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Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully (VF1H24)

Vinny Ferraro and Frank Ostaseski

October 26, 2024

Date and Time Details:
Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00am – 1:00pm US Pacific Time

On-Land in our Community Meditation Center, or
Online via Zoom

Contact: Spirit Rock Registration
Registration@spiritrock.org

  • Benefactor. – $310.00
  • Sustainer. – $235.00
  • Basic. – $140.00
  • Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate. – $70.00
  • BIPOC Scholarship Rate. – $70.00

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

  • NO REFUNDS.
  • Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = if you cancel 2 business days or more prior to program start (Pacific Time)
  • No Open Credit = if cancel less than 2 business days prior
To request a credit or donate your fees, please email us by the deadline above so we have a record of your cancellation. Credits must be used within one year of their date of issue. Credits cannot be accessed at the door or online.

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

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 26, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.


Program to be held on the land and online!

Description:
Death is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight. Death helps us to discover what matters most, and the good news is that we don’t have to wait until the end of our lives to realize the wisdom that death has to offer. Weaving together pragmatic tools, real life stories, and ancient wisdom, Frank and Vinny will help us discover how an awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well and forging a rich and meaningful life that is free of regret.

Join these two friends and teachers for an honest exploration of living and dying. Together we will explore this topic through Dharma talks, guided meditations, discussion, and a session for questions. No hiding, no easy answers, no part left out.

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 supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (VF1H24)**
Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $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: (VF1Z24)***
Benefactor – $200
Sustainer – $120
Basic – $95
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $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.


*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 (CMC) in the Great Hall.
  • Due to the short program, there will be no lunch break. We encourage folks to bring a picnic so you can enjoy your lunch on the land in the meadow from 1:00-3:00pm. We also invite you to visit the bookstore after the program.
  • 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 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

About the Teachers

Vinny Ferraro

Vinny Ferraro has been a practitioner of insight meditation (Vipassanā) since the mid-90s. He is a co-Founder of the Dharma Punx and he’s been the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco for 20 years. He is also a nationally recognized leader in designing and implementing interventions for at-risk adolescents and […]

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Frank Ostaseski

Frank Ostaseski is a pioneer in end of life care. In 1987, he cofounded the Zen Hospice Project, the first Buddhist hospice in America. He guided that groundbreaking work for almost 20 years establishing a longstanding model for mindful and compassionate care. In 2005, he founded the Metta Institute training countless healthcare clinicians and caregivers […]

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