3-day Mettā Meditation Retreat
Last Chance
3-day Mettā Meditation Retreat
1310 North Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL, USA
September 11 - 13, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Tom is a longtime mindfulness and compassion practitioner. He is a psychologist by training and works at the Florida State University. Tom has been practicing at the center since August 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018 before taking refuge and precepts in that same year. He has practiced in different traditions for several years before coming to Chan. He loves teaching Chan practices because he finds the techniques taught at the Tallahassee Chan Center very helpful in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom co-authored several articles that examine the role of mindfulness and compassion on individuals’ and couples’ well-being. With his wife Myriam, he introduced the concept of caring for bliss and developed a mindfulness and compassion training.
Details of this retreat
Tallahassee Chan Center
3-Day Mettā
Meditation Retreat
Led by Tom Ledermann
Mettā meditation provides a powerful method for cultivating compassion, gratitude, and genuine happiness. These qualities foster mental well-being, inner contentment, and happy relationships with others.
In this three-day retreat, we will deepen our Mettā practice through 30-minute guided sitting meditations, complemented by mindful yoga, walking meditation, mindful work, and prostrations. There will also be two Dharma talks.
This is a commuting retreat only. No lodging will be available on-site; participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations if needed.
About the Teacher
Tom Ledermann is a longtime mindfulness and compassion practitioner and a psychologist by training who works at Florida State University. Tom has been practicing at the Tallahassee Chan Center since August 2017, took refuge and precepts in 2018, and has practiced in multiple traditions prior to coming to Chan.
Program Structure
Format
In-person retreat (commuting only)
September 11–13
Tallahassee Chan Center
Three days of immersive Mettā practice with guided sitting meditations, walking, yoga, and Dharma talks. No lodging is provided; participants commute from home each day.
Practice Elements
30-min guided sitting meditations
Walking meditation
Mindful yoga
Mindful work
Prostrations
Two Dharma talks
Your Commitment
For the best practice experience, we ask you to commit to the following:
Attend all scheduled sessions across the three days
Engage fully in all forms of practice: sitting, walking, yoga, work, and prostrations
Maintain continuity of mindful awareness throughout daily activities during the retreat
Bring an open and sincere intention to cultivate compassion and inner happiness
Registration
This retreat is now accepting applications.
Retreat Schedule
September 11–13
Commuting retreat — no lodging available.
Meals
Only lunch and dinner will be served on Saturday. Please eat dinner before arriving on Friday evening, and eat breakfast before arriving on Saturday and Sunday morning, as no meal will be provided at those times.
Friday, September 11
6:00 pm
Registration
7:00–9:00 pm
Evening retreat session
Saturday, September 12
9:00 am–9:00 pm
Full day retreat session (lunch and dinner provided)
Sunday, September 13
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Morning retreat session
12:00 pm
Cleanup and departure
Suggested Donation · Full Program
Tier 1 — Reduced Price
$95
Tier 2 — Regular Price
$120
Tier 3 — Sustainer Price
$145
Choose your contribution
Any amount
Scholarships are available. Please email tallahassee.chan@gmail.com to request one.
In-person Location
Tallahassee Chan Center
1310 N Paul Russell Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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This is a commuting retreat only. No overnight lodging is available on-site.
tallahasseechan.org · tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
Getting Here
Tallahassee Chan Center, 1310 North Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL, USA
