Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 14, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Description:
If you’re not familiar with the term samvega, you may have felt it: the agitation, fear, or trembling that can arise in response to the challenges of life. Rather than being obstacles, these feelings can serve as catalysts to deepen our practice and help us navigate the world with new insight. This urgency is similar to the Buddha’s realization of the nature of existence and the path out of suffering. When paired with pasada, a sense of hope and confidence, it can transform confusion and anger into clarity and purpose.
These teachings reflect the heart of Buddhism: a fusion of realism and optimism. Realism acknowledges the suffering and violence in the world, while optimism draws on our past resilience and the skills we’ve developed to endure. In this daylong, we’ll explore how to face the challenges of our time with dignity and insight.
Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.
10:00 – 10:15am Intro | Set up for the Day
10:15 – 10:25am Speaking to the Theme of Retreat
10:25 – 10:35am Relational Practice | Breakout Rooms
10:35 – 10:45am Harvest What Was Learned
10:45 – 11:30am Still Guided Meditation Practice with Instructions
11:30 – 11:50pm Moving | Walking Practice
11:50 – 12:20pm Dharma Talk
12:20 – 12:25pm Journaling
12:25 – 12:30 Eating Meditation Instructions
12:30 – 2:00pm Lunch
2:00 – 2:15pm Reflections from Morning
2:15 – 2:45pm Lightly Guided Meditation
2:45 – 3:05pm Moving | Walking Practice
3:05 – 3:25pm Dharma Talk
3:25 – 3:30pm Silent Reflection | Journaling
3:30 – 4:20pm Wisdom Democracy | Q & R
4:20 – 4:30pm Dedication of Merit | Closing
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 the teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.
Benefactor – $200
Sustainer – $120
Basic – $95
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45
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.
*Recording Note: 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.
Cancellation Policy – Online: Drop-ins, Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs/Series, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS
- Open Credit, or Donation to Spirit Rock = if cancel by midnight, the day prior to program start (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = if cancel day of the program, or beyond
