June 2020

29Jun(Jun 29)11:00 AM05Jul(Jul 5)12:00 PMCultivating the Wisdom of the Heart: Finding Freedom in Love & Compassion -- Online OnlyAnnual People of Color (POC) Retreat(June 29) 11:00 AM - (July 5) 12:00 PM Online Teacher(s): Noliwe Alexander; Carol Cano; Jozen Gibson; Pawan Bareja; Margarita Loinaz; Jonathan Relucio (mindful movement) No prerequisiteOpen

Event Details

Dates: Monday, June 29, 11:00am – Sunday, July 5, 12:00pm; 7 days (includes 2 partial days on either end). See schedule below.
Sliding Scale: $25-$1008, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 364R20.

This retreat is currently full and in session.

ONLINE: This at-home retreat is now offered online only, on a sliding scale basis from $25-$1008. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19. This retreat has been designed for an at-home schedule and experience.


Open to all self-identified BIPOC at all levels of meditation experience.

Retreat Description:
Understanding the practices of the divine abodes, known as the Brahma Viharas, helps guide us to the clarity needed to see the other shore of peace and freedom. Through mindfulness practices and cultivating the wisdom of the heart, our lives and communities become more engaged and enriched. In this retreat, we will explore ways to strengthen our resilience in times of uncertainty, deepen our compassion to reconnect to our sacred roots, and awaken to the wisdom of lovingkindness.

Our time together will include practices of noble silence, as well as stationary, walking, and movement meditation, allowing us to fully embody our true divine natures.

This retreat is open to all self-identified BIPOC at all levels of meditation experience.

PLEASE NOTE: All times shown are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Bolded sessions indicate all are encouraged to attend

Monday, June 29, 2020 – Opening Day
11:00 a.m.      Technology Open House – for those who need Zoom support
12:30 p.m.      Break – Main Hall Closed
12:45 p.m.      Meditation Hall Opens / Arrive and Settle
1:00 p.m.        Formal Opening Session
3:30 p.m.        Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
3:30 p.m.        End of Day

Tuesday, June 30 — Friday, July 3, 2020
7:00 a.m.        Morning Meditation Heart Practices / Brahma Viharas
9:30 a.m.        Sit with instructions / Q and A
10:15 a.m.      Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
11:00 a.m.      Group Practice Meetings for Those Assigned
Or Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
Or Movement Practice (Optional)
12:00 p.m.      Lunch Break (Main Hall Not Open)
2:00 p.m.        Dharma Talk
3:00 p.m.        Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
4:00 p.m.        Group Practice Meetings for Those Assigned
Or Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
Or Movement Practice (Optional)
5:00 p.m.        End of Day

Saturday, July 4, 2020
7:00 a.m.        Morning Meditation Heart Practices / Brahma Viharas
8:00 a.m.        Movement Practice (Optional)
9:30 a.m.        Sit with instructions / Q and A
10:15 a.m.      Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
11:00 a.m.      Movement Practice (Optional)
12:00 p.m.      Lunch Break (Main Hall Not Open)
2:00 p.m.        Dharma Talk
3:00 p.m.        Personal Practice – on your own, away from Zoom
4:00 p.m.        Final Evening Practice
5:00 p.m.        End of Day

Sunday, July 5, 2020 – Closing Day
7:00 a.m.        Morning Meditation Heart Practices / Brahma Viharas
8:00 a.m.        Personal Time – on your own, away from Zoom
9:00 a.m.        Final Session/Closing
12:00 p.m.      End of Retreat

General Information

Cancellation Policy:
$100 – Up to 2 days prior to your retreat.
No refunds as of 2 days before.

Teacher(s)

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