Teachers
Dana DePalma, Ying Chen, Alex Haley
Location
Online
Prerequisite
Two Nine Bodies Insight weeklong retreats
Description
Flexible Practice Intensives are an innovative Dharma Ground offering. They include 1-2 guided meditations per day, drop-in practice support meetings, and evening silent Candlelight meditations.
These Flexible Practice Intensives can be held as a period of seclusion/dedicated silent practice or as a time of intentional practice that includes work and life responsibilities. You’ll be encouraged to hold these 21 days as valuable intensive practice time, even if you are practicing in multiple, interactive situations such as work and relational life.
The guided meditations will include the Arriving Sequence, Nine Bodies Insight Practice, and short teaching stories and poetry. The teachers will follow the inspiration that arises from practicing together in a free flowing way.
Schedule: Guided meditations every day at 7:30 am PT, and some days also at either 11:00 am PT or 6:00 pm PT. (We will include the Tuesday/Friday 7:30 am PT and Wednesday 6:00 pm PT Community Meditations as part of our schedule.) We will also have silent Candlelight meditations evening at 7:00 pm PT. The drop-in practice support schedule will be posted closer to the program start.
This Flexible Practice Intensive is timed to begin immediately following the Experienced Students Retreat to flow with the momentum of the retreat. However, enrollment is open regardless of whether or not you are able to attend the retreat. All members of our community (who meet the prerequisite) who feel drawn to this flexible intensive form are warmly welcome to join us.
The theme for this Flexible Practice Intensive is Wholeness and Unity, as part of our winter and spring ++exploration of this theme++.
Model of Mutual Support
This program is offered in the Buddhist tradition of dāna, which means freely giving. When you register, you will see donation options ranging from $150 - $1,500. However, you are welcome to offer any amount you wish below or above this range. Finances need not be a barrier to participation. Any offering is gratefully accepted, tax-deductible, and supports both the teachers and Dharma Ground.