A Lotus Rising from Mud: A Path for Anti-Asian Restoration (KL1C22) | Application

All applications will go through a screening process by the teacher. Deadline to apply: end of the day on Sunday, April 10, 2022 (US Pacific Time). We will be evaluating/accepting applications on a rolling basis. Final acceptance notifications go out by Tuesday, April 11, 2022.

Open to all who self-identify as Asian in North America. Biracial, Multiracial, and/or adopted Asian Americans are especially invited.

Description:

How have you been impacted by the continual violence to our communities?

With the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta shootings and the continual uptake in violence and animus against us, gathering with other Asian folx can be supportive during these challenging times.

How can we attend to the impacts of racism? How and where can we connect to individual and collective agency to free ourselves from imputed or internalized conditioning? How can we explore and celebrate the commonalities and variations in our experiences as Asians in North America?

This 3-month intensive study and practice program seeks to provide a restorative container based on the Engaged 4 Noble Truths:

1. Harm and Harming is present.
2. Realizing what brings about the causes and conditions for harm is possible.
3. Individual and collective agency is possible in the midst of harm.
4. The 8-Fold Path empowers restoration.

Course structure of weekly meetings alternate between class sessions (of teachings, meditations, and reflective or mindful practices) and small-group sessions to build intimacy for in-depth discussions and reflections around the various layered and complex themes associated with our social location as Asians in North America’s racial landscapes and dialogues. (Themes such as invisibilization, exoticization, perpetual foreigner, shy as shameful, etc.)

Please Note: As this is an intensive Dharma-based study and practice course, there will be about 2 hours of reading or homework/home-practice each week. As with any intensive practice, engagement with and execution of the curriculum are crucial to foster any shifts or transformations. We celebrate your willingness and courage to join in this deep work!

Program Dates:

12 Tuesdays, April 12 – June 28
Program Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. US Pacific Time

• Opening session: April 12 (required)
• Large group sessions: April 19, May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28
• Small group sessions: April 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21

Financial Information:

Sliding Scale: $450 – $2000

• Benefactor – $2000
• Sustainer – $1008
• Base Rate – $800
• Online Reduced Scholarship – $600*
• Scholarship Rate – $450*

We ask that you consider paying at the highest rate you can afford, to support others who need to pay less. These fees also support the teacher of this program and Spirit Rock. There are two scholarship rates* available, which are reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship. Additionally, a very limited number of full scholarships are available through Access to Zen, based on financial need. Please contact registration@spiritrock.org after applying.

*Recording Note: If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording of this program.

Cancellation Policy for Lotus:

• $100 cancellation fee** – On or before April 10, by 5:00 pm Pacific Time (**fees reduced for scholarship participants)
• $250 cancellation fee** – April 11 – April 27
• No refunds – April 28 and beyond