Living with Awareness: Exploring Mindfulness, Awareness, & Natural Freedom (MC1M23)

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on March 24, 2023. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*

2-Day “Commuter” Retreat (Non-Residential) to be held on the land!

Open to Everyone

Description:
It is possible to live with a relaxed and natural awareness in everything you do. The Buddha stated that sati—mindfulness or awareness is a complete path to liberation. Mindful awareness cultivates the ability to be present with all experience with clarity, insight, and freedom. It is the foundation for wisdom, compassion, and awakening.

In this silent meditation retreat we explore the innate quality of awareness: what it is, how to recognize it, and how to cultivate and abide within it. We investigate how continuity of mindfulness practice supports a depth and stability of awareness, and inquire into what interferes with fully stabilizing in awareness both in meditation and in ordinary activity. As mindfulness grows, we see how this capacity for awareness is available in every moment. The retreat includes periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, inquiry, and discussion.

*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance

• The on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
• This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
• Bring a sack lunch, daily, and a water bottle. Lunch will not be provided.

On-Land COVID-19 Protocols

• Proof of vaccination with at least one booster is required. You will be required to present your vaccination card and picture ID at the door to gain admittance.
• Proof of negative test result: All practitioners must bring proof (a photo or actual test) of a same-day negative antigen test that they have taken prior to arrival. Practitioners who do not arrive with a negative test will be given one prior to admittance. Individuals will not be admitted to the retreat if the test result is positive for COVID-19.
• Masking is optional for Community Meditation Center programs.
• PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID-19 Safety Protocols for in-person Retreats/Programs.

Sliding Scale Rates:**
Benefactor – $590
Sustainer – $470
BASE – $280
Scholarship – $140
**Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for the teacher. Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities may be available for this program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at: volunteering@spiritrock.org.

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