This two-day non-residential retreat will be held in the beautiful and restorative setting of Benedict Canyon. During this immersive retreat experience, a supportive atmosphere for deepening understanding and dharma practice centered on the immeasurable heart qualities of compassion and equanimity will be created and fostered.
The daily structure of this retreat will include periods of sitting meditation and walking meditation. Along with time in nature, periods for reflection and rest, mindful eating practice, and morning/afternoon dharma talks in addition to meditation instructions.
Schedule 10-4pm PT:
Saturday Day 1
10:00 -10:30 AM Opening Session
10:40 – 11:15 AM Dharma Talk / Sitting Meditation
11:15 – 11:40 PM Walking Instructions / Walking Meditation
11:40 – 12:10 PM Sitting Meditation
12:10 – 12:30 PM Walking Meditation
12:30 – 1:30 PM Meal Break
1:30 – 2:15 Dharma Talk/ Sitting Meditation
2:15 – 2:45 – Walking Mediation
2:45 – 3:20 Sitting Meditation
3:20 – 4pm Closing Session / Sit Meditation
Sunday Day 2
10:00-10:30 AM Opening Session
10:40 – 11:15 AM Dharma Talk / Sitting Meditation
11:15 – 11:40 PM Walking Instructions / Walking Meditation
11:40 – 12:10 PM Sitting Meditation
12:10 – 12:30 PM Walking Meditation
12:30 – 1:30 PM Meal Break
1:30 – 2:15 Dharma Talk/ Sitting Meditation
2:15 – 2:45 – Walking Mediation
2:45 – 3:20 Sitting Meditation
3:20 – 4pm Closing Session / Community Conversation
In keeping with the principles of the dharma that underlies all of our activities, primarily non-harming, we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated in order to attend any in-person event.
Max Capacity: 35
Masks: Optional (all attendees are fully vaccinated)
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