devon will be teaching a residential retreat at Spirit Rock in California with Tuere Sala, Tempel Smith, Brian Lesage, and Vance Pryor.

Concentration (samādhi)—the steady unification of the mind—is a powerful support for deepening meditation. The Buddha emphasized it as both a key part of the Eightfold Path and a factor leading to awakening. When cultivated, concentration brings joy, calm, and clarity, enriching both our Insight (vipassanā) practice and daily life.

This retreat offers practical techniques to strengthen your ability to stay present with your meditation object over time. Whether you're newer to practice or an experienced meditator, you'll learn how to develop stability and focus, explore the qualities that support deep states of absorption (jhanas), and receive guidance on how to integrate concentration into Insight Meditation. With consistent support from teachers, you'll build the foundation for more ease, depth, and transformation on the cushion and beyond.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

Learn more and register at Spirit Rock’s website.

In Person Retreat