Four Foundations of Mindfulness Retreat

This four-day residential meditation retreat explores the Buddha's essential teachings on mindfulness through the Satipatthana Sutta, the classical text on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Held at the Metta Meditation Retreat Center on the wooded shores of Lake Elysian near Janesville, Minnesota, the retreat offers a quiet, immersive setting for cultivating awareness of the body, feelings, mind and mental phenomena. The days blend silent sitting and walking meditation, guided instruction and dharma talks grounded in early Buddhist teachings. The center sits on 37 acres of woodlands and prairie about an hour from the Twin Cities and twenty minutes from Mankato, providing a peaceful natural backdrop for practice. The retreat is open to all, from newcomers curious about meditation to experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their insight. Advance registration is required, and there is a fee for the residential program; contact the center for pricing, lodging and meal details.