Rooted in Earth-Based Practices, Anchored in Awareness (CC1H26)

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 8, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

Description:
In a world of constant change and uncertainty, this half-day of mindfulness practice offers an invitation to return to what is steady and reliable. Drawing from Forest Buddhist teachings and earth-based awareness, we will cultivate a peace that does not depend on conditions. A peace that arises from being fully present, embodied, and grounded.

Through sitting and walking meditation, and periods of silence, we will explore the body as part of the living earth and awareness as a refuge that is always available. Rather than striving for calm, the practice invites us to rest in what already holds us—moment by moment, breath by breath.

This is offered as a time to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the unshakeable peace within our own hearts.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.

Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
10:00-10:05 – Welcome & Introductions
10:05-10:10 – Ice Breaker (chat box)
10:10-10:40 – Guided Meditation
10:40-11:10 – Dharma Talk
11:10-11:20 – Writing Reflection
11:20-11:30 – BREAK
11:30-12:00 – Guided Meditation
12:00-12:30 – Dharma Talk
12:30-12:40 – Writing Reflection
12:40-12:55 – Q & A
12:55-12:58 – Closing
12:58-1:00 – Dedication of Merit

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 – $90
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $40
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $25

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