Mar 31, 2026
by Tim Burnett, March 2026 In March 2026, Mindfulness Northwest teachers Tim Burnett and Sonia Sahay led a weekend retreat at the Samish Island Retreat Center with focussed on how mindfulness is also a way of meeting the challenges of a larger world. Tim gave a talk...
Jan 26, 2026
In January 2026, Mindfulness Northwest Senior Teacher Teacher Tim Burnett co-led, with Nikki Dvorak Larsen, a 5-day retreat on the Buddhist inspired teachings on compassion at Rainbow Lodge near North Bend, Washington just below Snoqualmie Pass. Tim explored the...
Jul 3, 2025
by Tim Burnett, June 2025 In June 2025, Mindfulness Northwest teachers Tim Burnett and RJ Rongcal led a weekend retreat at the Samish Island Retreat Center with focussed on the practicing deeply as if our lives truly depend on it. We offer three weekend residential...
Jun 5, 2025
Rainforest Retreat 2025 In May 2025, Mindfulness Northwest Senior Teacher Tim Burnett led a 5-day retreat on the Buddhist and scientific teachings on the five elements of earth, fire, water, air, and space. Unfortunately due to a mix of weather and nature walk...
Mar 31, 2025
by Tim Burnett, March 2025 In March 2025, Mindfulness Northwest teachers Tim Burnett and Carolyn McCarthy led a weekend retreat at the Samish Island Retreat Center with focussed on the power of awareness for healing We offer three weekend residential retreats each...
Aug 29, 2024
THE ROOTS OF MINDFULNESS 2024: Practicing in a Body In August 2024, Mindfulness Northwest teachers Tim Burnett and Carolyn McCarthy co-led a 5-day retreat on the the essentially embodied nature of our mindfulness practice. Tim and Carolyn wove in Buddhist teachings,...
Aug 2, 2024
“May you be happy…” Have you heard this phrase before? It is one of several phrases that might be used in the loving-kindness meditation practice. Others include: may you feel safe, may you be healthy, may you be at peace, and may you live with ease. What is your...
May 25, 2024
THE ROOTS OF COMPASSION 2024 In May 2024, Mindfulness Northwest Executive Director and Guiding Teacher Tim Burnett co-led a 5-day retreat on the Buddhist inspired teachings on compassion. Tim deeply explored the life of the 18th century Japanese Zen priest and poet...
Jan 13, 2024
The practice of forgiveness is both a practical and deep exploration in a world where we humans regularly cause each other harm, and can even harm ourselves. This practice is based on one described by American Insight Meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Gina...
Jan 5, 2024
Take a moment and consider this: you wouldn’t be here doing what you’re doing if it were not for the kindness of others. Pause if you would, and consider: the inspiring teacher who lit you up; the unfailing support from that devoted relative; the generous...
Nov 22, 2023
In March 2021, Mindfulness Northwest Executive Director and Guiding Teacher Tim Burnett led a weekend retreat online focussed on the powerful teachings of beginner’s mind from Buddhism which also form a foundational part of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as...
Nov 22, 2023
Deep Winter Online Retreat 2021: The Hidden Lamp In January 2021, Mindfulness Northwest Executive Director and Guiding Teacher Tim Burnett co-led a 5-day online retreat which featured stories of powerful women teachers and practitioners from the Zen Buddhist...