Vinny Ferraro
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Events by this speaker
August
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $600
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $600 – 1000. Code YL1T20.
Online option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $300
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $300 – 700. Code YL1N20.
In-person option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
September
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $300
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $300 – 700. Code YL1N20.
In-person option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $600
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $600 – 1000. Code YL1T20.
Online option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Application
Wait List / Commuter ApplicationEvent Details
Dates: Monday, September 16, 3:00pm - Sunday, September 22, 11:30am; 6 nights Sliding Scale: $1600 - $700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 287R19. This retreat is now FULL. If you are
Event Details
Dates: Monday, September 16, 3:00pm – Sunday, September 22, 11:30am; 6 nights
Sliding Scale: $1600 – $700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 287R19.
This retreat is now FULL. If you are interested in being a commuter (and you meet the prerequisite) or you would like to add your name to the residential wait list, please submit an application. You will need to choose one or the other. We do receive cancellations for residential spaces close to a retreat start, so the longer you’re able to wait, the better your chances of getting in.
Please Note: Parts of this retreat will be held outdoors surrounded by nature, depending upon weather conditions. If held indoors, this retreat will be held in the Upper Walking Hall and has limited access; please read the details related to this below.*
Retreat Description:
During this silent retreat, we will practice the art and discipline of mindfulness meditation, with our collective intention being to train our minds and open our hearts. A significant feature of this retreat is that we will be doing some of our practice outside under ancient oak trees, letting the wisdom of nature help support us along on our path.
Throughout the retreat, we will make creative use of classic Buddhist meditation practices to explore the evolutionary origin of our body and emotions; engage in traditional Buddhist reflections on death and dying; examine our nature “as” nature; and all the while explore the tricky delusions of mind and the mystery of consciousness itself. In the process, we expect to find relief from our personal drama and a new sense of delight and meaning in our lives.
The retreat will include poetry and a little “crazy wisdom” as well.
The retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditation students.
Recommended reading for this retreat is Wes Nisker’s book Buddha’s Nature.
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).
Location: Outdoors, or if bad weather, Upper Walking Hall. This retreat is designed as a smaller and more intimate retreat. It will mostly be held outdoors but should bad weather visit us, we will have an indoor location – the upper Walking Hall. We want you to know that this upper walking hall is located at the top of a flight of stairs adjacent to the main meditation hall. It is not accessible by wheelchair or scooter. The outdoor meditation area is located up a quarter-mile path with some short steep sections. If you have mobility limitations such that you cannot climb a flight of stairs or hike up/down a dirt path, this retreat is not appropriate for you. Please call the registration department for more details BEFORE you register for this retreat if you have concerns related to accessibility to the upper Walking Hall or the short hike to the daily outdoor meditation location.
General Information
Online Bulletin Board for Ridesharing
Also, please remember that the cost above is priced as a sliding scale. Please consider paying at the highest level of the sliding scale that you can afford. This allows others who need to pay less the opportunity to attend. Fee is for room and board. Teaching and staffing of the retreats is by donation at the end of the retreat. For more information, see Retreat FAQ.
Teacher(s)
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Leslie Booker
Leslie Booker
Booker brings her heart and wisdom to the intersection of Dharma, embodied practice, and activism. She began working with system-involved populations in 2005 and was a senior teacher and Director of Trainings with Lineage Project for 10 years, and facilitated an intervention on Riker's Island from 2009-2011 through NYU. Booker shares her expertise nationally on creating culturally responsive environments and changing the paradigm of self and community care. She has spoken at Mind&Life Institute’s International Symposium, Contemplative Minds in Higher Education, and Mindfulness in Education conferences, as well as at universities across the country. She is a co-founder of the Yoga Service Council at Omega Institute, and the Meditation Working Group of Occupy Wall Street. Booker is a co-author of Best Practices for Yoga in a Criminal Justice Setting, a contributor to Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality’s report on Gender & Trauma, YOGA: The Secret of Life, and Sharon Salzberg's book Happiness at Work. Booker is on faculty with the Engaged Mindfulness Institute and Off the Mat Into the World. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Mindful Yoga and Meditation training (2012), Community Dharma Leaders’ Training (2017), and will complete Spirit Rock’s Teacher Training in 2020. View Booker's upcoming programs.
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
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Wes Nisker
Wes Nisker
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October
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $600
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $600 – 1000. Code YL1T20.
Online option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $300
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $300 – 700. Code YL1N20.
In-person option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019; 10:00am - 4:30pm Sliding Scale: $75 - 200. Code VF2D19. Description: In this retreat, we'll (re)discover what it really takes to cultivate a loving presence. Explore
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019; 10:00am – 4:30pm
Sliding Scale: $75 – 200. Code VF2D19.
Description:
In this retreat, we’ll (re)discover what it really takes to cultivate a loving presence. Explore some tried and true heart practices, as well as what gets in the way. This day retreat offers a homecoming in which every single part of us is truly welcome.
We’ll do this through sitting, walking and sharing (oh yeah!) and some soul music. Come and let’s sit together in a space where we can lead with kindness, and risk connection in community.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday). There is an additional $5 fee for registering at the door. If you can’t attend an event you registered for, please see our Cancellation Policy.
