John Orr: Taking a Deep Breath of Gratitude

It’s an interesting time to be alive on our planet! Living through a deadly  pandemic, needing to confront a racist history in our country, and feeling the pain of the earth’s environment have been strong catalysts for change in our world. Indeed our planet seems to be going through a great transition and so are we, as its inhabitants.

As  humans, we are creatures of habit, and we experience fear and stress  when the circumstances of our lives are so uncertain, and we feel a loss  of control. Amidst challenging times, what is the ground for our  suffering? How can we find  spaciousness and freedom even when life seems so uncertain and  difficult? Using the wisdom practices of Vipassana and Pure Awareness  and our heart-centered meditations, we have the tools needed to navigate  the bumpy road ahead. Can we take a deep breath of gratitude for all the light and love in the universe which is being offered to us amidst all the change?

Join us for this retreat as we have the opportunity to slow down and connect with our wise and loving hearts. The retreat will include meditation instructions, guided heart-centered practices, and Dharma talks and discussion. Chanting from various spiritual traditions brings energy and joy to our retreat.

Additional information about the retreat, our teacher John Orr, and the retreat schedule will be available soon.