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SUMMARY:Finding Courage In A World On Fire
DESCRIPTION:*****THIS RETREAT IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES******\n\nResting in the Heart of What Is\nA Meditation Retreat for All Practitioners\n  \n“We must become more familiar with our inner spaciousness-where the pleasure \nof resting in awareness is accessible\, sacred & healing.” – Rashid Hughes \nIn a world that moves too fast and asks too much\, we invite you to pause. \nInspired by Rashid Hughes’ contemplative framework: R.E.S.T.-A Practice for the Tired & Weary and Gaylon Ferguson’s Welcoming Beginner’s Mind\, this retreat invites a return to the natural ease and wisdom of presence. Through the liberating practices of rest\, curiosity\, and compassionate awareness\, we’ll slow down and remember the wholeness that has always been within us. \nTogether\, we will also explore the liberating power of beginner’s mind — not as a technique to master\, but as a radical return to the freshness of this moment. In this spirit\, we are not gathering to become better meditators or more productive selves. We are gathering to stop\, to rest\, and to touch the natural confidence and resilience that arise when we release striving and dwell in effortless presence. \nThroughout our time together\, we will: \n\nCultivate the spaciousness of natural awareness\, beyond self-improvement or performance\nDeepen in effortless resting — a trust in being\, rather than doing\nAcknowledge and tend to the symptoms of burnout\, both personal and collective\nInvestigate how slowing down is an act of resistance and an entryway into genuine liberation\nReclaim confidence not as a rigid stance\, but as a tender\, alive knowing that we belong\nBuild resilience through community\, silence\, movement\, and shared presence\n\nThis retreat is open to all practitioners of meditation\, those just beginning\, and those returning again and again. Whether your practice is fresh or weathered\, whether you feel confident or uncertain\, you are welcome here. \nRashid\, & Gaylon offer this retreat not as an escape from the world\, but as a wholehearted encounter with it and with yourself. The invitation is simple: to be here\, just as you are. \nCome rest. Come be. Come begin again. \n  \n  \nTEACHERS  \n  \n  \n \nRashid Hughes is an intersectional-contemplative teacher\, writer\, and restorative justice facilitator who envisions a transformed world where everyone lives with deep connection to nature and one another. He is a certified Mindfulness Teacher\, Yoga Instructor\, Restorative Justice Facilitator\, and Fire Pujari from the Kashi tradition. Rashid is a co-founder of the Heart Refuge Mindfulness Community\, which focuses on mindfulness practices within the experiences and cultures of Black\, Indigenous\, and other People of Color (BIPOC). In 2024\, Rashid served as the Mindfulness Director of the Inaugural Cohort of the Howard University Contemplative Justice Fellowship program. He draws inspiration from various wisdom traditions\, his personal experience as a Black man\, and his teachings emphasize that spiritual practices can serve as a radical source of personal and collective liberation. With great joy\, Rashid is dedicated to nurturing life at home with his wife and daughter. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nGaylon Ferguson\, PhD was core faculty in both Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies at Naropa University\, in Boulder\, Colorado. He was an acharya\, or senior teacher\, in the Shambhala International Buddhist community. After studying meditation and Buddhist philosophy with Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa in the 1970s and 1980s\, Ferguson became a Fulbright Fellow to Nigeria and completed a doctoral degree in cultural anthropology at Stanford University. After several years of teaching cultural anthropology at the University of Washington\, he became teacher-in-residence at Karmê Chöling Buddhist Retreat Center\, through 2005\, when he joined the faculty of Naropa University.\nThe author of three books (Natural Wakefulness\, Natural Bravery\, and Welcoming Beginner’s Mind)\, he contributed the foreword to Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us About Race\, Resilience\, Transformation and Freedom. \n  \n_________ \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n\n  \n  \n\n*****THIS RETREAT IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES******
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/resting-in-the-heart-of-being/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute with Rupert Spira
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nFor those who love to dive deeply into the heart of the non-dual understanding\, retreats offer an unprecedented opportunity: seven days with Rupert and friends\, nestled in a beautiful location in nature\, where we steep together in the peace of our true nature. Retreats gather us in the heart of being\, where we spend our days in self-abidance\, friendship and creativity. \nEach day features a guided meditation in which we rest in being\, as being\, as well as a dialogue in which we discuss the non-dual understanding. Between gatherings\, we enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals\, where the love and understanding effortlessly transmits itself through friendship. In the evenings\, we might relax with friends\, watch a film together or celebrate through poetry and music. \nWhether you seek peace\, happiness\, truth\, love or freedom—or if you would simply like to reunite with old friends—retreats provide the priceless opportunity to taste your true nature in an atmosphere of kindness and beauty. The people you meet on retreat will quickly become your non-dual family\, so please join us as we gather in the spirit of friendship to celebrate the unity of being. \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, you will be able to join from your own home via livestream. Livestream tickets give access to all sessions during the retreat\, plus you can connect with the community around the world in dedicated Q&A sessions. Replays are available for a week after the retreat. This way you can easily watch again or catch up on any missed sessions due to time zone differences. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nRupert Spira\, a renowned British spiritual teacher\, has spent 40 years studying non-dual traditions\, including the teachings of P.D. Ouspensky\, Krishnamurti\, Rumi\, Shankaracharya\, Ramana Maharshi\, Nisargadatta\, Robert Adams\, Atmananda Krishnamenon\, Jean Klein\, and his main teacher\, Francis Lucille. He is the author of The Transparency of Things\, Presence\, The Ashes of Love and The Light of Pure Knowing. For more information on Rupert’s work please visit www.rupertspira.com \n\n  \n  \n\nPLEASE REGISTER AT RUPERTSPIRA.COM (follow this link) \n  \n_____ \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/7-day-retreat-at-garrison-institute-with-rupert-spira-october-2025-2-2/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
