At the heart of the Buddha’s teachings we find these two qualities of compassion and wisdom that I call “loving and letting-go”. During our days of practice together we will be touching into these qualities, bringing them more fully present through our awareness of the body and breath, and through generating the heart qualities of benevolence, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity. The beautiful environment of Cloud Mountain Retreat Center will support this settling and opening. As we gradually arrive more deeply into the present moment, meeting things as they are, old patterns of holding and pushing away begin to unravel and we can rest into our direct experience with greater wisdom, insight and ease.

Our practice will be held in Noble Silence, with periods of guided meditation, and times of silent practice. There will be daily Dharma reflections, and some opportunity for Q&A. The framework for the retreat will also include chanting, and simple Buddhist ritual. This retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced students.

Partial attendance is not offered on this retreat. Additionally, please consider attending this retreat only if your current life circumstances allow you to engage in an important modern renunciation practice of staying offline and off phone/text during the entire course of the retreat (some exceptions related to pressing family situations may be granted.)