Living in the Mystery: How to Practice with Uncertainty (JH1M24)

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

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Saturday, December 7, 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!

Open to: Everyone

Description:
A sense of certainty allows us to feel that there is solid ground beneath us upon which we can keep what we have and pursue further dreams. While it feels good to win and to get what we want, every form of comfort rests on an impermanent and unreliable foundation. On an individual level (whether it’s our living situation, financial status, health, or relationships) or a global level (whether it’s politics, war, or climate chaos), the reality of instability can evoke fear, anxiety, and grief.

The core teachings remind us that liberation arises from a true understanding of the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence or change (anicca); suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha); and not-self or insubstantiality (anattā).

In this weekend retreat we will explore these teachings through Dharma talks, group discussions, and meditations. This will allow us to share in the possibility of freedom from the struggles that arise around us.

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: (JH1M24)**
Benefactor – $620
Sustainer – $470
Basic – $280
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $140
**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: (JH1Z24)***
Benefactor – $600
Sustainer – $450
Basic – $250
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $50
***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.

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.
• 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 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