The Inner Beloved: The Heart's Journey to Divine Unity (HA1B26)

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

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 21, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

A Benefit for The Ridhwan School and Spirit Rock

Description:
Experience an exploration of the spiritual journey as a path of love, where the heart’s discontent becomes the doorway to ultimate fulfillment.

Although the heart seeks fulfillment in people, possessions, and experiences, no external love can truly satisfy our deepest longing. Our discontent is an opportunity—a sacred invitation to turn inward. True fulfillment arises only when we empty our hearts to make space for the formless and intangible inner Beloved that is our true nature.

Join A. H. Almaas, founder of the Ridhwan School and the Diamond Approach, on a transformative journey of the heart. Discover how the search for love leads us through emptiness into a luminous darkness—a place where the mind is confounded, but the heart awakens to a passionate love for the unknown and to its potential for resting into the deepest fulfillment possible.

This half-day retreat is based on the new book, The Inner Beloved: The Heart’s Journey to Divine Unity (Shambhala, 2026). Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the bookstore, and onsite participants may have their copy of the book signed.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options will support The Ridhwan School and Spirit Rock. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as The Ridhwan School, Spirit Rock, and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less. Further scholarships are not available for this Benefit.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (HA1B26)**
Benefactor – $400
Sustainer – $265
Basic – $160
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $90
**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: (HA1Z26)***
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45
***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, CEC 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