Tag: buddhism
From Effort To Ease: A Daylong Meditation Retreat with John Travis
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…
3-Night Residential Retreat with Amita Schmidt & Kathy Schwerin at Lake Tahoe: “The Connected Heart”
Meditation & Movement Retreat Is Full
Daylong Meditation Retreat with Kathy Schwerin & Christy Tews: “Retreat from the Holidays”
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 Meditation Retreats with Shaila Catherine
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…
Dharma Zephyr’s new “Mentor Council”
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;…
Buddhism, Art, Life—No Separation
4-Day, 3-Night Residential Retreat with Santikaro at Lake Tahoe
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…