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February 2020
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20 Feb 3pm to 23 Feb 2pm – Garrison Institute (Garrison NY, USA)
Secular dharma in theory and practice
a workshop led by Stephen Batchelor and Marlon Barrios Solano
Secular dharma is a radical project to rethink the Buddha’s dharma from the ground up in order to address the condition of modernity. This workshop will explore the foundational insights of secular dharma and consider how they contribute to our contemplative, ethical and social practice of human flourishing.
garrisoninstitute.org/event/secular-dharma-in-theory-and-practice-with-stephen-batchelor
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26 Feb to 1 March – Upaya Zen Center (Santa Fe NM, USA)
Autonomy, imagination and care
A retreat led by Stephen Batchelor
This retreat will focus on the cultivation of three interconnected themes that constitute the heart of contemporary dharma practice:
◼ autonomy – the inner freedom to respond rather than react to life situations;
◼ imagination – the capacity to engage creatively with all activities; and
◼ care – an openhearted concern for oneself and others to flourish.
Such a perspective encourages a way of life that is less constrained by psychological habit and social pressures, rendering one more willing and able to assume responsibility and take risks. It offers a path to increased aesthetic sensitivity with regard to both nature and art, while also refining the empathetic capacity to engage with the suffering of others.
upaya.org/program/autonomy-imagination-and-care-2020/?id=2193
March 2020
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14 March – Lyon Room, Home of Compassion (Wellington, New Zealand)
Summer meditation retreat for secular Buddhists
facilitated by Alex Carr
Join us for a friendly and relaxed meditation retreat. It’s the perfect opportunity to deeply reconnect with your mindfulness practice, settle your mind, and to meet other practitioners. All experience levels are welcome, from beginner to more experienced meditators. The retreat is is limited to twelve people so register now!
http://www.onemindfulbreath.org.nz/events/summer-meditation-retreat
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25 – 29 March – Buddhistisches Zentrum Scheibbs (Scheibbs, Austria)
A secular buddhist retreat
led by Martine and Stephen Batchelor
In this retreat, we will explore the kind of dharma practice that may arise in the kind of Buddhism that has been stripped of the religious, dogmatic and patriarchal vestiges found in traditional Asian societies. In the modern secular and contingent world, secular Buddhism teaches and puts into practice what is meant by philosophy, psychology and literature.
bzs.at/index.php/ein-skularer-buddhistischer-retreat-2015
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26 – 31 March – Questhaven Retreat (San Marcos, California, USA)
Reflective Meditation: re-learning and remembering trust
led by Linda Modaro and Bill Wellhouse
During this five-night, six-day residential retreat, we will teach an open meditation practice that is followed by reflection and journaling. We welcome continuing students, as well as meditators who are new to our orientation towards meditation practice and retreats. The roots of this practice are to be found in the Buddha’s early teachings and are based on learning to trust the ways of knowing that develop in meditation, enabling you to be more responsive and present in your life.
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April 2020
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15 – 19 April – Heartwood Refuge (Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA)
The dharma of everyday living: exploring the relational and emotional aspects of mindfulness
led by Eden Tull and Dave Smith (Secular Dharma Foundation)
This retreat will be an opportunity to use mindfulness practice to create a deeper connection and understanding of our hearts and minds. The practices and teachings will offer a comprehensive system of training to bring our practice of mindfulness and dharma into all areas of our lives. This will allow us to uncover a happiness of being that is supported by a deeper intimacy with all of life.
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25 – 26 April – Online via Zoom (link will be sent after registration)
Reflective Meditation: International Online Retreat – in your home
led by Linda Modaro and Nelly Kaufer
During this online retreat, we will teach an open meditation practice that is followed by reflection and journaling. We welcome continuing students, as well as meditators who are new to our orientation towards meditation practice and retreats. The roots of this practice are to be found in the Buddha’s early teachings and are based on learning to trust the ways of knowing that develop in meditation, enabling you to be more responsive and present in your life.
An on-line retreat helps establish or deepen your meditation practices, and integrate them into your everyday life. You will inevitably bring your life right into your meditation and your retreat, because the retreat resides in your home. Reflective meditation encourages and supports secular, independent practice that fits with the conditions of your life. The schedule will be adapted for multiple time zones during the hours of 7am PST and 8pm PST. We welcome meditators from all time zones in the US, Australia and New Zealand, and Europe. Ways to participate: • From the comfort of your own home• Retreat to a “getaway destination” while participating• If you are a member of a sangha, you could “get together” as a group and participate. Whether you are new to practice or our reflective approach, please consider joining us.
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June 2020
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6 – 10 June – Big Bear Retreat Center (Big Bear, California, USA)
The Dharma of Awareness, Emotion and Meaning
led by Dave Smith and Eve Ekman
Secular Dharma is a practice that recognizes the integration of psychology, science and various therapeutic modalities within the contemplative practices of the Buddhist tradition. From this perspective, we will traverse the complex territories of meaning, empathy and emotional awareness as it’s understood from recent findings within western contemplative traditions. During this retreat opportunity we will explore these practices and ideas within the structure of silent periods of mindfulness practice, secular and Dharma teachings, educational lecture and group process.
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September 2020
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25 – 30 September – Columbine Inn and Conference Center (Taos, New Mexico, USA)
Reflective Meditation: Vulnerability and Self-Compassion
led by Linda Modaro and Nelly Kaufer
During this five-night, six-day residential retreat, we will teach an open meditation practice that is followed by reflection and journaling. We welcome continuing students, mentees who want to offer this orientation to their communities, as well as, meditators who are new to our orientation towards meditation practice and retreats. The roots of this practice are to be found in the Buddha’s early teachings and are based on learning to trust the ways of knowing that develop in meditation, enabling you to be more responsive and present in your life.
Click here for more information on the retreat.