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, as well as full or partial Scholarships, may be available for this program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Even if you have been to Spirit Rock before, please review our Non-Residential Programs FAQ for useful information about what to wear, what to bring, how to get here, and more.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Teacher(s): Vinny Ferraro. For the schedule of teachers, click here. Sliding Scale: $0 - 108. Code 43ML19. PLEASE NOTE: This is the LIVESTREAM registration page. To attend in person, just come!
Event Details
Teacher(s): Vinny Ferraro. For the schedule of teachers, click here.
Sliding Scale: $0 – 108. Code 43ML19.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the LIVESTREAM registration page. To attend in person, just come! Learn more here.
Join us for “Spirit Rock Live: Monday Nights with Jack Kornfield and Friends”, a Livestream of Monday Night.
Now in its 34th year, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice insight meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a dharma talk.
If you’re unable to tune in Monday Night for the Livestream, register anyway! The recorded program will be available for 2 weeks. PLEASE NOTE: Registration available until midnight.
View a recording of Spirit Rock Live: Monday Nights with Jack Kornfield & Friends...
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
November
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $600
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $600 – 1000. Code YL1T20.
Online option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $300
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $300 – 700. Code YL1N20.
In-person option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
December
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $300
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $300 – 700. Code YL1N20.
In-person option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sliding Scale: $600
Event Details
Dates: January 18, February 8, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 12
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sliding Scale: $600 – 1000. Code YL1T20.
Online option available: Register here.
DESCRIPTION
This year-long program, based on the book A Year to Live by Stephen Levine, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of life stage. In community, we will focus on waking up and living life more fully through the exploration of death as spiritual practice.
In our largely death-denying modern culture, few are encouraged to actively contemplate the inevitability of our death, or that it could happen at any time. The Buddha recommended that we do just that, not to frighten us, but to use death as an object of contemplation to help us awaken to the fragile, fleeting, and precious nature of our lives.
Ultimately, this is a year-long practice in forgiveness, gratitude and letting go. Through guided meditations, inquiry and small group discussions, we will be guided, with the support of community, through a process of living this year as if it were our last. All are warmly welcome!
CANCELLATION FEES (for Professional Training Programs:)
• 50% of fees: >4 weeks from programs start
• No refund: <4 weeks from program start
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For in-person only
• Young Adult (age 18 – 26) scholarship rate: $300.
• A limited number of volunteer opportunities as well as need-based scholarships based on financial hardship, are available for this training program on a first-come, first-served basis. The rate is $300. Please email volunteering@spiritrock.org for more information.
QUESTIONS? Please email us.
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday).
Visit our Online Bulletin Board for Ride Sharing to find or offer a ride.
Teacher(s)
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
View Vinny's upcoming programs or profile.
Application
Wait List/Commuter ApplicationEvent Details
Dates: Monday, December 9, 3:00pm - Sunday, December 15, 11:30am; 6 nights Sliding Scale: $1600 - 700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 316R19. This retreat has just sold out.
Event Details
Dates: Monday, December 9, 3:00pm – Sunday, December 15, 11:30am; 6 nights
Sliding Scale: $1600 – 700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 316R19.
This retreat has just sold out. There is a very short wait list. Please submit an application if you are interested in being on the wait list. We also have commuter spaces available if you meet the prerequisite; refer to the application for details. We do have cancellations, so the longer you’re able to wait, the better your chances of getting in. You may submit your wait list/commuter application via email or postal mail.
Please note: All Young Adult rates and scholarship funds have been allocated for this retreat.
If you are interested and need financial assistance, we may have a work exchange available.
Retreat Description:
This silent retreat will focus on cultivating the quality of loving kindness (metta in Pali), infusing our hearts, minds and bodies with a strong caring wisdom. Mindful presence and loving kindness are essential to living a spiritual life. Awareness as developed through mindfulness practice leads to clarity, insight and understanding. Loving kindness practices open the heart, allow a kind embrace of ourselves, and connect us intimately with all of life. The fusion of these qualities helps us to respond more compassionately to the challenges that we encounter in ourselves and in the world.
Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. With roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance (chi) or what has been translated as ‘intrinsic life energy.’ It recognizes, cultivates and nourishes the ‘energy’ aspect of our being. Qigong perfectly complements traditional sitting meditation practice and has a long and well-established history connected to contemplative traditions. On this retreat the loving kindness practices will be supported by periods of guided instruction as well as Qigong meditation, and regular meetings with the teachers. All are welcome to attend!
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).
A unique scholarship opportunity — the Hemera Contemplative Fellowship! If you are 18 years of age or older with a commitment to service — serving others through your profession — you should consider reviewing the eligibility for this Fellowship. In general, this Fellowship is for those who are full-time in the listed eligible professions and are new to silent residential retreat practice. Follow this link for more detailed information: Hemera Contemplative Fellowships. ONE scholarship allowed per person, per calendar year.
General Information
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Also remember that the cost above is priced as a sliding scale. Please pay at the highest level of the sliding scale that you can afford. This allows others who need to pay less the opportunity to attend. Fee is for room and board. Teaching and staffing of the retreats is by donation at the end of the retreat. For more information, see Retreat FAQ.
Teacher(s)
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Cara Lai
Cara Lai
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Erin Treat
Erin Treat
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JoAnna Hardy
JoAnna Hardy
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Teja Bell
Teja Bell
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
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