Ancient Wisdom, Present Freedom: Deepening with the Foundations of Mindfulness (WK1D27)

Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 7, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

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Description:
Mindfulness is often spoken of as “the Heart of Buddhist meditation,” however, its essence is universal. In this daylong retreat we will be following the Buddha’s powerful recipe for liberation as outlined the Satipatthana Sutta, the discourse on the foundations of mindfulness. The Buddha called this method the “direct path” to liberation.

While walking, standing, sitting, and lying down we will cultivate mindfulness of body, feelings, mind, and the tendencies of mind that lead to stress and fruition. This is a powerful practice methodology for cultivating openhearted awareness with the full dimensionality of our human experience and liberating insight into the nature of our own minds. All experience levels are welcome.

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Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity enables us to offer scholarships and support teachers.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (WK1D27)**
Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, Young Adult) – $70
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Online Sliding Scale: (WK1Z27)***
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, Young Adult) – $45
***Online Program: All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.

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*Important Notes:

Access to Recording

• Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.

On-Land Attendees

• The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
• Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
• This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CE fees:

• NO REFUNDS.
• Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
• No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior

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