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My name is Marjolein Janssen. I am a Dharma Teacher in the Insight Meditation Tradition. This website is my online home. I'm happy that you're here!

Scroll down, or use the menu at the top, to find out more about me, my teachings, schedule, YouTube channel and more.

Teachings

Meditation Hall

Retreats

I regularly teach Insight Meditation Retreats on the East Coast, the SF Bay Area, and Europe.

Classes and Talks

Join a Meditation Class or Dharma Talk. There are online and in person offerings.

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Audio Recordings

The classes and talks I teach are frequently recorded. Feel welcome to browse the audio libraries.

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Writings

Occasionally I write articles about the Dharma. If something bubbles for me I'll post it here.

Insight • Wisdom • Meditation

Bright Dharma YouTube Channel

Marjolein's Teaching Schedule (Events shown in EST)

🧘‍♂️ Retreats 🧘‍♂️

March 2026
Mar 20
20 March 2026 - 22 March 2026
Living Water Community Center,
1000 Westover Hills Blvd
Richmond, VA 23225 United States

During this hybrid non-residential weekend retreat we aim to cultivate relaxation, awareness, and insight. We will explore how open, relaxed awareness can naturally reveal the patterns and conditionings that shape our experience. By approaching our practice with relaxed interest, we create space for experience to unfold simply and naturally, allowing wisdom to emerge in its own time.

April 2026
Apr 21
21 April 2026 - 26 April 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodarma Retreat Center,
8941 Overland Rd
Ward, CO 80481 United States

As winter thaws and the high peaks awaken with new life, this springtime retreat invites you to explore mindfulness in the living presence of the Rocky Mountains. Informed by the teachings of the Burmese monk Sayadaw U Tejaniya, with whom the teachers have studied, our practice emphasizes a relaxed, natural awareness.

May 2026
May 15
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
The Nest,
645 Toll House Gulch Road
Felton, CA 95018 United States

This retreat offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your true self while surrounded by the calming presence of the natural world. This outdoor retreat is centered on teaching some powerful and practical mindfulness tools to help you stay afloat amidst life's challenges, allowing you to move freely with clarity, peace, and wisdom. Through guided practices of insight meditation you’ll learn how to stay anchored in the present moment, even as the currents of life flow around you.

Marjolein Janssen

"May the wisdom of the Dharma guide you through life's challenges, supporting you to find peace and happiness"

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