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Patrick Kearney

Patrick Kearney is an independent dharma teacher in the lineage of Mahāsī Sayādaw of Burma, his principal teachers being Paṇḍitarama Sayādaw and John Hale. He has also trained in the Diamond Sangha lineage of Zen Buddhism. His original teacher was Robert Aitken Roshi, and he is now studying with Paul Maloney Roshi. Patrick has a particular interest in the Buddha’s teachings before Theravāda or Mahāyāna were thought of. He studies Pāli and seeks to bring his understanding of the early texts to the practice of dharma in the contemporary world. For further details see his website.

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Upcoming Programs by Patrick Kearney

The Middle Way - Two week retreat

Also with Louise Taylor

September 12 - 26, 2026

In his first formal discourse the Buddha introduced the middle way as the central theme of his teaching. How is this to be understood? The middle way is not mere moderation, but the dynamic recognition that there is no fixed position in our experience, no where we can land and cling to. This teaching points […]

Remembering Awareness - Nine-day retreat

Also with Emma Pittaway

November 6 - 15, 2026

Our practice is based on mindfulness, which emerges from the continuity of awareness. How can we maintain continuous awareness? By remembering that we are already aware. We do not need to generate awareness. When we “try” to be aware, our effort is based on our desire to be someone different, to have something different. But if […]

Deep Practice Retreat

Also with Malcolm McClintock

November 19 - December 3, 2026
This retreat is jointly taught by Malcolm McClintock and Patrick Kearney. It is designed for experienced practitioners who are independent in their practice. We will form a community of practice where shared practice will replace the normal structure of workshops, dharma talks and scheduled interviews. Practising together, we will meet each evening to share our daily experiences, just as the students of the Buddha did in the earliest days of the dharma.

Deepening Practice 28-Day Retreat

Also with Emma Pittaway and Robyn Gibson

January 29 - February 26, 2027
This retreat is for experienced practitioners who want to deepen their practice and understanding. The first two weeks will be co-taught with Robyn Gibson and the second two weeks with Emma Pittaway.

The Middle Way - Two week retreat Copy

Also with Louise Taylor

September 11 - 25, 2027

In his first formal discourse the Buddha introduced the middle way as the central theme of his teaching. How is this to be understood? The middle way is not mere moderation, but the dynamic recognition that there is no fixed position in our experience, no where we can land and cling to. This teaching points […]

Remembering Awareness - Nine-day retreat

November 5 - 14, 2027

Our practice is based on mindfulness, which emerges from the continuity of awareness. How can we maintain continuous awareness? By remembering that we are already aware. We do not need to generate awareness. When we “try” to be aware, our effort is based on our desire to be someone different, to have something different. But if […]