Summer Residential Retreat with Kim Allen at Lake Tahoe

Crossing the Flood
Dharma Zephyr Summer Retreat

5 nights at Lake Tahoe

Teacher: Kim Allen

Description:
The Dharma path is sometimes likened to “crossing the flood”: A journey from one shore,
where we struggle with life, to a different shore, where we live at peace with the flow of life. In
between, we navigate the turbulent waters of our own body, mind, and heart, but we do so
with the assurance of a strong raft: Dharma practice, community, and teachings.
On this retreat, we will explore the beauty and depth of the Buddha’s teachings for crossing the
flood. They guide us toward both opening the heart and deepening wisdom, helping us to find
freedom and heartfulness all along our journey. This silent Insight retreat will include
meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and practice discussions
with the teacher. It is suitable for both experienced and newer practitioners.

About the Teacher: Kim Allen has been practicing Insight meditation since 2003, and has trained intensively in the U.S. and Asia with cumulative years of silent retreat. She has practiced with primary teacher Gil Fronsdal and other Western teachers, Theravādan monastics, and a few Mahāyāna teachers, and now offers retreats, sutta study, and experiential Dharma engagement. A teacher and author, Kim aims to bring classical Dharma to a modern context and to encourage lay practitioners in fully living a life of Dharma. Her website is http://www.uncontrived.org. For information on her two dharma books, see: https://www.uncontrived.org/books.htm 

Accommodations:
Accommodations for sleeping are two person rooms. Your same-sex roommate will be assigned at registration, unless you indicated a roommate preference during the registration process or that you plan on camping, staying in a teepee or have been told that a single room is available for you.  About two weeks before retreat we will know if single rooms are available.

COST:

• includes lodging and three meals per day
• $639 camping or shared room
• $689 teepee or bell tent –  1 teepee and 2 bell tents are available
• $739 single room – waiting list (availability depends on participation, usually no more than 1-2 rooms available)

Dharma Zephyr has some funding available for partial scholarships for multi-day retreats. For information on retreat scholarships, click HERE.

Dana:
Dana is a Pali word meaning “generosity”. Considered priceless, the Buddha’s teachings have been given freely since the time of the Buddha. That 2500-year tradition continues today. In keeping with this tradition, teachers do not charge for their services, but are sustained by the generosity of their students. Registration fees cover only the operational expenses of the retreat. There is no expected amount, but you are encouraged to give generously to the extent you are able. There will be an opportunity to offer dana to the teacher, retreat manager, DZIMC, and Galilee staff at the end of the retreat.

COVID-19:

To care for all who attend our events, we ask that if you are sick (cold, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) or have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the 24 hours prior to an event, that you not attend the event.

We no longer required COVID antigen testing before arriving at a residential retreat. However, if you have cold or flu symptoms during the retreat, we require that you take a COVID self test, wear a mask, and ,if the test is negative, test two days later again.  A positive COVID test result would require you to leave the retreat. Thank you for your understanding.

Payments and Refunds:

A minimum deposit of $350 is required to hold your spot or you may choose to pay in-full.
If paying a deposit, the balance is due by 8-1-25.
Full refund given if a cancellation in writing is received by 06-10-2025.
Cancellations after 6-10-25 and before 7-17-25 will receive a full refund less a $60.00 cancellation fee.
No refunds after 07-17-2025.

For questions and more information please contact the retreat manager Renate Massing at Renate.DZIMC@gmail.com