February 2018

10Feb10:00 AM4:30 PMBuddhism & YogaIntegrating the Traditions10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Community Meditation Center Teacher(s): Sean Feit Oakes

Event Details

Cost: Sliding Scale $75 – 200

Buddhism and Yoga are two major branches of the family tree of South Asian spiritual practice, whose roots we can glimpse in ancient texts called Upanishads. Both branches focus on transformative practice aimed at the end of suffering and stress. From a deeply interwoven beginning, each tradition branched into many different schools and practice systems, remaining in dialogue and sharing ideas and practices for 1500 years.

While it is common to think of meditation and mindfulness as Buddhist, but postures and breathwork as Hindu, the relationship between these modes of practice is layered and complex. In this study and practice day, we will look at new historical evidence of the deep relationship between the Buddhist and Hindu systems, and learn beautiful, gentle practices that are shared by the two systems. This daylong may change what you think yoga and meditation are, and will give you tools to deepen your practice, whether your primary practice is Yoga postures or Buddhist meditation and mindfulness.

Young Adults (18-26) and Seniors (65+ with limited income) are invited to attend this day for $45.

 

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.

 

Construction Alert: from February – April, 2018, the Marin County Department of Public Works will stabilize and repair a slide area on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. as you exit Fairfax on your way over White’s Hill towards Woodacre. Construction is expected from Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Travelers should expect 10-15 min. delays during peak commuting hours.

 

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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.

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