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Loving-Kindness to Compassionate Wisdom
How can we move from an attitude of loving-kindness to compassionate action? During this one-week retreat, we will explore this question through meditation and close reading of both Western and Buddhist texts. An immersive monastic environment designed for self-reflection, stillness, and generosity facilitates this inquiry. Our two guiding texts will be Infinite Thought by modern philosopher Alan Badiou and the Samdhinirmocana Sutra (Sutra of Underlying Meaning) spoken by the Buddha. Badiou allows us to look our current confusion about compassionate action. The Buddha provides a psychological framework for how we can engage the world grounded in loving-kindness that manifests in wise action. Spaces are limited. Please sign up early. When: Friday June 21, 1:30pm – Friday June 28, 12pm Program: We will follow a daily schedule of recitation, seated meditation, sutra study and community work. To accommodate as many participants as possible, we will offer two options for attending the retreat:
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Seven days of meditation, Dharma practice and study
Sudhana Center, Ukiah, California
Led by Bhikshuni Heng Chih and Doug Powers
Application: Please apply.
Fees for retreat: Residential $400 ($50/day for room and board, plus $30 materials fee, $20 non-refundable application fee) Evening Lecture $50 ($30 materials fee, $20 non-refundable application fee) We are committed to making sure that finance is not an obstacle in attending the retreat, please contact us for financial assistance at extension@drbu.edu if you have financial difficulty paying the retreat fees. Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made 10 days prior to arrival day, refunds will be available minus the $20 application fee. Cancellations made less than 10 days before retreat arrival day do not qualify for a refund. Registration is non-transferable. Tentative Schedule:
Check-in / Retreat start time / Retreat end date
Arrival day: Please arrive between 1:30-2:30pm to check-in. Last day: Morning Ceremony, breakfast, lecture, clean-up, end at 12pm. |
Noble Silence:
To maintain an inner and outer environment of concentration, we will observe Noble Silence throughout the retreat. However, participants may speak during discussion periods and lectures, and as-needed during community work.
No Digital Devices:
Please 'unplug' and refrain from using digital technology like cell phones, laptops, tablets and music players during the retreat. This week is a rare opportunity to look deeply into our minds free of the distractions from our devices (while giving others the space to do so as well).
Service as Practice:
Service plays a central role in the overall retreat experience by bringing the Dharma into daily life, supporting others, and creating a sense of community. During the retreat, everyone will be given a simple work duty such as kitchen-prep, cleaning, and dish washing. We hope to foster an environment where work, study, and practice are all integrated into one holistic experience.
Location:
DRBU Sudhana Center
225 South Hope Street in Ukiah, California
Contact Us:
Please email extension@drbu.edu if you have any questions.
To maintain an inner and outer environment of concentration, we will observe Noble Silence throughout the retreat. However, participants may speak during discussion periods and lectures, and as-needed during community work.
No Digital Devices:
Please 'unplug' and refrain from using digital technology like cell phones, laptops, tablets and music players during the retreat. This week is a rare opportunity to look deeply into our minds free of the distractions from our devices (while giving others the space to do so as well).
Service as Practice:
Service plays a central role in the overall retreat experience by bringing the Dharma into daily life, supporting others, and creating a sense of community. During the retreat, everyone will be given a simple work duty such as kitchen-prep, cleaning, and dish washing. We hope to foster an environment where work, study, and practice are all integrated into one holistic experience.
Location:
DRBU Sudhana Center
225 South Hope Street in Ukiah, California
Contact Us:
Please email extension@drbu.edu if you have any questions.