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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER:
Sunday, July 10
Meditation as Medicine: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Bob Stahl, Steve Flowers
More info > Sunday, July 24 For the Sake of Life on Earth Joanna Macy, Jennifer Berezan More info > Sunday, August 28 Grief Ritual: A Daylong Workshop for Collective Healing - Open to All Spring Washam, Sobonfu Somé More info > FOR EXPERIENCED STUDENTS:
Sun, June 19
The Buddha's Path to Freedom -- The Second Foundation of Mindfulness
Wes Nisker
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Sat, July 9 Maranasati: Contemplating Death Eugene Cash More info >
Sat, July 23 The Buddha's Path to Freedom -- The Third Foundation of Mindfulness
Anna Douglas More info >
Sun, August 21 The Buddha's Path to Freedom -- The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness
Sally Armstrong More info >
DANA DAYS
Offered on donation basis
Sat, June 25 Renewal, Recognition and Rejuvenation for Care Providers
Phillip Moffitt,
Brooke Brown More info > Sat, July 2 Why Do I Meditate? - Monastic Daylong
Ajahn (Sister) Santacitta, Ajahn (Sister) Anandabodhi More info > |
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July 7-28
Expanding and Deepening through the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
Sharda Rogell
Thursdays 7 pm - 9pm
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"By resting in
the wise heart, we
can be a lamp,
a medicine,
a liberating presence for all."
- Jack Kornfield,
"The Wise Heart"
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Great News! Spirit Rock's Building Plans Move Forward, Fundraising Campaign Commences Spirit Rock's plans for a new community meditation hall, staff and teacher village are close to county approval. Our sincere thanks to all our sangha members, friends and neighbors in the San Geronimo Valley for their support throughout the lengthy county planning process. You really underscored the importance of Spirit Rock as a community-based spiritual center. Now we are ready to launch our exciting campaign...
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Meet our new Director
Spirit Rock recently ended its long search for a permanent new Managing Director, hiring Michelle Latvala in May. We caught up with Michelle recently and asked her a few quick questions...
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Seeking New Board Members
|  Spirit Rock Meditation Center is looking for community members to be involved in our governance through either serving on one of several Committees or on our Board of Directors. If you are someone who has a deep commitment to the mission and values of Spirit Rock, has been a regular participant in our programs, classes and retreats, and can freely offer relevant experience and talents from the professional world, we would be honored... More info > |
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Father's Day Thoughts from Spirit Rock Teachers
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We asked some Spirit Rock teachers about their experience as fathers. Click to read what they said!
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Spirit Rock Chai - a Yogi Favorite
|  Here's the recipe for everybody's favorite retreat beverage, plus a few extra tips from our kitchen manager. Get the recipe >
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
|  An Approach to Stress Reduction, Chronic Pain and Illness with Bob Stahl and Steve Flowers CE credit available Mindfulness develops the potential to experience each moment, no matter how difficult or intense, with serenity and clarity. One can feel more alive and gain access to the powerful inner resources for healing. Participants learn lifelong tools... Read more > |
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Kalyana Mitta/Dharma Friends
Half Day Workshop
|   July 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley Join Donald Rothberg and Dawn Neal for this half-day workshop for current facilitators and hosts of Kalyana Mitta/Dharma Friends groups, or those intending to develop a group. Our focus will be on how to practice Wise (or Right) Speech in the context of small groups, starting with an overview of Wise Speech practice. More info > |
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Working with Physical Challenges and Chronic Medical Conditions - Final Class is July 14
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Led by Arinna Weisman, and Larry Berkelhammer
Final Thursday afternoon class! July 14, 1:30-3:30pm
No preregistration; $8-10 at the door, plus dana to the teachers
This is a special opportunity for those of us working with physical and chronic medical conditions to come together in community and support each other. We will explore our strengths and capacity to meet what we find in our bodies and minds with love and presence...
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