APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2022
All applications will go through a screening process by the teachers. Deadline to apply: August 22, 2022. Important note: Scholarships are very limited and reserved for those who are truly experiencing financial hardship. Apply Early!

PROGRAM DATES: September 2022 – April 2023

All large group sessions are on the first Saturday of the month
9:00am – 4:00pm US Pacific Time
Session 1: September 3
Session 2: October 1
Session 3: November 5
Session 4: December 3
Session 5: January 7
Session 6: February 4
Session 7: March 4
Session 8: April 1

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

Preferred pre-requisites (encouraged, not required):

• 2 years of meditation practice
• A minimum of 10 days of any combination of: silent residential meditation retreats, daylongs, or mindfulness workshops
• For white-identified applicants, priority will be given to those who have done or are signed up to take a white awareness, antiracist, and/or racial equity training
• Priority is offered to those practicing Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed for meditators and Buddhist practitioners wishing to engage wholeheartedly in a deep exploration and practice of Dharma through the study and teaching of the Buddha’s “Noble Eightfold Path.” Using the classic Buddhist teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom), we will look at how we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance given the inner stresses of modern life, and the outer challenges of social inequity and the pressure of climate change.

This will be a practical, experiential, and meditative program exploring the Buddha’s teachings on the eight limbs of the Dharma path: Wise Understanding, Wise Motivation, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Communication, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Through the support of these teachings we will inquire how to live and respond to life with awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

In this journey, we will create a vibrant learning community to study, meditate, and inquire into these key areas of Buddhist teaching and how to make these teachings practical and relevant in our current social milieu. Our meditation practice and what is happening around us politically, socially, and globally are not separate. As we explore the Eightfold Path teachings, we will apply what was taught 2600 years ago to what we live and experience in our contemporary lives.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
Monthly small group sessions
Daily and monthly home practices and readings
Monthly written reflections
Monthly Q&A – online (recorded)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENTS:

• Must attend at least 6 of 8 large group sessions live (all will be recorded)
• Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
• Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
• Small group meetings: 1 hr/month
• Q&A: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
• Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our online learning platform before)
  • Tuesday, August 30; 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
  • Friday, September 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND PROCESS:

Applications will open May 20, 2022. Close August 22, 2022.
Application Timeline Overview:
May 20 – August 22 | Application open; accepted on a rolling basis until program is full.
August 26 | Final notifications sent out
Within 3 days of acceptance notification | Deposit due

Applications will be formally accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, or until August 22, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications received after the program is full or after August 22 (again, whichever comes first) will automatically be considered for the waitlist. You are encouraged to apply early.

All notifications of application statuses will be sent no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 via email.

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $3500 – $500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. These fees also support the teachers of this program. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $2100 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $3,500
Sustainer – $2,650
Base – $2,100

Scholarship Sliding Scale:*
Scholarship Rate 1 – $1,850*
Scholarship Rate 2 – $1,575*
Scholarship Rate 3 – $750*
Scholarship Rate 4 – $500* – [Limited, reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC)]
*All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to anyone needing financial support. Scholarship Rates 3 & 4 are very limited and are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

Participation in LDP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to help with payment of fees but it will be limited. Upon acceptance into LDP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select).

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up a two payment installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The two installments will be due September 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

CANCELLATION FEES

Participating in LDP will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$50 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants July 1 – Aug 26
10% fee: August 27 – September 2
20% fee: September 3 – September 30
40% fee: October 1 – November 4
85% fee: November 5 – December 2
No refunds = On or after December 3
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2022
All applications will go through a screening process by the teachers. Deadline to apply: August 22, 2022. Important note: Scholarships are very limited and reserved for those who are truly experiencing financial hardship. Apply Early!

