Starting With Our Experience: Building the Four Ennobling Truths for Ourselves (DD2M26)

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

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on May 2, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

Description:
No one taught the Buddha the Four Noble Truths. They arose from the insights of his own practice, from looking deeply into the nature of his experience. In this two-day program, you’ll follow the same path of discovery. Teachers Phillip Moffitt and Dana DePalma will guide you in starting with the experience of your own life and building this understanding from within. You’ll look directly at what causes your suffering and explore the practical ways of relief available based on the Buddha’s teachings. You’ll discover how the Four Noble Truths become the Four Ennobling Truths—not concepts to memorize, but living insights that transform how you meet life, by finding freedom and meaning in the midst of your circumstances.

Each day will have periods of sitting and walking meditation along with Dharma talks, discussion, and Q&R.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (DD2M26)**
Benefactor – $500
Sustainer – $380
Basic – $220
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $110
**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: (DD2Z26)***
Benefactor – $315
Sustainer – $170
Basic – $135
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $80
***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 no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.

Access to Recording

• 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.

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: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CE fees:

• 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