How The Stillness Library is curated

Recommendations come from Andrew Keaveney's own programs and published work, and nothing else. Retreats come first because they are the main way to learn with Andrew in person. Free resources are suggested by what a visitor is trying to do: begin, go deeper, or find calm on a busy day.

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   Source

   Every item is listed on andrewkeaveney.com or is Andrew’s own published work.

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   Order

   Retreats lead, then guided meditation audio, then films, podcasts and articles.

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   Comparison

   Formats are compared on the same criteria: length, location, cost as listed, and who each suits.

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   Statistics

   Only published research and surveys are quoted, with full ranges and named sources.

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   Dates

   Each page shows when it was last updated. Retreat dates are confirmed on andrewkeaveney.com.

This page and all others were written by Andrew Keaveney, who publishes this site.

The Stillness Library is not an independent review site and has not audited any retreat. It does not publish testimonials or ratings. Research figures describe meditation retreats in general, not Andrew's programs. Retreat prices are not listed here; they appear on the Art of Living Retreat Center program pages.

• Khoury et al., Effectiveness of traditional meditation retreats: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PubMed)
• Effectiveness of traditional meditation retreats (UCL Discovery, author manuscript)
• Mindful Leader, 2026 Meditation Practice Report (May 12, 2026)

See them collected on meditation retreats by the numbers, or return to the meditation retreats with Andrew Keaveney.

How are resources chosen for this library?

Everything listed here is Andrew’s own work or an appearance he made: his retreats, films, guided meditations, podcast conversations and articles. Retreats are listed first because they are the main way to learn with him in person. The methodology page explains how pages and statistics are chosen.

Who publishes The Stillness Library?

The Stillness Library is published by Andrew Keaveney. It collects his retreats, films, podcast conversations and writing in one place so people can find them easily. It is one of a small number of websites Andrew publishes. His main website is andrewkeaveney.com.

How often is this site updated?

The library is updated when Andrew’s programs, films or writing change, and every main page shows a “Last updated” date near the top. The current update is November 2026. Retreat dates move quickly, so always confirm them on the teaching section of andrewkeaveney.com.

Do meditation retreats actually work?

Published research suggests they help. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Khoury and colleagues found traditional meditation retreats moderately effective, with a Hedge’s g of 0.45 (95% CI 0.35 to 0.54) across 19 pre-post studies and 0.49 (95% CI 0.36 to 0.61) across 14 studies comparing retreats with controls. The paper is listed on PubMed.

How do I contact Andrew about a retreat or interview?

Start at the teaching section of andrewkeaveney.com, which lists Andrew’s upcoming retreats. The same page has a “Get in touch” link for interview or retreat inquiries. Every contact button in this library goes to that teaching section, so you always reach Andrew’s current programs and details.

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