5-day Dynamic Awakening a Retreat for our times
with the Dharma Gaia Community
Inspired and uplifted by the Training in Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (Plum Village https://plumvillage.org/courses/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet), we are expanding our collective understanding and practice in the triple manifestations of the Meditator the Artist and the Warrior
How do we manifest these aspects of stillness and action
How do we enhance our Zen clarity on the cushion and use it in our daily life to cut through illusion and relieve suffering
How can our Meditation truly transform the everyday life of the individual and the collective?
. Please join the community as we explore, through our collective practice, the essential qualities of the Contemplative, the Artist and the Warrior.
This retreat is open to all who are committed to nourishing stability, wisdom, compassion and creativity as skillful means to power spiritual well-being and wise action
During this retreat we will enjoy sessions of formal sitting and walking meditation, teachings and group discussions, deep relaxation, creative expression, yoga and Chi-Qong. There will also be periods of silence and space for deep rest and personal reflections.
Retreat Cost:
$520 - $475 for food and accommodation (sliding scale, please pay according to your financial capacity) plus please offer DANA for the teachers (see notes below)
TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING please make payment into: 03-0458-0013241-000
As we have limited space we ask also that you confirm your payment with an email to peace@dharmagaia.org and indicate in the email if this is your first retreat with us.
Dana for the Teachers and Teachings. In line with the Buddhist tradition that inspired our teachers to train and practice for the sake of all beings, our Teaching is offered on the basis of Dana - generosity and mutual support. Please offer your Dana for the teachings into this DANA ACCOUNT -03 0458 0238459 000 (or offer into the Dana bowl at the time of the retreat) Dana - donation payments are tax-deductible so need be referenced as Dana or Donation. You can find more information here. When making a Dana payment via internet banking, Please include ‘Teacher’s Dana’ in the reference field.
How to register:
Places on this retreat are limited and often fill quickly. We welcome your early registration by emailing us your details to dharmagaia.org@gmail.com subject line Zen on and off the cushion. Confirmation of a place on the retreat will be subject to acceptance, followed by full payment of the retreat fee.
GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
When we prepare for a retreat each one of you counts and is counted in the preparations. As we are often booked out quite quickly, a cancellation can prevent someone else from joining us, so we ask that you let us know as quickly as possible if you need to cancel so that we can offer your place to someone else. We understand that this is not always possible.
In the event of a cancellation up to 10 days before the starting date of the retreat, we can offer a 75% refund, or the funds can be carried over to your next retreat.
However, a cancellation within 10 days of the retreat starting date is non-refundable.
We write this in light of goodwill and in the understanding that life being life, things may change at the very last minute. Please, contact us to share/explain your circumstances.