Practice Intensive

3-Week Flexible Practice Intensive (Save the Date)

February 14 - March 6, 2027

Teachers

Dana DePalma, Ying Chen, Alex Haley

Location

Online

Prerequisite

Two Nine Bodies Insight weeklong retreats

Description
Flexible Practice Intensives pair two things: an invitation to practice with real intention and continuity over 21 days, and the flexibility to do so in whatever way your life allows. Each day includes guided meditations, optional drop-in practice support meetings, and silent morning meditations and silent evening Candlelight meditations. You may engage with all of it, or you may engage with what you can. Everything is recorded and available. The Dharma Ground Temple Hall (online) is always open for silent practice in community.

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.

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.