The Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living

Peace Must Live In Our Hearts

A mindfulness meditation retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

with Dharma teacher Michael Ciborski

Friday, October 9, 2026 through Monday, October 12, 2026

I have arrived

In a time of violence and hatred we must walk the path of peace and kindness. During the retreat we will cultivate clarity and resolve as we cut through confusion and chaos to heal our bodies and minds with gentle awareness, deep understanding, and compassion. We are the vessels of kindness and compassion that our society and loved ones need.

  • retreat will be held in mindful silence
  • includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating, dharma talks, consultations with the teacher, sharing circles, and personal time.
  • residential with non-residential options
  • at Heritage Common, Hepburn, SK
  • Friday evening through Monday early afternoon
  • cost includes vegan meals
  • comfortable, simple two person rooms
  • some single rooms may be available
  • cost: shared residential = $390
  • cost: single residential = $475
  • commuter fee and camping available
  • scholarships are available. Please consult the registrar
  • fees cover retreat costs only; there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the teacher
  • care for yourself so that you can care for others!

    • Dharma Teacher: Michael Ciborski

    Michael is a lineage-holding Dharma teacher in the Buddhist tradition of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. He lived as a monk for seven years in Plum Village, France, and worked intimately with Thich Nhat Hanh and the monastic community to organize, support, and offer meditation retreats around the world. After leaving the monastery in 2003, Michael returned to the US and helped establish MorningSun, a spiritual community & mindfulness centre in New Hampshire. Michael now leads retreats all over North America. For more about Michael, see his webpage Teaching and support in Mindfulness Practice and Meditation.

    For more information or to register use this link.

    This retreat is organized by the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living