PROGRAM DATES: September 2022 – April 2023

All large group sessions are on the first Saturday of the month
9:00am – 4:00pm US Pacific Time
Session 1: September 3
Session 2: October 1
Session 3: November 5
Session 4: December 3
Session 5: January 7
Session 6: February 4
Session 7: March 4
Session 8: April 1

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

Preferred pre-requisites (encouraged, not required):

• 2 years of meditation practice
• A minimum of 10 days of any combination of: silent residential meditation retreats, daylongs, or mindfulness workshops
• For white-identified applicants, priority will be given to those who have done or are signed up to take a white awareness, antiracist, and/or racial equity training
• Priority is offered to those practicing Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed for meditators and Buddhist practitioners wishing to engage wholeheartedly in a deep exploration and practice of Dharma through the study and teaching of the Buddha’s “Noble Eightfold Path.” Using the classic Buddhist teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom), we will look at how we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance given the inner stresses of modern life, and the outer challenges of social inequity and the pressure of climate change.

This will be a practical, experiential, and meditative program exploring the Buddha’s teachings on the eight limbs of the Dharma path: Wise Understanding, Wise Motivation, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Communication, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Through the support of these teachings we will inquire how to live and respond to life with awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

In this journey, we will create a vibrant learning community to study, meditate, and inquire into these key areas of Buddhist teaching and how to make these teachings practical and relevant in our current social milieu. Our meditation practice and what is happening around us politically, socially, and globally are not separate. As we explore the Eightfold Path teachings, we will apply what was taught 2600 years ago to what we live and experience in our contemporary lives.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
Monthly small group sessions
Daily and monthly home practices and readings
Monthly written reflections
Monthly Q&A – online (recorded)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENTS:

• Must attend at least 6 of 8 large group sessions live (all will be recorded)
• Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
• Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
• Small group meetings: 1 hr/month
• Q&A: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
• Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our online learning platform before)
  • Tuesday, August 30; 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
  • Friday, September 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND PROCESS:

Applications will open May 20, 2022. Close August 22, 2022.
Application Timeline Overview:
May 20 – August 22 | Application open; accepted on a rolling basis until program is full.
August 26 | Final notifications sent out
Within 3 days of acceptance notification | Deposit due

Applications will be formally accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, or until August 22, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications received after the program is full or after August 22 (again, whichever comes first) will automatically be considered for the waitlist. You are encouraged to apply early.

All notifications of application statuses will be sent no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 via email.

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $3500 – $500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. These fees also support the teachers of this program. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $2100 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $3,500
Sustainer – $2,650
Base – $2,100

Scholarship Sliding Scale:*
Scholarship Rate 1 – $1,850*
Scholarship Rate 2 – $1,575*
Scholarship Rate 3 – $750*
Scholarship Rate 4 – $500* – [Limited, reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC)]
*All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to anyone needing financial support. Scholarship Rates 3 & 4 are very limited and are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

Participation in LDP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to help with payment of fees but it will be limited. Upon acceptance into LDP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select).

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up a two payment installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The two installments will be due September 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

CANCELLATION FEES

Participating in LDP will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$50 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants July 1 – Aug 26
10% fee: August 27 – September 2
20% fee: September 3 – September 30
40% fee: October 1 – November 4
85% fee: November 5 – December 2
No refunds = On or after December 3
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2022
All applications will go through a screening process by the teachers. Deadline to apply: August 22, 2022. Important note: Scholarships are very limited and reserved for those who are truly experiencing financial hardship. Apply Early!

PROGRAM DATES: September 2022 – April 2023

All large group sessions are on the first Saturday of the month
9:00am – 4:00pm US Pacific Time
Session 1: September 3
Session 2: October 1
Session 3: November 5
Session 4: December 3
Session 5: January 7
Session 6: February 4
Session 7: March 4
Session 8: April 1

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

Preferred pre-requisites (encouraged, not required):

• 2 years of meditation practice
• A minimum of 10 days of any combination of: silent residential meditation retreats, daylongs, or mindfulness workshops
• For white-identified applicants, priority will be given to those who have done or are signed up to take a white awareness, antiracist, and/or racial equity training
• Priority is offered to those practicing Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed for meditators and Buddhist practitioners wishing to engage wholeheartedly in a deep exploration and practice of Dharma through the study and teaching of the Buddha’s “Noble Eightfold Path.” Using the classic Buddhist teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom), we will look at how we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance given the inner stresses of modern life, and the outer challenges of social inequity and the pressure of climate change.

