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(Hybrid) Mini-Retreat with Rich Howard and Walt Opie – Compassion and Metta
Hybrid Event
October 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT
Daylong Retreat with SIM Teachers Rich Howard and Walt Opie
The Friday retreat will include dharmettes, sitting and walking meditation and an opportunity for Q&A. Visit the main overview page for more information.
Registration
This mini-retreat spans two days. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. Visit the main registration page to specify which days you’d like to attend.
Offer a Donation
- Visit the retreat donation page (click here) where the drop-down menu default donation states “Choose the retreat…“.
- Select “Fri 10/24 Mini-Retreat” to indicate SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be split between Rich Howard and Walt Opie.
- If you select “Both days Mini-Retreat“, SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be shared between all four teachers.


