About Individual Retreats

One of the main purposes of the temple’s existence is to offer a quiet refuge for individual spiritual retreats. This is an opportunity to train closely with monastics who have dedicated their lives to the practice. Retreats are generally not solitary or silent; the shape of each retreat evolves naturally in consultation with each individual retreat guest.

Requests for retreat time at the Wallowa Buddhist Temple are considered one by one, and most retreat guests have a stay of under two weeks.

Because of the small size of the temple, and the intimate nature of living with the monks during this time, retreats are currently being offered only for monastic and lay members of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, and for those who follow our practice of Serene Reflection Meditation.

If Serene Reflection Meditation is new to you and you live far from the temple, we usually suggest first establishing a practice at home or visiting a temple of the Order near you, before coming for a retreat at the Wallowa Buddhist Temple. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have on how to go about doing this.

If you happen to be in our area, you would be welcome to stop by the temple – kindly call ahead at 541-432-6129 to arrange a good time for a first visit.