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Retreat Dharma Talks

Finding True Refuge: A retreat for LGBT*QI2 and GNC Communities.

The beauty of the Buddhist practice comes alive when practicing together as LGBTQI and GNC (gender non-conforming) people. We take refuge together in the diversity of our community and in embracing ourselves fully, no part left out. With our practice we cultivate mindfulness, lovingkindness and compassion to support healing our hearts and the potential to realize a peace that is not dependent on the external conditions of the world. This retreat is open to those with all levels of experience.

Instructions for Insight Meditation practice including guided meditations, Dharma talks, and practice meetings will be offered. Each day will include alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, and will emphasize the continuity of practice in all activities throughout the day.

Scholarship offerings: In returning to the land, we will also be returning to our pre-pandemic scholarship options and policies. All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($50/night). While we are not able to offer “no one turned away”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings.

2021-09-21 (5 days) Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  
2021-09-22 Refuge in Sangha 47:47
Leslie Booker
Reflections on what it has meant to find true refuge, by experiencing the generosity of Sangha through grief, through isolation and through their wisdom.
2021-09-23 Body as Elements: The First Foundation of Mindfulness as a Trauma Informed Practice 47:15
Leslie Booker
A trauma informed practice that allows participants to explore the first foundation of mindfulness through the lens of using nature as a refuge.
2021-09-24 Bringing Tenderness to the Hindrances 26:28
Leslie Booker
Bringing tenderness to the hindrances that arise in our practice allows us to see them as a portal to wisdom.
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