Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Brian Lesage and Robin Craig. Jan. 9-11

Practicing Clear Intention within Meditation & Silence

A word from your teachers:

"In times when many of us feel the weight of uncertainty and strain in our lives and in the wider world, it can be a rare gift to pause, to rest in silence, and to cultivate clarity of heart. This retreat offers a supportive container to step back from the busyness of daily life and turn inward, nourishing resilience and presence.

In this silent meditation retreat, we will practice continuous mindfulness through both sitting and walking meditation. Within this quiet space, we will explore the simple yet profound practice of placing clear intention—to meet each moment with awareness. From this ground, compassion and wisdom can naturally emerge.

Each day there will be meditation and dharma guidance, as well as time for questions and responses. The retreat is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners, and provides an opportunity to settle, deepen, and reconnect with what steadies and sustains us."

This is offered as a hybrid retreat. You may choose to attend in person or online via Zoom. 

When

 Friday evening, Saturday, & Sunday. Non-residential

January 9–11, 2026

• Friday: 6:30–8:30 pm

• Saturday: 9:30 am–4:00 pm

• Sunday: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Where

Tucson Community Meditation Center
1147 N Howard Blvd, Tucson AZ

Cost

Fee: $80 for full weekend or $15 for Friday night only, plus Dana (donation) for the teachers. These fees only cover TCMC retreat expenses. Teachers receive no compensation from TCMC. You will have the opportunity to offer Dana (donation) to the teachers, a Buddhist tradition of generosity. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Scholarships are available.

Registration

Registration is required. You can do so by clicking the button below. You are encouraged to register early, because in-person spots could fill up. 

Refunds

If you decide to cancel for any reason, refunds are available through the end of the day 1/9/2026, less a $5 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after that time. 

Contact 

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About your teachers

Brian Lesage has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1988 and has taught meditation since 2000. He has studied in the Zen, Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism. He was ordained in the Rinzai Zen tradition in 1996. His training in Vipassana Meditation includes doing extended meditation retreats in Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, and India as well as numerous retreats in the U.S. He leads retreats and teaches meditation courses nationwide. In teaching the Dharma, Brian is interested in maintaining a close tie with this 2,600 year old tradition and conveying it in a way that speaks to our current situation. More info: https://liberatingawareness.com

 

 

Robin Craig brings her understanding of the physiology of resilience to her meditation teaching, and supports a joyful exploration of the deep spirituality and interconnection that is ours by nature. Robin is a Certified Meditation Teacher from a lineage rooted in Theravadin and Tibetan Karma Kagyu traditions traced back to the Venerable Ananda Bodhi. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Organic Intelligence® Faculty.