Lapis Lazuli Light – Nourish the Body, Emotion and Spirit with Color and Open the Heart Thursday, September 2 –Tuesday, September 7 By invitation The natural color and radiance of body and mind can be restored and enhanced through painting, color light, color visualization, movement, sound, observing color in nature and taking in food with color and light.
Women Moving Millions Saturday, September 11 –Monday, September 13 By invitation Women Moving Millions is a donor initiative in partnership with the Women's Funding Network which seeks to raise the bar on women's giving and amplify the voice of women and girls worldwide.
Amnesty International USA Tuesday, September 14 –Thursday, September 16 By invitation The US section of the international human rights organization Amnesty International is holding a staff retreat for the Organizing, Membership & Campaigns department.
Mindful Parenting: Conceptualization and Measurement Tuesday, September 14 –Thursday, September 16 By invitation Research, practice and policy experts convene to develop a compelling and strategic research agenda to advance the developing field of mindful parenting.
Silent Retreat with Gangaji Sunday, September 19 –Friday, September 24 With prerequisites An opportunity to let the psyche unwind and sink into the vast simplicity of being, deepening the realization that the wellspring of joy and wholeness is already alive within you.
Finding the Felt Sense: A Telephone Course with David I. Rome Wednesday, September 22 –Wednesday, October 20 » Register Now Open to the public Drawing on breakthrough Focusing practice and traditional Buddhist mindfulness-awareness meditation, this five-session telecourse gets you in touch with the body's deep, non-verbal knowing about life challenges in order to uncover fresh insights.
Barry Magid: Ordinary Mind Zendo Retreat Thursday, October 14 –Sunday, October 17 With prerequisites An intensive Zen retreat with psychoanalyst and Zen teacher Barry Magid, illuminating the barriers to "just sitting."
Dedication of the Garrison Institute's New Labyrinth Sunday, October 17 –Sunday, October 17 Open to the public A newly designed and installed seven-circuit spiral labyrinth now graces the Garrison Institute grounds. An outdoor event to dedicate the labyrinth, with music and light refreshments, will be held on October 17 at 3pm.
Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a World in Peril Wednesday, October 20 –Wednesday, October 20 Open to the public Do we have a moral obligation to the future to leave a world as rich in possibilities as our own? This town hall community think tank meeting is a chance to bring together the wisdom and good moral sense of the people in the room, to wrestle with hard and urgent questions.
Core Energetics Friday, November 5 –Sunday, November 7 With prerequisites Trainings designed to help release past emotional blocks toward the expression of true self. For mental health professionals and aspiring Core Energetic Practitioners.
The Alchemist Workparty: Annual Gathering Tuesday, November 9 –Friday, November 12 By invitation An annual gathering of organizational consultants, university teachers, Buddhist program administrators and teachers, and writers.
Core Energetics Friday, December 10 –Sunday, December 12 With prerequisites Trainings designed to help release past emotional blocks toward the expression of true self. For mental health professionals and aspiring Core Energetic Practitioners.
New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care: Annual Contemplative Care Retreat Thursday, January 13 –Sunday, January 16 Open to the public Combining Buddhist teachings with periods of meditation, didactics, small group work, and question and answer periods, this retreat will provide an opportunity to explore the depths of our inner wisdom and compassion.
February, 2011
Sensei Janet Jiryu Abels and Sensei Gregory Hosho Abels: Still Mind Zendo Retreat Friday, February 11 –Sunday, February 13 Open to the public The weekend consists primarily of zazen (sitting meditation), kin-hin (walking meditation), two dharma talks, samu (work practice) and the opportunity to meet privately with one of the two Still Mind Zendo teachers.
Barry Magid: Ordinary Mind Zendo Retreat Friday, February 18 –Sunday, February 20 With prerequisites An intensive Zen retreat with psychoanalyst and Zen teacher Barry Magid, illuminating the barriers to "just sitting."
Compassion and Presence: Training for Healthcare Professionals and Volunteers Friday, March 11 –Monday, March 14 Open to the public Compassion and Presence offers the opportunity to learn contemplative resources that support you in your life and work, and enhance the way you offer care - with a renewed sense of joy, confidence, and fulfillment.
Self Realization Fellowship: New York Regional Retreat Friday, April 22 –Sunday, April 24 With prerequisites An opportunity to share with like minded devotees of Paramahansa Yogananda and his teachings of unconditional love for God, as disseminated by Self-Realization Fellowship.
Open Gate Sangha: Adyashanti Retreat Friday, May 13 –Friday, May 20 This retreat is for those who desire to deeply realize the truth of their being and the essence of existence.
Gelek Rimpoche Friday, May 27 –Monday, May 30 Open to the public Please check back soon for further details.
June, 2011
2011 Senior Buddhist Teacher’s Meeting Sunday, June 5 –Wednesday, June 8 By invitation Conference of Senior North American Buddhist teachers from different lineages and traditions.
2011 Buddhist Teacher’s Council Wednesday, June 8 –Saturday, June 11 By invitation The 2011 meeting continues the past series of collaborative teacher meetings held in the U.S., Dharamsala, and in Europe.
Barry Magid: Ordinary Mind Zendo Retreat Friday, August 5 –Thursday, August 11 With prerequisites An intensive Zen retreat with psychoanalyst and Zen teacher Barry Magid, illuminating the barriers to "just sitting."
September, 2011
Wisdom University Seminar: Jim Garrison - Wisdom and Civilization Sunday, September 25 –Friday, September 30 Open to the public Examine how wisdom has emerged during times of acute societal distress, when economic disruption, ecological instability, social alienation, and political incompetence converge to produce widespread unease.
Sensei Janet Jiryu Abels and Sensei Gregory Hosho Abels: Still Mind Zendo Retreat Friday, November 11 –Sunday, November 13 Open to the public The weekend consists primarily of zazen (sitting meditation), kin-hin (walking meditation), two dharma talks, samu (work practice) and the opportunity to meet privately with one of the two Still Mind Zendo teachers.
Barry Magid: Ordinary Mind Zendo Retreat Thursday, November 17 –Sunday, November 20 With prerequisites An intensive Zen retreat with psychoanalyst and Zen teacher Barry Magid, illuminating the barriers to "just sitting."
Retreats & Gatherings 