September 2018
Event Details
Sliding Scale: Dana Day (by Donation); $0 - 108. Code NU2G18. The qualities of benevolence, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity are a profound and beautiful aspect of the Buddha’s teaching, known as
Event Details
Sliding Scale: Dana Day (by Donation); $0 – 108. Code NU2G18.
The qualities of benevolence, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity are a profound and beautiful aspect of the Buddha’s teaching, known as the Brahma Viharas or the Four Immeasurables. Through meditation practice and qi gong, we will develop these qualities, transforming our perceived limitations, and opening ourselves to states of freedom and generosity. The dana from this day retreat goes 100% to the Saranaloka Foundation which supports the Aloka Vihara nuns.
‘Even if a room has been dark for a thousand years, the light of one candle will immediately dispel the darkness.’
The day will be held in Noble Silence with guidance and opportunity for Q&A.
Lunch: Bring lunch for yourself and, if you wish, food to share with the monastics and fellow participants. You will have an opportunity to make offerings to the Ayyas as part of this monastic day of practice. Please bring only vegetarian food to share and please bring any serving utensils your dish requires. If your dish includes nuts, dairy or gluten, please label your dishes. We will have pens and paper on the food offering table for this purpose.
Other donations are also gratefully accepted, so if you would like to bring provisions for Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery, please click here for a dana list.
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.
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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.
Teacher(s)
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Ayya Anandabodhi
Ayya Anandabodhi
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Ayya Santacitta
Ayya Santacitta
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Isabelita Papa
Isabelita Papa
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