Earth Day: The Power of Love (JB1G26)
James Baraz, MA, Carol Cano, MA, Ayya Santacitta and Jessica Serrante
April 18, 2026
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 18, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*
Program to be held on the land only
Description:
At this moment, the Earth and many living species are threatened by humanity’s unawareness. It’s natural to feel frustration or anger when you care deeply about our planet and its more-than-human inhabitants. Yet the most powerful force for healing arises from wise stewardship and love. Join us as we celebrate the natural world and reconnect with our love for this beautiful home through meditation, music, presentations, and experiential practices outdoors on the land (weather permitting).
Sliding Scale Rates: 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 and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**
Benefactor – $160
Sustainer – $120
Basic – $65
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $30
No Fees – $0
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance
- The on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
- Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunch will not be 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 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
James Baraz, MA
James Baraz, MA, has a master’s in Psychology and is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. James started the Community Dharma Leader program, the Kalyana Mitta Network, the Spirit Rock Family Program and helped create the Heavenly Messengers Training Program. James has been leading the online course Awakening Joy since 2003. He serves […]
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Carol Cano, MA
Carol Cano, MA, has a master’s in Psychology and began her practice over 30 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has actively engaged in building communities and teaching Dharma internationally. She is a graduate of the 2017-2020 Spirit Rock Meditation Center's Teacher Training program and a teacher at Spirit Rock often. She is […]
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Ayya Santacitta
Santacitta Bhikkhuni was born in Austria and did her graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on dance, theatre, and ritual. She also worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume designer. In 1988 she met Ajahn Buddhadasa in southern Thailand, who sparked her interest in Buddhist monastic life. She trained as a nun […]
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Jessica Serrante
Jess Serrante is a coach, facilitator, and trainer for leaders of the Great Turning—folks who are dedicated to creating a more just and life-sustaining world, even in the midst of crisis and uncertainty. She is the Host and Executive Producer of "We Are The Great Turning," a podcast with eco-philosopher Joanna Macy that explores how […]
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