Triratna Fall Retreat

With Samayasri and Suryapala

November 21 - 24, 2025

Date and Time Details: Friday, November 21 (check in 3-6 PM; program starts 7 PM) until Monday, November 24 (checkout 1 PM)

Location: Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing

Address: 191 Cragsmoor Road, Cragsmoor, New York 12566, USA

Contact: retreats@dharmakayacenter.org
845.640.4593

Check-in Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Per Person Price: Prices include 3 meals per day and use of all campus facilities.

  • Commuter – $255
  • Private Room (shared bath): Single – $585
  • Private Room (shared bath): Couple – $502.50
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Single – $795
  • Junior Suite (private bath): Couple – $645

To extend your stay on Personal Retreat: Simply add days before or after the program during step 2 when making your reservation.

Cancellation Policy : Program and accommodations fees are refundable up to two weeks prior to the program (less a $50 processing fee). See our policy to learn more.

  • Commuter – $255.00
  • Private Room: Single – $585.00
  • Private Room: Couple – $1,005.00
  • Junior Suite: Single – $795.00
  • Junior Suite: Couple – $1,290.00
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RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER

The practice of ‘love’ is one of the great stands of meditation practice. It supports us in looking kindly at ourselves and the world—and in seeing and being the love we seek. It enables us to respond with compassion to suffering, and be fearless in the face of life’s inevitable challenges and difficulties.

These aspects of love are called the Bramaviharas, or Divine Abodes: metta (loving-kindness); karuna (compassion); mudita (sympathetic joy) and upekkha (equanimity). 

This weekend retreat is offered in the context of our 2025 theme on the blue Buddha: Akshobhya, the Buddha of joy, groundedness and confidence. We will focus on cultivating all these qualities through meditation, ritual, discussion and living in community. 

By cultivating these qualities, we can develop a more compassionate outlook on life and, ultimately, move towards liberation from suffering.

“The healing food, meticulous surroundings, respectful staff and the deep, deep sense of community were transformative. This retreat helped me rediscover what matters to me in life.” 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Instruction and support from experienced teachers
  • A thoughtful balance of meditation, contemplation, ritual, and rest periods
  • A supportive and friendly community of practitioners
  • Access to individual meditation support if needed
  • Q&A with teachers
  • Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally-sourced ingredients
  • Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
  • Extensive library of dharma books
  • Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful walking paths, flora, and fauna and walking trails
  • Single rooms for all (option for couples to share)

OPEN TO ALL

Meditation: This retreat will be most suitable for people with any level of meditation experience, including none at all. Beginner instruction will be offered during the retreat, as needed.

Mindful Movement: Optional. No experience needed, very accessible.

A Meditation Hall with cushions

SCHEDULE

(subject to change)

Friday, November 21

3:00 PM Check in begins
5:00-5:45 PM Pre-retreat Meeting (Library)
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner (Dining Room)
7:15-7:30 PM Welcome (Library)
7:30-8:00 PM Large Group Introduction (Milarepa Hall)
8:00-9:00 PM Evening Practice (Milarepa Hall)
9:00 PM Silence until after breakfast

Saturday, November 22-Sunday, November 23

6:30-6:50 AM Movement (Practice Pavilion or Milarepa Hall, weather dependent)
7:00-8:30 AM Morning Practice (Milarepa Hall)
8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast (Dining Hall)
10:00 AM-12:15 PM Morning Dharma Teaching & Practice
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch (Dining Hall)
2:30-3:30 PM Free time, Group Healing, Movement (Milarepa Hall)
3:30-5:45 PM Community Dharma & Small Group Sharing (Milarepa Hall)
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-9:00 PM Evening Practice (Milarepa Hall)
9:00 PM Silence until after breakfast

Monday, November 24

6:30-6:50 AM Movement (Practice Pavilion or Milarepa Hall, weather dependent)
7:00-8:30 AM Morning Practice (Milarepa Hall)
8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast (Dining Hall)
9:30-10:00 AM Packing
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Morning Dharma Teaching & Practice (Practice Pavilion or Milarepa Hall, weather dependent)
Intention Setting
Closing Circle
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Checkout and Departure

 

About the Teachers

Samayasri

Samayasri is an experienced Order Member in Triratna who has served as Chair of the NY-NJ Sangha for many years. She also serves as President of the San Francisco and Vancouver, BC Sanghas. Samayasri is a dedicated practitioner, teacher and leader. She has taught meditation for over 20 years, and has a deep commitment to […]

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Suryapala

Suryapala is an Ordained Buddhist in the Triratna Buddhist Community and has been practicing meditation regularly for seven years. He began his Buddhist journey in the United Kingdom and for the last several years has been an active member of the New York/New Jersey sangha.

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