This will be a practical, experiential, and meditative program exploring the Buddha’s teachings on the eight limbs of the Dharma path: Wise Understanding, Wise Motivation, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Communication, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Through the support of these teachings we will inquire how to live and respond to life with awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

In this journey, we will create a vibrant learning community to study, meditate, and inquire into these key areas of Buddhist teaching and how to make these teachings practical and relevant in our current social milieu. Our meditation practice and what is happening around us politically, socially, and globally are not separate. As we explore the Eightfold Path teachings, we will apply what was taught 2600 years ago to what we live and experience in our contemporary lives.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
Monthly small group sessions
Daily and monthly home practices and readings
Monthly written reflections
Monthly Q&A – online (recorded)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENTS:

• Must attend at least 6 of 8 large group sessions live (all will be recorded)
• Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
• Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
• Small group meetings: 1 hr/month
• Q&A: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
• Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our online learning platform before)
  • Tuesday, August 30; 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
  • Friday, September 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND PROCESS:

Applications will open May 20, 2022. Close August 22, 2022.
Application Timeline Overview:
May 20 – August 22 | Application open; accepted on a rolling basis until program is full.
August 26 | Final notifications sent out
Within 3 days of acceptance notification | Deposit due

Applications will be formally accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, or until August 22, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications received after the program is full or after August 22 (again, whichever comes first) will automatically be considered for the waitlist. You are encouraged to apply early.

All notifications of application statuses will be sent no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 via email.

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $3500 – $500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. These fees also support the teachers of this program. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $2100 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $3,500
Sustainer – $2,650
Base – $2,100

Scholarship Sliding Scale:*
Scholarship Rate 1 – $1,850*
Scholarship Rate 2 – $1,575*
Scholarship Rate 3 – $750*
Scholarship Rate 4 – $500* – [Limited, reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC)]
*All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to anyone needing financial support. Scholarship Rates 3 & 4 are very limited and are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

Participation in LDP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to help with payment of fees but it will be limited. Upon acceptance into LDP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select).

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up a two payment installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The two installments will be due September 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

CANCELLATION FEES

Participating in LDP will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$50 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants July 1 – Aug 26
10% fee: August 27 – September 2
20% fee: September 3 – September 30
40% fee: October 1 – November 4
85% fee: November 5 – December 2
No refunds = On or after December 3
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2022
All applications will go through a screening process by the teachers. Deadline to apply: August 22, 2022. Important note: Scholarships are very limited and reserved for those who are truly experiencing financial hardship. Apply Early!

PROGRAM DATES: September 2022 – April 2023

All large group sessions are on the first Saturday of the month
9:00am – 4:00pm US Pacific Time
Session 1: September 3
Session 2: October 1
Session 3: November 5
Session 4: December 3
Session 5: January 7
Session 6: February 4
Session 7: March 4
Session 8: April 1

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

Preferred pre-requisites (encouraged, not required):

• 2 years of meditation practice
• A minimum of 10 days of any combination of: silent residential meditation retreats, daylongs, or mindfulness workshops
• For white-identified applicants, priority will be given to those who have done or are signed up to take a white awareness, antiracist, and/or racial equity training
• Priority is offered to those practicing Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed for meditators and Buddhist practitioners wishing to engage wholeheartedly in a deep exploration and practice of Dharma through the study and teaching of the Buddha’s “Noble Eightfold Path.” Using the classic Buddhist teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom), we will look at how we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance given the inner stresses of modern life, and the outer challenges of social inequity and the pressure of climate change.

