MahaSati Training Events in 2027

* Zoom links will be emailed out one week before each event *
Please scroll down to find your MahaSati Training group event dates

MahaSati 2020 Training

Optional: Deep Dive MahaSati Perspective on the 3 Subtle Wisdom Lenses (Emptiness, Suchness, Atammayata): Friday January 15 – Sunday January 17, 2027. This retreat is completely optional, and does not take the place of the required 7 night MahaSati annual retreat – thanks!
** The event has separate registration, which will open on December 1, 2026.

This is the only Deep Dive Weekend Retreat Heather is offering in 2027. And the deepening potential into the 3 Subtle Wisdom Lenses never ends. Open to all MahaSati Training groups, it is a precious opportunity to come together in practice as a larger MahaSati community. You must attend the entire weekend to participate in the retreat, and it is preferred that you engage it as a full retreat, not working or having external daily life engagements when possible.

Friday January 15 starting at 5pm Pacific Time
All day Saturday January 16, including informal practice in the evening
Concluding Sunday Janaury 17 at 5pm Pacific Time

Daylong: Saturday, April 10 from 10:00am – 3:30pm PT

Year 8 curriculum MahaSati Training, the emphasis will be the ‘verses of awakening’ from different masters, plus Ajahn Jumnien’s explorations on awakening, and the ways we can use these inspiring teachings to support our own awakening journey and integration of insights on the path.

Using the amazing story of the 3x Ajahn Jumnien thought he was an arhat to inform our own practice journey arcs and themes
Study and practice with the Inspired Utterance of the Buddha “Householder you have been seen”
Study and practice with Ajahn Mun’s ‘Ballad of Liberation from the Khandas’

This event is part of Year 7 – Year 8 MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

MahaSati ONLINE Retreat using Years 3, 4 & 5 Curriculum: Saturday July 17 – Saturday July 24, 2027
MahaSati 2020, MahaSati 2022, MahaSati 2024 and MahaSati Group 1 (CSP) will attend this retreat together, using the MahaSati Energy Practices, Heart Practices, Subtle Near Misses/MahaSati Reflection Practices from Year 3; the MahaSati Mind in Movement & Emptiness Sutta Practices from Year 4, and the Heart Sutra Practices from Year 5.

** Registration will happen April 10 – 20, 2027

** You need to attend either this Online MahaSati Retreat (OR the In Person Retreat at Lake Tahoe for a couple of you) OR schedule with Heather a Self-Retreat after July 24th to use the recordings, along with 1:1 support from Heather, in order to complete your commitment to attend One MahaSati Retreat per year while you are in the Training. Thanks!

Daylong: SUNDAY December 5th from 10:00am – 3:30pm PT
Year 8 curriculum MahaSati Training, the emphasis will be the ‘verses of awakening’ from different masters, plus Ajahn Jumnien’s explorations on awakening, and the ways we can use these inspiring teachings to support our own awakening journey and integration of insights on the path.
At this event, looking forward to practicing with the following themes:

Ajahn Jumnien’s unique teaching on Stream Entry
Ajahn Buddhadasa’s teaching on ‘Nibanna for Everyone’ as a MahaSati practice
Me Chee Kaew’s Awakening Stanzas

This event is part of Year 7 – Year 8 MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

MahaSati 2022 Training

Friday January 15 starting at 5pm Pacific Time
All day Saturday January 16, including informal practice in the evening
Concluding Sunday Janaury 17 at 5pm Pacific Time

Daylong: Saturday February 20, from 10:00am – 3:00pm PT
Re-Introduction Refresher to Year 4 Curriculum with MahaSati 2024 Group
Teachings and practices on MahaSati with the Mind In Stillness and the Mind in Movement. This year we will combine themes from Energy practices and Heart Reflections explored last year together with a much deeper dive into the inseparability of the Essence of Mind with the Movements of the Contents of mind, such as thoughts, emotions, defilements. We will explore practices including advanced level Taking the One Seat in Pure Awareness, as well as introduce a number of other Sati-Panna inquires.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

** Registration will happen April 10 – 20, 2027

** You need to attend either this Online MahaSati Retreat (OR the In Person Retreat at Lake Tahoe for a couple of you) OR schedule with Heather a Self-Retreat after July 24th to use the recordings, along with 1:1 support from Heather, in order to complete your commitment to attend One MahaSati Retreat per year while you are in the Training. Thanks!

