The Joy of Dhamma Practice (BB1G26)

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

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on June 28, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

Description:
The Buddha’s teaching (the Dhamma) leads to peace/happiness, knowledge, high knowledge, enlightenment, and final awakening. What is the significance of joy in practicing the Dhamma? Without experiencing joy, the path to freedom might be tough. However, by experiencing joy, we can be motivated to practice the Dhamma. In this daylong program, we will explore the purpose of joy in practicing the Dhamma. The day will include a Dhamma talk, guided meditation, a question and answer session, and discussion.

Food Offering for Teachers and Potluck for All
To preserve and uplift this part of our lineage and tradition, we encourage you to bring food offerings to share with the teachers (and fellow participants) if you wish. Please bring only vegetarian food to share and please bring any serving utensils your dish requires. If your dish includes nuts, dairy, or gluten, please label your dishes. We will have labels and markers on the food offerings table for this purpose.

We will set up a buffet table and provide compostable plates/utensils. We request that folks bring all food in reusable containers that they can use to bring any leftovers home with them at the end of the event. All food must go home at the end of the day.

Other donations are also gratefully accepted for the Uganda Buddhist Center, though they are by no means required. Please do not bring physical items to donate. You can make a donation at this link.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (BB1G26)**
Benefactor – $160
Sustainer – $120
Basic – $65
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $30
No Fees: $0
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Online Sliding Scale: (BB1Z26)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fees: $0

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