This will be a practical, experiential, and meditative program exploring the Buddha’s teachings on the eight limbs of the Dharma path: Wise Understanding, Wise Motivation, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Communication, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Through the support of these teachings we will inquire how to live and respond to life with awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

In this journey, we will create a vibrant learning community to study, meditate, and inquire into these key areas of Buddhist teaching and how to make these teachings practical and relevant in our current social milieu. Our meditation practice and what is happening around us politically, socially, and globally are not separate. As we explore the Eightfold Path teachings, we will apply what was taught 2600 years ago to what we live and experience in our contemporary lives.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
Monthly small group sessions
Daily and monthly home practices and readings
Monthly written reflections
Monthly Q&A – online (recorded)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENTS:

• Must attend at least 6 of 8 large group sessions live (all will be recorded)
• Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
• Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
• Small group meetings: 1 hr/month
• Q&A: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
• Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our online learning platform before)
  • Tuesday, August 30; 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
  • Friday, September 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND PROCESS:

Applications will open May 20, 2022. Close August 22, 2022.
Application Timeline Overview:
May 20 – August 22 | Application open; accepted on a rolling basis until program is full.
August 26 | Final notifications sent out
Within 3 days of acceptance notification | Deposit due

Applications will be formally accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, or until August 22, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications received after the program is full or after August 22 (again, whichever comes first) will automatically be considered for the waitlist. You are encouraged to apply early.

All notifications of application statuses will be sent no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 via email.

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $3500 – $500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. These fees also support the teachers of this program. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $2100 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $3,500
Sustainer – $2,650
Base – $2,100

Scholarship Sliding Scale:*
Scholarship Rate 1 – $1,850*
Scholarship Rate 2 – $1,575*
Scholarship Rate 3 – $750*
Scholarship Rate 4 – $500* – [Limited, reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC)]
*All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to anyone needing financial support. Scholarship Rates 3 & 4 are very limited and are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

Participation in LDP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to help with payment of fees but it will be limited. Upon acceptance into LDP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select).

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up a two payment installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The two installments will be due September 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

CANCELLATION FEES

Participating in LDP will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$50 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants July 1 – Aug 26
10% fee: August 27 – September 2
20% fee: September 3 – September 30
40% fee: October 1 – November 4
85% fee: November 5 – December 2
No refunds = On or after December 3
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants.

Teacher: Dawn Mauricio
Sliding Scale: $0 – $108 ($15 – $30 Suggested). Code 33BV22.

Our sliding scale options for this drop-in program include financial support for our teacher(s). Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program.

Online: We are offering this program online only via Zoom so you can join us remotely. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to all self-identified BIPOC

Description:
The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the dharma. As a beloved community, this sangha supports exploration of the dharma in light of our experiences. Together we will cultivate an environment that welcomes diverse voices and builds community.

All levels of experience are welcome.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 22, 2022
All applications will go through a screening process by the teachers. Deadline to apply: August 22, 2022. Important note: Scholarships are very limited and reserved for those who are truly experiencing financial hardship. Apply Early!

PROGRAM DATES: September 2022 – April 2023

All large group sessions are on the first Saturday of the month
9:00am – 4:00pm US Pacific Time
Session 1: September 3
Session 2: October 1
Session 3: November 5
Session 4: December 3
Session 5: January 7
Session 6: February 4
Session 7: March 4
Session 8: April 1

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

Preferred pre-requisites (encouraged, not required):

• 2 years of meditation practice
• A minimum of 10 days of any combination of: silent residential meditation retreats, daylongs, or mindfulness workshops
• For white-identified applicants, priority will be given to those who have done or are signed up to take a white awareness, antiracist, and/or racial equity training
• Priority is offered to those practicing Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed for meditators and Buddhist practitioners wishing to engage wholeheartedly in a deep exploration and practice of Dharma through the study and teaching of the Buddha’s “Noble Eightfold Path.” Using the classic Buddhist teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom), we will look at how we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance given the inner stresses of modern life, and the outer challenges of social inequity and the pressure of climate change.

