02/26/2026
Abiding in Shamatha - Four Day In Person and Online Retreat
This is a four-day retreat on Shamatha (calm abiding) following the Nine Stages of Maitreya. Starting from setting the mind to full absorption. Using the traditional “elephant path” model, participants receive step-by-step guidance, pointing-out instructions, and one-on-one meetings with, Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi and Emyo Darlene Tataryn.
Daily Qi Gong sessions support embodied awareness.
Open to in-person and online students. Fees vary by membership and financial need.
A structured path to deepen concentration, stabilize awareness, and integrate clarity into daily life.
This four day retreat offers a step by step approach to Shamatha practice using the nine stages of calm abiding, known as the elephant path and the Nine Stages of Maitreya. Throughout the retreat, individual students will meet in private one on one sessions with the teachers.