Retreat Journal / 2026

Retreating Joyfully

This list provides a visual overview of my retreat practice and documents the time I have spent in spiritual retreats and residential practice periods over the years. Retreats have played a significant role in my personal and spiritual development, offering dedicated time for contemplation, self-inquiry, and the cultivation of awareness. While no list can fully capture the depth of these experiences, it serves as a record of an ongoing commitment to learning, practice, and inner growth.

Total Days in Retreat: 177

Theravada Buddhism Days in Retreat: 38

• Temple Theravada: 0 Days

• Reform Theravada: 33 Days

  • Vipassana Tradition: 33 Days

• Forest Theravada: 5 Days

  • Sri Lankan Forest Tradition: 5 Days

Mahayana Buddhism Days in Retreat: 136

• Pure Land: 0 Days

• Zen: 136 Days

  • Zen: 3 Days

  • Chan: 3 Days

  • Thien: 130 Days

  • Seon: 0 Days

• Nichiren: 0 Days

• Other Mahayana: 0 Days

Vajrayana Buddhism Days in Retreat: 3

• Tibetan: 3 Days

  • Kagyu: 0 Days

  • Nyingma: 3 Days

  • Gelug: 0 Days

  • Sakya: 0 Days

• Other Vajrayana: 0 Days