With the World on Fire, Embody the Eightfold Path (328R24) - On Land

Registration open until 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 4, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early.

Interested in Commuting to the retreat? If you have questions about being a retreat commuter, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
The Buddha offered the Noble Eightfold Path as a way to direct our lives away from entanglement and towards true freedom. As we find ourselves moving into an increasing ecological crisis and witnessing its impact on the planet and our lives, the Buddha’s teaching becomes ever more relevant and essential. During this retreat, Ayya Ananadabodhi, Ayya Santacitta, and Ayya Santussika will offer teachings on this theme with an emphasis on bringing the path to the whole of our experience.

This retreat is open to all genders.

PLEASE NOTE: Retreatants are encouraged to keep the 8 Precepts for the entire length of this retreat. For those who choose not to keep the 6th Precept, a light supper will be available. This retreat may not be a good match if you are unable to meet the limited intake of food requirement.

The Eight Precepts:
1. Not intentionally killing or harming any living creatures.
2. Not stealing, or concerning oneself with the possessions of others.
3. Not engaging in sexual activity of any kind.
4. Not lying or using speech harmfully. (On retreat this precept is usually observed as Noble Silence–keeping the silence unless there is a practical necessity to speak.)
5. Not taking intoxicating drink or drugs.
6. Not eating after mid-day. (Optional)
7. Not seeking amusements or wearing special bodily adornment. (On retreat one dresses and acts in a modest and restrained manner.)
8. Not using sleep indulgently.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

Financial Details
Registration Fee & Cancellation Policy:
A minimum $250 registration fee is required to reserve a space in this retreat and is subject to the cancellation policy below. A retreat of this length would normally cost $1800. This registration fee is a discounted rate for this unique monastic retreat and covers a small portion of the “value of the goods and services received” by attending this retreat. For those with greater means, the standard sliding scale is available on the registration page. This discounted rate is not tax-deductible.

On the last day of the retreat, participants will be invited to offer dana or make offerings in two categories: support for the retreat teachers and support for Spirit Rock. The word “dana” means generosity and simply translates into a heartfelt donation. Your support offered to the teachers and to Spirit Rock will help us continue to offer this unique annual monastic retreat and everything we do here. To read more about the practice of dāna, go to Dāna: The Practice of Generosity.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

CANCELLATION POLICY (for this Monastic Retreat):
Full refund: >8 weeks prior (March 3)
$175 fee: 4-8 weeks prior (March 4 – April 7)
No refunds: <4 weeks prior (April 8)