Dates: Sunday, August 18, 3:00pm – Tuesday, August 27, 11:30am; 9 nights
Sliding Scale: $2300-$1100 PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 278R19.

Pre-requisite: Completion of at least two 7-night or three 5-night silent Insight meditation retreats.

Please use the ‘Register Now’ button above to register online. If you cannot register online, you can download application here to submit via email or postal mail.

If you are in need of financial assistance, we may have a work exchange available.

Retreat Description:
Concentration (samadhi), the collection and unification of the mind, was emphasized by the Buddha as one of the aspects of the Eightfold Path. It can bring joy to your practice and lead to the skillful use of pleasure in the meditative process. Whatever your level of practice, you can improve your Insight Meditation (Vipassana) by strengthening your concentration skills. Your ability to concentrate will develop in response to the attention you give it.

This retreat offers a series of techniques for staying on the meditation object for extended periods of time. We will explore the factors of concentration that lead to the deep absorption states known as jhana. Teachers will also give instruction for utilizing concentration during insight practice.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Date: August 25, 2019; 10:00am – 4:30pm.
Sliding Scale: $40 – 100. Code CC2D19.

Open to self-identified people of color.

Description:
“By our willingness to mourn, we slowly acknowledge, integrate, and accept the truth of our losses. Sometimes the best way to let go is to grieve.” Jack Kornfield

Through the practices of collective gathering, inner reflection, the Dharma and alignment with indigenous Earth practices, we will create a sacred space to touch into the places where grief resides and tenderly invite the heart to open and learn from the gifts of sorrow.

This day will unfold with an opening ritual, dharma talks, guide meditation for healing, time with Nature and some time for noble silence.