April 2018
Event Details
This event is now SOLD OUT. We are not taking a wait list. Date: 2 Days: Saturday, April 28 - Sunday, April 29; 10:00am - 4:30pm Cost: Sliding Scale $150 - 400.
Event Details
This event is now SOLD OUT. We are not taking a wait list.
Date: 2 Days: Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, April 29; 10:00am – 4:30pm
Cost: Sliding Scale $150 – 400. Code NM1M18.
The practice of samatha leads to the state of samadhi, where the mind is stable, bright, undistracted, and spacious. A dedicated practice of samatha can culminate in profound stillness, known as jhana, where the mind becomes fully absorbed in the object of attention.
Trying to develop samadhi through Herculean effort with the force of a whip to stop distractions and pull the mind into one-pointedness can be self-defeating. A wiser approach, which we will explore together, is similar to training a beloved puppy: through gentle and affectionate instructions that are at the same time resolved and steady.
A stable mind is more inclined to insight. Developing samadhi, to any extent available, serves as a doorway to freedom of our minds and hearts.
Young Adults (18-26) and Seniors (65+ with limited income) are invited to attend this day for $90.
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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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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