Dancing with Life (PM3M21)

Registration is open until 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on May 27, 2021. A waiting list will be created if it fills early. A recording* will be available following the program within 10 days. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above.

Dancing with Life: The Twelve Insight Practices of the Four Noble Truths

Description:
The Four Noble Truths are the Buddha’s first teaching, which is said to contain the sum of all of his teachings. Based on one of the oldest Theravada texts, there is a rarely taught practice of utilizing the Four Noble Truths to attain Twelve Insights that bring freedom and well-being. These insights prescribe a radically different way for us, with all of our vulnerability and fear, to engage with life just as it is and find joy even in the midst of suffering.

In this four-day, silent retreat, we will explore each of the Four Noble Truths in depth and learn how we can apply the insights of this teaching to our daily lives. The goal of this retreat is to discover how the Four Noble Truths become the Four “Ennobling” Truths.

Each day will have periods of sitting and walking meditation along with Dharma talks, discussion, and Q&A.

Daily Schedule (All times in Pacific):

9:00 a.m. Opening / Review of Previous Day
9:10 a.m. Contemplation Reflections →  Sitting Meditation
10:15 a.m. Walk/Movement
11:00 a.m. Contemplation Reflections →  Sitting Meditation
12:00 p.m. Walk/Movement
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Contemplation Reflections →  Sitting Meditation
3:00 p.m. Walk/Movement – with Small Groups
3:45 p.m. Contemplation Reflections →  Sitting Meditation
4:45 p.m. Walk/Movement
5:30 p.m. Contemplation: “Knowing What You Know”
6:00 p.m. Close

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

*Important Note:  You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the program.