Teachers
Dana DePalma, Ying Chen
Location
Online
Prerequisite
Completion of one weeklong (5+ nights) online or in-person Nine Bodies Insight retreat
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 8 days as valuable intensive practice time, even if you are practicing in multiple, interactive situations such as work and relational life. Each “Flexible Practice Intensive” has a theme this one is “Discovering the Contented Mind-Heart:”
The guided meditations will include the Arriving Sequence, Nine Bodies Insight Practice, and short teaching stories and poetry.
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 every day at 7:30 pm PT.
The practice support groups will be offered at a variety of times throughout the “Flexible Practice Intensive.” The Dharma Ground Temple Hall (online) will also be open for silent, self-practice in community 24/7. The guided meditations will be recorded and shared.
This “Flexible Practice Intensive” is timed to begin immediately following “Discovering the Contented Mind-Heart: An 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 completely by donation. Your donation includes both teacher support (dāna) and organizational support for everything in this program.
The suggested donation range is $75 - $750. You are invited to offer what is appropriate given your life circumstances (including an offering outside of the suggested range). All offerings are gratefully accepted. All registration offerings are tax-deductible.