Daylong: Saturday October 9th from 10:00am – 3:00pm PT – MahaSati Mind in Movement
Deepening into teachings and practices on MahaSati with the Mind In Stillness and the Mind in Movement, with a variety of Sati-Panna investigations. This year we will combine themes from Energy practices and Heart Reflections explored last year together with a much deeper dive into the inseparability of the Essence of Mind with the Movements of the Contents of mind, such as thoughts, emotions, defilements.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

MahaSati 2024 Training

Friday January 15 starting at 5pm Pacific Time
All day Saturday January 16, including informal practice in the evening
Concluding Sunday Janaury 17 at 5pm Pacific Time

Daylong: Saturday February 20, 2027 from 10:00am – 3:00pm PT
Introduction to Year 4 Curriculum
Teachings and practices on MahaSati with the Mind In Stillness and the Mind in Movement. This year we will combine themes from Energy practices and Heart Reflections explored last year together with an important shift in Wise View into the inseparability of the Essence of Mind with the Movements of the Contents of mind, such as thoughts, emotions, defilements. We will explore practices including advanced level Taking the One Seat in Pure Awareness, as well as introduce a number of other Sati-Panna inquires.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

** Registration will happen April 10 – 20, 2027

** You need to attend either this Online MahaSati Retreat OR the In Person Retreat at Lake Tahoe (MahaSati 2024 has priority in the lottery for this retreat) OR schedule with Heather a Self-Retreat after July 24th to use the recordings, along with 1:1 support from Heather, in order to complete your commitment to attend One MahaSati Retreat per year while you are in the Training. Thanks!

MahaSati 2026 Training

Daylong: Saturday January 16th 10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
Introduction to Year 2
We will begin a 6 month+ immersion into the 3 Subtle Characteristics; Emptiness, Suchness, Atammayata. Attending the Deep Dive Weekend retreat (or auditing the weekend retreat recordings) is recommended for our training group, as these are juicy topics, and a half day is a short introduction.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

Optional: Deep Dive Expanded Program Weekend Retreat: MahaSati Perspective on the 3 Subtle Wisdom Lenses (Emptiness, Suchness, Atammayata)
Friday January 15 – Sunday January 17, 2027. This retreat is completely optional, and does not take the place of the required 7 night MahaSati annual retreat – thanks!
** The event has separate registration, which will open on December 1, 2026.

This is the only Deep Dive Weekend Retreat Heather is offering in 2027. And the deepening potential into the 3 Subtle Wisdom Lenses never ends. Open to all MahaSati Training groups, it is a precious opportunity to come together in practice as a larger MahaSati community. You must attend the entire weekend to participate in the retreat, and it is preferred that you engage it as a full retreat, not working or having external daily life engagements when possible.

Friday January 15 starting at 5pm Pacific Time
All day Saturday January 16, including informal practice in the evening
Concluding Sunday Janaury 17 at 5pm Pacific Time

Daylong: Saturday May 1st from 10:00am – 1:30pm Pacific time
This event transmits two of the most important Ajahn Jumnien MahaSati Cutting Through practices.
MahaSati Cutting Through at Liking & Disliking, MahaSati Cutting Through at the Outer Bank & the Inner Bank.
These are core practices from Ajahn Jumnien, which we will explore for the next year together.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

MahaSati ONLINE Retreat using Year 2 Curriculum: Saturday June 19 – Saturday June 26, 2027
Our second retreat together will emphasize: The ABC’s, the First 5 MahaSati Doorways, the 3 Subtle Wisdom Lenses, MahaSati Cutting Through practices, and deepening in the MahaSati Map of practice.

** Registration will happen April 10 – 20, 2027. The Donation Sliding Scale will be $550 – $1000.

** You need to attend either this Online MahaSati Retreat or schedule with Heather a Self-Retreat after June 26th to use the recordings, along with 1:1 support from Heather, in order to complete your commitment to attend One MahaSati Retreat per year while you are in the Training.

Daylong: Saturday November 13th from 10am – 3:30pm Pacific time
This daylong explores in theory and practice MahaSati related teachings of the Buddha including ‘No Footing Find’ and the Fire Sermon. We will also highlight the aspect of Pure Awareness as Accepting and Including everything. This is our last daylong in our first 2 year cycle of training.
This event is part of our MahaSati Training, no separate donation is requested.

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