by staff2080 | Dec 1, 2023
In this retreat, Tina gives an overview of the “Heart Practices” category of meditation, which includes the four Bramaviharas or “divine abodes of the heart” found in both Theravadan and Tibetan Buddhism. These include: metta (loving kindness), karuna...
by staff2080 | Sep 23, 2023
The first Enlightenment Intensive was given as an experiment in 1968. Inspired by Philip Kapleau’s, Three Pillars of Zen, a western teacher combined the Koan practice and orientation to sudden awakening of the Zen sesshin with face-to-face contact and...
by staff2080 | Sep 23, 2023
We are living in a time of climate chaos, AI, declining trust and frightening uncertainty. As our old cultural narratives are dissolving, we are called to navigate the world differently. By working with these four meditations: • Contemplation of the Body •...
by staff2080 | Sep 23, 2023
During this 5-night retreat, we will explore the mindfulness practice taught by Sayadaw U Tejaniya, which is based on the Satipatthana Sutta [Four Foundations of Mindfulness] with an emphasis on awareness of the qualities of mind. The practice encourages relaxation of...
by staff2080 | Sep 18, 2023
On this 5-day retreat, based on practices from the First Foundation of Mindfulness, we will explore the body, our primary resource to establish presence. The invitation is to bring embodied and loving attention to the present moment. This allows us to relate to all...
