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Dawn Mauricio

Dawn Mauricio (she/her), a Filipina-Canadian, has been practicing and studying Insight Meditation since 2005. She has graduated from the first teacher development group of True North Insight, and Spirit Rock’s Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training, Dedicated Practitioners’ Program, and 4-year Retreat Teacher Training. She teaches with a playful, dynamic, and heartfelt approach People of Color and folks of all backgrounds. Dawn leads daylongs, retreats, multi-year programs, and workshops in Canada and the US for Spirit Rock, True North Insight, and Sacred Mountain Sangha. Dawn is a co-founder of the True North Insight BIPOC practice group, serves on the guiding teachers council of True North Insight, and the leadership council for Sacred Mountain Sangha. She is also the author of “Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners”. For more information, visit dawnmauricio.com.

Upcoming Programs by Dawn Mauricio

Embodying Mettā: Somatic Approaches to Lovingkindness (DM1N24)

Open Dates

Description The practice of mettā, or lovingkindness, is one of four “divine abidings” of the heart according to the Buddha’s teachings. One way that this quality can be cultivated—as traditionally and so frequently taught—is through the recitation of phrases. Yet, like the Dhamma as a whole, there are countless doorways to the cultivation of mettā. […]

Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales (DU1G24)

October 24 - November 21, 2024

Registration will close at 9:00am (US Pacific Time) prior to the fifth class on November 21. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Description: Embark on a five-week exploration of Buddhist Jātaka tales, where ancient wisdom meets timeless storytelling. Journey […]

Reclamation of the Sacred: Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love (382R24) - On Land

Also Kittisaro, Thanissara, MA, Gullu Singh, JD, Yong Oh, Djuna Devereaux and Adam Stonebraker, MA

November 22 - 30, 2024

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 22, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 21, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Description: In helping us to deepen our […]

Coming Home to the Body: A Daylong Insight Retreat for the Asian Diaspora (AD1D25)

Also Louije Kim and Gullu Singh, JD

March 2, 2025

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 2, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Open to: Asian Diaspora Community Description: This retreat offers a sacred space to pause and reconnect to the wisdom of our bodies. Grounded in the Buddha's […]

Mindfulness for Everyone (232R25) - On Land

Also Carol Cano, MA, Gullu Singh, JD and Kimber Simpkins-Nuccio

June 21 - 26, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on November 13, 2024, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on June 20, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? Scholarship Interest Form - Click Here Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description Mindfulness offers us […]

Finding Home in Sangha: A Retreat for Asian Heritage Community (258R25) - On Land

Also Gullu Singh, JD and Louije Kim

September 15 - 19, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 14, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? Scholarship Interest Form - Click Here Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Retreat to be held […]

Reclamation of the Sacred: Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love (284R25) - On Land

Also Gullu Singh, JD, Yong Oh, Eugene Cash and Djuna Devereaux

November 22 - 30, 2025

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 21, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? Scholarship Interest Form - Click Here Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Retreat to be held […]