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4-Day Silent Retreat of Seven Meditations
July 3, 2025 - July 6, 2025
4-Day Silent Retreat of Seven Meditations
Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6
REGISTER
Re-align and connect, let go, refocus and dive deeper into meditation practice whether you are beginner or an experienced practitioner. Throughout the weekend we share multiple meditation practices rooting in Tibetan, Indian and Thai traditions. Please prepare to spend much of the weekend in noble silence to get the most out of your practice.
Recharge in the sauna, swim in the pond, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple.
Who this retreat is for
- Anyone who is curious about meditation and breath-work
- Anyone curious about different traditions of buddhism
- Anyone who feels anxiety and wants to learn methods to work with it
- Anyone who feels the time has come for devices / media detox
- Anyone who wants to spend the weekend diving into themselves, and diving into the pond!
So join us in quieting the mind so you can hear your heart, while detoxing in sauna, having hearty vegan meals in a stunning natural environment.
Retreat schedule
Thursday
- 3:00pm – 7:00pm – Arrival
- 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner
- 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Welcome circle around the fire
- 9:00 – 9:30 pm – Elements meditation
- 10:00 pm – Rest
Friday
- 9:00 – 10:00 am – Gentle movement and loving kindness meditation
- 10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast
- 11:00 – 12:00 pm – Silent time in nature
- 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Dharma talk
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Guided meditation practice
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation
- 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Dharma talk
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Anapana (Guided breath meditation)
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm – Sauna and swimming
- 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner
- 8:00 – 8:30 pm – Questions and Answers (With notes instead of talking)
- 8:30 – 9:00 pm – Elements meditation
- 9:00 – 10:00 pm – Gong sound bath and loving kindness meditation
- 10:00 pm – Rest
Saturday
- 9:00 – 10:00 am – Gentle movement and loving kindness meditation
- 10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast
- 11:00 – 12:00 pm – Silent time in nature
- 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Dharma talk
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Guided meditation practice
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation
- 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Dharma talk
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Anapana (Guided breath meditation)
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm – Sauna and swimming
- 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner
- 8:00 – 8:30 pm – Questions and Answers (With notes instead of talking)
- 8:30 – 9:00 pm – Elements meditation
- 9:00 – 10:00 pm – Gong sound bath and loving kindness meditation
- 10:00 pm – Rest
Sunday
- 10:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast
- 11:00 – 11:30 pm – Dharma Talk
- 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Active Meditation Practice
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Vipassana meditation (Mindfulness of the body)
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Lunch
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Walking meditation
- 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Closing sharing circle with loving kindness meditation
- 4:30 pm – Departure
Facilitators
Olga Klimova started practicing meditation in 2008 in the tradition of U Ba Khin and S.N. Goenka. She learned Anapana, Vipassana and Metta meditation techniques and attended and did service for many retreats in this tradition over the years. Olga has been following the Buddhist path to awakening very diligently, practicing sitting meditation several hours each day for many years, with the basis of the most fundamental principles of sila (5 precepts), which is essential for achieving good samadhi (mind concentration).
Four years ago Olga connected with the monastics in Theravada Buddhist tradition and discovered a large library of books and Dhamma talks explaining the path to awakening from perspectives renounced teachers of advanced monastic practitioners.
Recently Olga traveled to Thailand, a Buddhist country that preserved the Dhamma knowledge and wisdom very well, and is also is a home to many monasteries and enlightened teachers. Olga spent time in a monastery in Thailand, Wat Marp Jan, studying with monastics and learning their way in order to dive deeper into the meditation practice.
Olga has a close connection with the Empty Cloud monastery in New Jersey, whose abbot, Bhante Suddhaso (who has been in robes for 20 years), became a true friend and a guide in a more advanced meditation practice.
Vladimir Kuperman started practicing meditation in 2006 after returning from a transformational trip to Ladakh, a small country bordering Tibet in the Himalayan Mountains, and heartfelt teaching of the Dalai Lama in the northern India.
Vladimir has attended New York Insight Meditation center for many years while living in NYC, learning breath concentration meditation along with walking meditation and loving kindness meditation from many prominent teachers. There he also learned the importance of Sangha – a spiritual community that supports each others path.
Vladimir’s meditation practice played an integral role in establishment of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events, where creativity, spiritual growth, sustainability, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced.
Besides hosting the retreat, Vladimir will lead morning yoga, loving kindness (Meta) meditation and Walking meditation from Theravada Buddhist tradition. In addition, Vladimir will lead sound bath sessions, nature hike and facilitate Central American Sauna.
To register
In the Buddhist tradition, we don’t want to turn anyone away from this retreat due to financial hardship. If you feel a strong call to attend this retreat, but finances are an issue, please send us a message at peacetempleretreats@gmail.com and we can discuss a sliding scale pricing for you.
You may send the complete payment, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment.
Early bird cost for the retreat is $450 and includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear). Cost goes up $550 if you register after March 1st.
- Add $75 for a three-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding). If sharing the bed with another participant, the second person pays $38 in addition to the retreat cost. When registering, provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces.
- Add $375 for a three-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). If sharing, the second person pays $75 in addition to the retreat cost. Cabins are available for a maximum occupancy of two people (please inquire for availability). When registering, please provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces. Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.
Venmo or Zelle full payment OR a 50% deposit to 917 968 3214 to book your spot.
Please use the Friends and Family (keep purchases option turned off) option when making the payment, as avoiding the transaction fees helps us to keep the retreat cost lower for you.
VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Vladimir-Kuperman
You must write in the note part of the payment your full first and last name and email, and clearly specify what this payment is for.
This retreat is not yet sold out.
Refund policy
Peace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions.
Unless otherwise stated within program descriptions:
Full refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay.
Nonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025.
No credit or refund is available if you cancel within seven (7) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
Fill out the form to complete registration
We will review your registration and get back to you with a confirmation.
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Retreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life , then setting aside time to detox your body, being in nature, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values, vision and mission is vital.
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Please write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details.