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Mindfulness, Concentration, Insight:

Meet, Greet, and Take a Seat in the Buddha’s Teachings

A Mindfulness Retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Mindfulness brings concentration.
Concentration brings insight.
Insight liberates you from your ignorance, your anger, your craving.
When you are free from your afflictions, happiness becomes possible.
—Thich Nhat Hanh

You must send a minimum 50% deposit in order to finalize your registration unless you intend to apply for scholarship funding (in which case, no payment is due at this time). If you plan to apply for a scholarship, please go here.

Please be sure you are registered for the Plum Blossom Retreat to confirm your participation, reserve your room, and let us know which type of food you prefer. Complete the online registration form prior to making your payment.

There are 3 payment options:

  • Full payment via PayPal. Because our prices are already set at break-even, if you use PayPal, we must ask you to also pay the 3.6% transaction fee. The prices below include the additional fee. Online payments using the buttons below must be paid in FULL.
  • Full or partial payment by check. You may pay by check and avoid the 3.6% online fee. Please make checks out to Plum Blossom Sangha and mail them to 1910 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78702. You may pay 50% now and the other 50% at the retreat if that works better for you.
  • Partial payment via PayPal. You may also make a 50% payment through PayPal; please include the 3.6% fee to cover the cost of PayPal and send the payment directly to plumblossomsangha4@gmail.com.

After your payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email within 3-5 business days. Feel free to contact our Registrar, Andrea Black (desertwoman1@hotmail.com), if you have any questions.

Retreat fees and accommodation choices are listed below. The fees listed below are for the full retreat (April 12-16).


Accommodations with a SHARED BATH down the hallway

Room with 3+ single beds

$460 + 3.6% online fee = $476.56 total retreat fee/person

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Room with 2 single beds

$540 + 3.6% online fee = $559.44 total retreat fee/person

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Room with 1 single bed

$580 + 3.6% online fee = $600.88 total retreat fee/person

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Accommodations with a PRIVATE BATH attached

Note: Private bath options are no longer available.

Room with 3+ single beds

$500 + 3.6% online fee = $518 total retreat fee/person

Room with 2 single beds

$580 + 3.6% online fee = $600.88 total retreat fee/person

Room with 1 single bed

$640 + 3.6% online fee = $663.04 total retreat fee/person


Commuter Rate (not staying overnight)

$360 + 3.6% online fee = $372.96 total retreat fee/person

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