The Buddha emphasized over and over that it takes effort to follow the path of the Dharma. Yet, the ultimate result is about the nature of ease. We use effort to see into the nature of a fearful and restless Mind/Heart. Then, using the fundamentals of insight – relaxing into…
Though our world is more connected than ever in some ways, we still experience a connection deficit with ourselves and others. We can retreat into a sense of helplessness, anger, or despair in the face of the suffering we witness, feeling overwhelmed. Yet a connected heart is not anxious in…
Meditation & Movement Retreat is Full.
Offer Yourself a Day of Silence! Return to your body, relax, and breath. Community dharma leaders Kathy Schwerin and Christy Tews will offer techniques to use throughout the year to center, calm, and ground yourself. The day will be in silence except for instructions in sitting and walking meditation; dharma…
Two daylong Buddhist meditation retreats in Carson City with Shaila Catherine. The retreat times for each day are the same: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Both days are suitable for experienced and beginning meditators. Participants may join for either or both days. Please bring a sack lunch. Saturday’s Theme: Meditative…
On March 1 sixteen longtime Dharma Zephyr members met at Christy’s house to talk about how to better offer dharma teachings to our community. Lots of ideas emerged from the meeting: adding meditation to existing yoga practices; continuing to develop earth-centered practices like the Earth Care Group; continuing our prison work;…
Sangha member Deborah Stevenson has a longtime practice and is also an accomplished painter. I asked her to talk about the relationship of her Buddhist practice and her creative work. Here’s what she wrote. – Anne Deborah: I was first introduced to meditation in 1972 in a mini college class…
Entries Into Mindfulness with Breathing: Guided by renowned teacher Santikaro. REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 21 TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ($270 instead of $290)!! Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome at this silent meditation retreat. In addition to guided meditations and instruction, there will be ample opportunities for personal exploration while…
