Pamela Weiss is a Buddhist teacher in two traditions—Zen and Theravada. After living as a monastic at Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery for five years, she completed comprehensive training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center to become an Insight meditation teacher. She teaches at Spirit Rock, San Francisco Zen Center and Tassajara, and is a guiding teacher at San Francisco Insight. Pamela is a pioneer in bringing Buddhist principles and practices into the workplace, and is the author of “A Bigger Sky: Awakening a Fierce Feminine Buddhism”. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, Eugene, and little dog, Grover.
Events with Pamela Weiss
July 14 - 19, 2025
Note: we have 4 tent camping spots for this retreat if you are able to bring your own tent and camping gear. When you join the waiting list, please check the box that says you are interested in tent camping. “You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” —Pema Chodron Nature moves within us, as us, and speaks through the body. In these times of ecological crisis and deep division we have become disconnected from our innate, living wholeness. This silent meditation retreat will be rooted in teachings on the Four Elements—earth, air, fire and water. Together…
Deep Dive Dharma: Essential Teachings on The Sure Heart's ReleaseOctober 25, 2025 - May 23, 2026
Vallecitos is pleased to announce a special eight-month online program for experienced practitioners during the off-season with Erin Treat, Pamela Weiss, and Victoria Cary. Program Details Deep Dive Dharma is an online program offering for experienced practitioners. This deep dive into essential Buddhist teachings on liberation explores: The Three Characteristics Emptiness and Suchness Dependent Origination The Two Truths The Nature of Mind Awareness and Awakening Through meditation and interactive inquiry, we will bring these complex teachings alive into our daily lives. The program begins and ends with half-day sessions, in addition to monthly meetings which include dharma talks and discussion.…