This will be a practical, experiential, and meditative program exploring the Buddha’s teachings on the eight limbs of the Dharma path: Wise Understanding, Wise Motivation, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Communication, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Through the support of these teachings we will inquire how to live and respond to life with awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

In this journey, we will create a vibrant learning community to study, meditate, and inquire into these key areas of Buddhist teaching and how to make these teachings practical and relevant in our current social milieu. Our meditation practice and what is happening around us politically, socially, and globally are not separate. As we explore the Eightfold Path teachings, we will apply what was taught 2600 years ago to what we live and experience in our contemporary lives.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
Monthly small group sessions
Daily and monthly home practices and readings
Monthly written reflections
Monthly Q&A – online (recorded)

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENTS:

• Must attend at least 6 of 8 large group sessions live (all will be recorded)
• Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
• Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
• Small group meetings: 1 hr/month
• Q&A: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
• Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our online learning platform before)
  • Tuesday, August 30; 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
  • Friday, September 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND PROCESS:

Applications will open May 20, 2022. Close August 22, 2022.
Application Timeline Overview:
May 20 – August 22 | Application open; accepted on a rolling basis until program is full.
August 26 | Final notifications sent out
Within 3 days of acceptance notification | Deposit due

Applications will be formally accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, or until August 22, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications received after the program is full or after August 22 (again, whichever comes first) will automatically be considered for the waitlist. You are encouraged to apply early.

All notifications of application statuses will be sent no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 via email.

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $3500 – $500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. These fees also support the teachers of this program. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $2100 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $3,500
Sustainer – $2,650
Base – $2,100

Scholarship Sliding Scale:*
Scholarship Rate 1 – $1,850*
Scholarship Rate 2 – $1,575*
Scholarship Rate 3 – $750*
Scholarship Rate 4 – $500* – [Limited, reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC)]
*All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to anyone needing financial support. Scholarship Rates 3 & 4 are very limited and are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

Participation in LDP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to help with payment of fees but it will be limited. Upon acceptance into LDP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select).

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up a two payment installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The two installments will be due September 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

CANCELLATION FEES

Participating in LDP will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$50 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants July 1 – Aug 26
10% fee: August 27 – September 2
20% fee: September 3 – September 30
40% fee: October 1 – November 4
85% fee: November 5 – December 2
No refunds = On or after December 3
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants.

Dates: Friday to Saturday, November 18-26, 2022 (8 nights). Code 210R22.
Sliding Scale: $400-$3,840, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Lottery Applications Open: July 6, 2022 – July 27, 2022

This retreat is lottery-style in order to ensure that spaces are available for a diverse student body. Registering for a lottery does not ensure a space in the program. Lottery applications accepted through the end of the day on July 27, 2022. First round notifications will be sent out approximately 2 weeks after the lottery closes. You will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your fees within 48 hours of the offer.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
In these overwhelming times, let’s deepen refuge, as well as reconnect with community and our shared roots within the sacred web of life. This will be a time of contemplation and remembrance as we journey through the grief of so much loss and the hope of the human spirit, offering thanks for the beauty of this world.

Within contemplative quietude, supported by calm and insight meditation in a mindful, gentle retreat container, we will draw from teachings and practices that enable timelessness and openings into the heart medicine of love and compassion.

The retreat will source from a synthesis of the Theravāda Elder’s Way and Mahāyāna practices and teachings around Quan Yin’s compassionate Bodhisattva Path. This includes mantras, chanting, and ceremony. The retreat concludes with a Quan Yin Compassion Ceremony. In addition to Dharma talks, meditation instructions, and daily Yoga sessions, there will be small group meetings with the teachers.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. Subject to change.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale: $400-$3,840; 8 nights including food and lodging.
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. These fees do not include dana for the teachers.

Supporter (guaranteed single room) – $3840
Benefactor – $3040
Sustainer – $2320
Base – $1520
Reduced – $960
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $400*
BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $400*
Young Adult Scholarship (for young adults age 18-26 years) – $400*

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: In returning to the land, we will also be returning to our pre-pandemic scholarship options and policies. All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($50/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Room Occupancy Update*: Starting with our “Living with Awareness” retreat on March 27, 2022, we will return to double occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We will also return to offering a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

Lottery Details:
Lottery applications are accepted between July 6, 2022 – July 27, 2022. Applications received after this date are automatically placed on the wait list (they will not be included in the first round of selections).

You will be notified about the lottery results within two weeks of the lottery close date. If you are notified that you have been offered a space, you will have two days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next person in line.