In his lifetime the Buddha saw social unrest, the rise and fall of various ruling factions, and many forms of suffering. His message, conveyed throughout, was unwavering and remains relevant today: Awakening our heart and mind, upending the roots of greed, hate, and delusion, is the way towards peace and happiness.
Yet these are extraordinary times that we are navigating. How do we walk this path of awakening while also encountering so much suffering in our world? One response is that we don't have to do it alone.
On this retreat, we will come together, connected by our care for the world and our love for the Dharma. The day’s theme will center around Self-Compassion and Worldly Compassion. We will be led by Spirit Rock Retreat Center teacher Anushka Fernandopulle and Kate Munding, Guiding Teacher of Assaya Sangha. We will cultivate compassion in our hearts in order to attend to our own challenges and then practice extending that compassion outward.
This will be a day of meditation, movement, connection, and teachings. The tone of the day will be heart-opening and empowering. All levels of meditation experience are welcome.
This is a fundraising event. All donations received will go to Assaya Sangha, a women's Insight Dharma Community based in the San Francisco-East Bay area.
Click HERE to Play Kate's message:
https://vimeo.com/1121305015?share=copy
