskin, Jan Cittasubha Sheppard, and Steven Spiro
Half-Day Sit
A half-day sit offers extended practice and a chance to connect with dharma friends over lunch. We will meet at Prairie from 9 a.m. to around noon for meditation, followed by the breaking of silence and a potluck lunch.
Down-to-earth Dharma: Awakening the heart through embodiment
Registration for TCVC’s February 16 - 23, 2025 retreat with Rebecca Bradshaw and Chas DiCapua is now open.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Service and Vigil
We invite you to attend the 2024 Transgender Day of Remembrance service on November 20th at 6pm as we gather in solidarity with our transgender siblings.
Embodied heart retreat
Our own Janice Cittasubbha Shepard will be leading a retreat, along with David Haskin, for Chicago Meditates.
October Half-Day Sit
A half-day sit offers extended practice and a chance to connect with dharma friends over lunch.
All-Sangha Potluck Picnic
Please join us for our annual all-sangha outdoor potluck picnic on Saturday, 14 September, from 12:00 to 3:00, at the Rennebohm Park shelter, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., in Madison.
Practice opportunities with Devon & Nico Hase
We are pleased to share the news that good Dhamma friends devon + nico hase will be in Madison for two months this spring, beginning in mid-April. Click “view event” below for more info about several opportunities to learn from them.
May Half-Day Sit
A half-day sit offers extended practice and a chance to connect with dharma friends over lunch.
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective: Winter Retreat with Chas and Rebecca
Join the Twin Cities Vipassana Collective for their annual winter retreat with Rebecca Bradshaw and and Chas DiCapua February 18–25.
Half-day Sit
A half-day sit offers extended practice and a chance to connect with dharma friends over lunch.
Nurturing Harmony
A hybrid meditation retreat—in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery and also online via Zoom
With David Haskin, Jan Cittasubha Sheppard, and Steven Spiro
“Nurturing Harmony”
Ajahn Passano to lead Sunday Sit
Ajahn Pasanno has graciously agreed to lead our regular Sunday night sitting from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on October 15, following our Fall Retreat.
stories for awakening
In this retreat (not sponsored by Madison Vipassana), Janice Cittasubha Sheppard and David Haskin will share their favorite stories from the Buddha’s teachings. These stories from the Buddha can help us awaken to joy and peace, even in the face of the challenges of human life today.
BIPOC half-day retreat
UW Health Mindfulness will offer a BIPOC half-day retreat open to beginner and experienced BIPOC mindfulness practitioners.
Join them in this retreat for people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to practice in community.
All-Sangha Potluck Picnic
Get to know other sangha members at this casual potluck picnic. Friends and family are welcome!
interfaith pride
Gather with us for an interfaith event to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community.