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Resting in the Dharma with John M. Travis Summer Residential Retreat at Lake Tahoe

November 6, 2023 ·


John Travis

 

Resting in the Dharma –

Collecting ourselves through breath And body.
Allowing awareness to unearth, a deep, Sense of ease.
Dharma, can heal the wounds of the past bringing peace to our lives.

 

 

About the Teacher:

The guiding and founding teacher of Mountain Stream Meditation Center, John M. Travis, has been a student of meditation since 1969. His vision and teaching have been instrumental t in the growth and development of Buddhism and meditation in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.

The Dharma Zephyr Community has benefited greatly from John’s personal warmth and his teachings over the last 30 years.

For more detail please visit https://www.mtstream.org/our-teachers .

Accommodation:
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 mails per day
  • $609 camping is still available all rooms are occupied
  • pay in full at registration

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 John, the staff and DZIMC, at the end of the retreat.

COVID-19:

In the spirit of lovingkindness and ethical behavior, DZIMC will follow all CDC, state, and local mandates regarding COVID-19. In addition, for the safety and wellbeing of our community, Dharma Zephyr encourages, but does not require, that participants at our activities and events be vaccinated and boosted for 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.

You will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID antigen test (home test) taken within 48 hours of arriving at Camp Galilee. If you have medical insurance or are on Medicare, free tests are available at most major pharmacies. DZIMC will have some tests at the check in.

COVID-19 protocols such as masking and social distancing for this retreat will be determined by the conditions at the time the retreat is held. You will be asked to confirm that you have read the complete COVID-19 and Wellness Policy when you register.

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Seeing Clearly the Path to Peace: two day-long retreats with Ayya Santacitta and Venerable Dhammadipa

September 14, 2018 ·

Saturday, September 14, 2019    9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 15. 2019      9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Buddha spoke of four distortions of perception that keep us from finding our way to a more happy and peaceful life. He called them ‘distortions’ because we often perceive things mistakenly, all the while thinking we are seeing them correctly. During these two days, we will investigate this process and cultivate more beneficial and realistic ways of seeing.

Participants are highly encouraged to attend both days of the retreat.

 

Ayya Santacitta has practiced meditation for 30 years and trained as a nun in both the East and West since 1993, primarily in the Theravada Forest Tradition. She is co-founder of Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery and received Bhikkhuni Ordination in 2011.

 

Venerable Dhammadipa has been a resident of Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery since 2017. She went forth as a Theravada samaneri in 2018. A Dharma Heir in the Shunryu Suzuki lineage of Soto Zen, she was ordained a Zen nun in 2007, after 20 years of lay practice. Ven. Dhammadipa is also an inter-faith hospice chaplain and a mother.

Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery is located near Placerville, California. Visit the monastery’s website of to learn more about the monastery and its history. Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery

 

Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information about the retreat.

On Saturday, immediately following the retreat, Ayya Santacitta and Venerable Dhammadipa will join retreat participants for tea.

 

– This Retreat is Full – “There’s More Than One Way to Skin an Ego: The Multiplicity of Meditations”: A 3-Night Residential Retreat with Santikaro at Lake Tahoe

September 14, 2018 ·


    THIS RETREAT IS FULL AS OF 3/24/2019 AND IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRATIONS AT THIS TIME — Please consider other DZIMC residential retreats, such as the August 2019 Heather Sundberg retreat or the November 2019 Denise Barclay retreat – THANK YOU!

Join us on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe for a 4-Day, 3-Night Residential Silent Meditation Retreat with Santikaro,
Sunday March 31, 3pm- Wednesday April 3, 1pm.

• As we encounter different types of meditation beyond what we started with, a key questions looms: What is the purpose of any practice or approach that we try or hear about? What needs do each practice or approach meet and how do they do so?

• In this 4-day retreat we will survey the main categories of meditation, as found in early Buddhist teachings, and practice an example of each.

• Having an overview of the broad meditative terrain — with all its diversity and competition for our practice time — will be helpful in assessing our true needs and choosing approaches that suit those needs.

Santikaro means “Peace Worker.” While his life experiences — in the Peace Corps, 19 years of monkhood, and studying with Ajahn Buddhadasa in Thailand — may be different from ours, underneath that exotica we find the sturdy no-nonsense of the Midwesterner he is. He’s fun, insightful, and a great friend. Santikaro is a respected Buddhist scholar and translator, and was editor of Buddhadasa’s acclaimed book “Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree”. From his continuing studies he brings deep knowledge of the early Buddhist suttas and the human condition to bear on dharma study and practice in Nevada.

The peaceful setting under great pines offers a unique opportunity for silent meditation in a setting of stunning natural beauty. Situated at an exquisite retreat center right on the shore of Lake Tahoe, participants may enjoy walking meditation on the beach, and if weather permits, mindful kayaking on the lake.

Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome at this retreat. In addition to guided meditations and instruction, there will be ample opportunities for personal exploration while sitting and walking.

COST: $250 to $410 sliding scale
The estimated actual per-person cost is $310. By selecting an amount above this level, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower amount. Partial scholarships are also available; contact Karen below.

DANA (donation): Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration fee. Santikaro offers the teachings freely in the tradition of the Buddha, and his livelihood is completely sustained by the generosity of the communities he serves.

TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration forms and liability waiver below either online or via U.S. mail and pay a $100 non-refundable deposit either online or via U.S. mail.

Flyer:

Santikaro 2019 flyer

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

REGISTER ONLINE:
REGISTER ONLINEClick Here to Register Online for Santikaro's Retreat.

PAY ONLINE:
Click the Donate Button below and fill in your payment amount.




VIA U.S. MAIL:
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20190331-Santikaro RegForm2019

QUESTIONS? Contact Tom Gray at tom@dharmazephyr.org
or 775-846-4658

Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community: Mindfulness of Breathing retreat at Camp Galilee
Photos by Tom Gray and Mark Breedon, respectively

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