Embodied Awakening: First Foundation of Mindfulness

In our increasingly fast-paced technological world, developing and deepening the capacities of Embodied Presence – grounding, settling, clearing, protecting & energizing – have become some of the most important “dharmas of our times” for both Beginning...
The Integration of Love and Wisdom

The Integration of Love and Wisdom

In this retreat, we’ll explore the essential teachings offered by the Buddha that lead to the sure heart’s release: the purification of speech and behavior, the purification of mind through concentration and insight, and the purification of view through the...

Evolving our Capacity for Growth & Healing

The Seven Factors of Awakening are at the heart of Buddhist practice. These qualities can be thought of as “anti-hindrances” because they counteract those forces in the mind that keep us in delusion. Through cultivating mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy,...

Vipassana Meditation: A Doorway In — A Retreat for New Students

Vipassana, or Insight Meditation, is the art of coming to know the body and heart directly and deeply. In this process, we can discover joy, healing and an ever-growing wisdom and compassion. This 2-day retreat will focus on the fundamentals of vipassana meditation....