PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON THE LAND and ONLINE!
A Benefit for Open Gate Sangha and Spirit Rock
Description:
Our psyche is composed of both “heaven” and “earth.” Heaven represents the psyche’s transcendent expression, the pre-egocentric worldview of timelessness and transcendent identity. Earth represents the psyche’s dualistic, sensual, and conditioned aspects. Though we are conditioned to think of these “earth” aspects of the psyche as being negative, they are simply the counterpoint to the more transcendent and otherworldly aspects of our being.
Heaven and earth go together like your right and left hand, or like your two feet walking. No matter how we identify with or grasp at one of these aspects of our being, they are both part of us. Only when they come together in a single embrace do we experience a wholeness of being that is not held captive by either position. In this day with venerable teacher Adyashanti we will share meditation, teachings, and discussion that illuminates the embrace of heaven and earth.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
10:00am-10:30am: Guided Meditation
10:30am-12:00pm: Opening Session
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-2:30pm: Q&A
2:30-3:00pm: Break
3:00-3:30pm: Silent Sitting
3:30-4:30pm: Closing Session
Sliding scale: Our sliding scale options will support Open Gate Sangha and Spirit Rock. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Open Gate Sangha, Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Further scholarships are not available for this Benefit.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (AY1B23)**
Benefactor – $400
Sustainer – $325
BASE – $185
**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: (AY1Z23)***
Benefactor – $275
Sustainer – $160
BASE – $125
Scholarship Rate – $55
*Important Notes:
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 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 CMC Programs
- Vaccination + Booster (effective June 5, 2023): Not required; vaccination + booster (at least 1) strongly encouraged.
- Proof of Negative COVID Test (effective June 5, 2023): Not required; same-day COVID testing strongly encouraged.
- Masking: Optional, not required (since January 2023). If choosing to mask, masking type is your personal choice. Be sure to bring your own mask with you.
- PLEASE READ: More details on our COVID-19 safety protocols for in-person programs.
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
