New Year, New Mind, New Life
New Year Silent Meditation Retreat
Begin: Friday, January 15, 2027, 5:00pm (check-in from 3pm)
End: Monday, January 18, 2027, noon
Location: Won Dharma Center (Click HERE for directions)
Contact: info@wondharmacenter.org / 518-851-2581
Registration is now OPEN!
True change does not come from rearranging our external circumstances; it begins at the root of our awareness. The heart of the Buddhaโs teaching is the insight that everything is created by the mind.
As we approach the New Year, this retreat offers an opportunity to pause and turn inward with renewed intention. Grounded in Won Buddhist Threefold Practice, it offers a path to calm the restless spirit, awaken our innate wisdom, and make mindful choices in action. Through meditation, reflection, and mindful practice, we will create space to step back from familiar habits, quiet everyday distractions, and discover new ways of meeting lifeโs challenges and opportunities.
This retreat provides a sacred and supportive space to cultivate the courage and clarity to make more conscious choices in everyday life. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we invite you to pause, reset, and realign with what matters most. What would we like to nurture in our lives? What are you ready to approach differently? How can your daily practice help you move toward meaningful change? If you long for genuine transformation in the coming year, this retreat offers a practical path to begin within. Discover how a shift in the mind can bring new life to the year ahead. Join us for a supportive weekend of practice and reflection as we welcome the New Year together, cultivating a calmer mind, an open heart, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Inclusive Retreat for All:
This retreat is not confined by the boundaries of any single tradition or creed. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to meditation, our program is thoughtfully designed to meet you at your current level in your spiritual journey.
What Awaits You:
Guided meditation sessions and dharma talks with Q & A
Mindful movement of yoga and qigong
Group dharma discussions and personal dharma interviews with teachers
Serene nature walks along scenic trails
Wholesome and nourishing vegetarian meals
Noble Silence
This retreat takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Won Dharma Center, offering an ideal environment for deep contemplation and reflection, allowing your mind to unveil its inherent tranquility and wisdom.
Join us on this profound exploration of A New Year, a New Mind, a New Life. Open your heart and mind to this transformative meditation retreat, igniting your journey toward inner peace and self-discovery.
Retreat Fee
- Single room: $580 (all sold out)
- 2-bed room: $390
- Commuter: $235 (For those who reside off-site)
Member Discount Information
A 15% of member discount is available to Dharma name holders who regularly attend Sunday services and/or are current pledgers. If you believe you qualify for this discount, please contact dharma@wondharmacenter.org when submitting your registration form.
Registration is now OPEN!
Optional Items
The retreat fee at Won Dharma Center has been reduced to enable more individuals to benefit from our retreat experiences. Your additional donation helps us to keep prices low and provide scholarships. Please click either of the donation buttons below.
Additional Donation ($25)
Additional Donation ($50)
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Payment Terms
All deposit and registration payments must be submitted either online using the built-in PayPal payment method or sending us a check. If you register more than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay at minimum a 50% registration fee. You can pay the remaining balance upon your arrival. If you register 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay the full registration fee at the time of registration. All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
Your payment will include PayPal service fee of 3% for each transaction.
You can send us a check for your registration fee. Please make your check payable to Won Dharma Center and mail it to: Won Dharma Center 361 Route 23 Claverack, NY, 12513
Guiding Teachers
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
- All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
- Won Dharma Center does not provide refunds of registration payments for cancellations made 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat begins.
- For cancellations made more than 14 days before a retreat begins, Won Dharma Center retains the $100 non-refundable deposit as a cancellation fee.
- Refund requests for emergency cancellations made 14 days or less before a retreat begins must be submitted via email to info@WonDharmaCenter.org and must include an explanation of the emergency circumstances. Won Dharma Center reserves the right to approve or deny these requests. Emergency refunds are not eligible for refund of the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- Retreat Transfers: If you request to transfer from one retreat to another WDC retreat within a year (more than 14 days before the start of the retreat your are registered for) there will be an additional $25 transfer fee. This policy is valid for one year. In some situations a transfer may not be possible and normal cancellation procedures and fees will apply. Transfers are not possible 14 days or less than 14 days before the start of your retreat.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the retreat arrival date, or if you leave the retreat early for any reason.