Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on October 1, 2023. Space is limited for the on-land program! Pre-registration is required. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Daylong to be held on the land and online!
Description:
Stressing out trying to settle the mind and “get concentrated?” Tired of trying to force your attention onto a narrow point of breathing and getting frustrated? In this daylong retreat, we’ll explore strategies for setting up the mind/heart, engaging with some contemplations that allow for natural and easeful settling into samādhi, rather than trying to force attention onto a tight location.
This retreat will include guided meditation, dharma reflections, and time for Q&A.
Food Offering for Monastics
We are happy to tell you that food offering for the monastics is back! To preserve and uplift this part of our lineage and tradition, we encourage you to bring food offerings to share with the monastics (and fellow participants) if you wish. Please bring only vegetarian food to share and please bring any serving utensils your dish requires. We request that folks bring all food in reusable containers that they can use to bring any leftovers home with them at the end of the event. All food must go home at the end of the day.
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 supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (AK1G23)**
Benefactor – $160
Sustainer – $130
Base – $65
Scholarship Rate – $30
No Fees – $0
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Online Sliding Scale: (AK1Z23)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Base – $30
Scholarship Rate – $15
No Fees – $0
*Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- A recording will be available for all participants (on land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording.
On-Land Attendees
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center 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 CMC Programs
- Vaccination + Booster (effective June 5, 2023): Not required; vaccination + booster (at least 1) strongly encouraged.
- Proof of Negative COVID Test (effective June 5, 2023): Not required; same-day COVID testing strongly encouraged.
- Masking: Optional, not required (since January 2023). If choosing to mask, masking type is your personal choice. Be sure to bring your own mask with you.
- PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID-19 Safety Protocols for in-person Programs.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:
- 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
