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    Daylong Insight Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

    Vipassana

    Daylong Insight Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

    Redwood City, CA4.97 · 158 reviews
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    Gil Fronsdal

    Teacher Gil Fronsdal

    Guiding Teacher, Insight Meditation Center

    Gil Fronsdal is the primary teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, with extensive training in both Theravada and Soto Zen traditions.

    Saturday, July 11, 2026

    9:30 AM PT • 7 hours

    Redwood City, CA

    20 spots available

    Practice details

    Host
    Insight Meditation Center
    Format
    7 hours

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    • July 11, 2026
    • 9:30 AM PT
    • Insight Meditation Center
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    About this retreat

    An invitation to come home to yourself.

    A daylong retreat led by IMC's founding teacher Gil Fronsdal, exploring the heart of vipassana practice through guided meditation, walking practice, and a dharma talk on the nature of awareness.

    Why this retreat

    The highest level of care, presence and craft.

    Vetted Sanctuary

    Held in a carefully chosen space designed to support nervous-system rest.

    Expert Facilitation

    Guided by a teacher with years of dedicated practice and training.

    Intimate Group

    Small cohort so every voice and body is held and seen.

    Whole-Day Reset

    A complete arc — arrive scattered, leave reoriented to what matters.

    What you'll experience

    A day shaped with intention.

    Dana-based pricing

    Chapter 01

    Dana-based pricing

    A grounded session of dana-based pricing woven into the wider arc of the day.

    Experienced teacher

    Chapter 02

    Experienced teacher

    A grounded session of experienced teacher woven into the wider arc of the day.

    Walking meditation paths

    Chapter 03

    Walking meditation paths

    A grounded session of walking meditation paths woven into the wider arc of the day.

    Where you'll be

    Redwood City, CA

    A welcoming meditation center in the heart of Silicon Valley offering daily sittings and daylong retreats in the Theravada tradition

    Insight Meditation Center

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    It depends on the center. See the description above and the booking page for what's included.

    No. This experience is shaped to welcome both first-timers and seasoned practitioners.

    Comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and an open mind. Anything else specific will be sent in your confirmation email after booking.

    Held in Redwood City. The full address and arrival instructions are shared with confirmed guests.

    Policies are set by each host. Please review the booking page on the host's site before completing your reservation.