The Dharma of Illness (248R21)
Lila Kate Wheeler, Pawan Bareja, PhD and Katy Wiss
April 13 - 16, 2021
Registration open until end of the day (Pacific Time) on April 12, 2021. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early.
Description:
Core Dharma teachings are methods to work directly with the suffering that arises in the bodies, and minds, of all beings. During this retreat we will offer fruitful, realistic approaches and skills that can bring ease, even liberation. Those currently suffering from chronic illnesses, those currently in caregiving roles, and anyone who is interested in coming to grips with suffering are welcome. All of us have been or will be sick and/or a caregiver, for others our ourselves.
Mindfulness and compassion practices, guided meditations and group discussions will invite us to develop more gentleness, and letting go. Lying-down meditation will be encouraged at any time.
A gentle, optional movement practice will also be offered, with special attention to language that does not exclude anybody.
All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.
About the Teachers
Lila Kate Wheeler
Lila Kate Wheeler wanted to be a saint when she grew up. Nowadays she's aiming for a more open heart and a moment-to-moment encounter with reality. As 'Kate' she's a fiction writer, essayist, and travel journalist with books and prizes to her credit. As 'Lila' she teaches and practices in the Vipassana and Tibetan Nyingma […]
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Pawan Bareja, PhD
Pawan Bareja, PhD has practiced Vipassana meditation since 2001. She is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Teacher Training, a Buddhist Ritual Minister and a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock. She has taught classes and daylongs on healing trauma using mindfulness at Spirit Rock, San Francisco Insight, EBMC, and Esalen. In her private practice […]
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Katy Wiss
Katy Wiss began meditating in 1976. In 2002, she shifted to a focus on Vipassana meditation. She graduated in 2012 from Spirit Rock's Community Dharma Leaders Program. She has also completed Spirit Rock's Dedicated Practitioners Program and other advanced study and practice courses at New York Insight Meditation Center with Gina Sharpe, and Chuang Yen […]
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