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SUMMARY:Becoming Bodhisattvas - Confidence and Lineage
DESCRIPTION:A silent meditation retreat with Ethan Nichtern\, Maho Kawachi\, Lou Sharma and Heather Shaw\nMany of us are longing for an in-depth\, in-person meditation retreat. This is a great opportunity to do so. Like last year\, this retreat will focus on practices and teachings related to the path of the Bodhisattva\, a body of teachings all about a compassionate and wise way of being in world in turmoil. \nThis year we will focus on the theme of Lineage. Each year of this retreat is similarly structured\, and designed to be welcoming to new students\, while still offering a richness of new practices and insights for returning participants. This retreat will include three full days of silence practice so that we can go much deeper into our own experience and support each other’s practice in a way we almost never get to do when we’re in our daily grinds. On the last full day of retreat\, we take more time to process the teachings together in an interpersonal and communal way. \nAt this year’s retreat\, we will practice ample mindfulness meditation. The teachings of the retreat will focus further on teachings and practices from Ethan’s newest book\, Confidence. We will explore “The Four Powers of Confidence\,” with a focus on discovering\, imagining\, and harnessing the deep power that lies dormant in each of our lineages – your ancestral lineage\, your cultural heritage\, and your spiritual lineages of awakening. We will again focus on the pithy meditation practice of “Windhorse\,” along with teachings on how to invoke the support of your lineage and work with any wounds or obstacles that might be present for you when you look to your ancestral and spiritual heritage.” There is no expectation that students are familiar with these concepts before attending retreat! \n  \nTAKING REFUGE\nThe retreat will include the opportunity to formally take either the Refuge or Bodhisattva Vow\, or reaffirm your vows if you have already taken them\, on Friday afternoon\, October 3rd. As we will be approaching the vow from the structure of the Tantric (Vajrayana) Buddhist system\, it is required that a student has already taken the Refuge vows in any lineage if they want to formally enter the Bodhisattva Path. \nIf you would like to formally take the Refuge or Bodhisattva Vow for the first time (it is generally not recommended to take both simultaneously\, but to leave 6 months to a year between the two to work with one before moving on to the next)\, please email connect@ethannichtern.com with your intention. If you do not want to formally take either vow\, you are still more than welcome to attend the ceremony and contemplate the intention and practice of making the commitment to awakening in your own way. The vows are fully optional. Buddhist people\, Buddh-ish people\, and those of us who just can’t stand labels are all welcome at this retreat! \nWe hope you can join this growing annual community of practitioners. \n  \nRecommended Reading\n(bring to the retreat\, or we will have copies on site for sale) \nConfidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Wins by Ethan Nichtern \nFurther Recommending Readings will be shared prior to  the retreat. \n \nTEACHERS\n  \nHead Teacher – Ethan Nichtern \nEthan Nichtern is a Senior Buddhist teacher\, and is the author of the acclaimed book The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path which was selected as one of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2015\, and one of Tech Insider’s “9 Books That Define 2015.” He is the author of three other books\, and his next book Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life’s Eight Wordly Winds. \nEthan founded the Interdependence Project\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to secular Buddhist practice and transformational activism and arts\, and served as executive Director from 2007-2011. \nFor the past 21 years\, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around New York City and North America and Europe\, along with working with students privately. He has primarily studied in the Shambhala and other Tibetan traditions\, but has also studied Theravadan and Soto Zen Buddhism. He is also an avid yoga practitioner. He served as Shastri\, or Senior Teacher-In-Residence\, for the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York\, from 2010-2018. \n  \nAssistant Teacher – Maho Kawachi \nMaho Kawachi was born and raised in Tokyo\, Japan. She landed in NYC in 1992 and decided to make the city her home. She encountered meditation in 2000\, and studied in the lineage of Insight Meditation and Vipassana until she entered Vajrayana Path in 2008. Her training as a meditation teacher includes Interedependence Project\, MMTCP\, etc. She teaches at Open Heart Project and assists teaching for Dharma Moon Year Long Buddhist Study. She also volunteered at Rikers Island/s women’s facility. Her new interest is combining meditation and outdoor experience and leading the experience to students. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAssistant Teacher – Lou Sharma \nLou Sharma has practiced meditation for over a decade\, and has studied Dharma within Tibetan Buddhist traditions since 2016. In 2021\, she completed Dharma Moon’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training. Lou is interested in the ways mindfulness can empower more compassionate cultures of work\, inspired by 10+ years of experience as a corporate researcher and brand strategist. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nYoga Teacher – Heather Shaw \nSince 1998\, Heather has been a student of yoga and meditation\, steeped in the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism\, as well as Western psychotherapy and neuroscience. Embodied practice is at the root of her offerings\, which are influenced by her unique background in dance/choreography\, combined with nearly two decades of yoga teaching experience\, all underpinned by dedicated scholarship in both dharmic philosophy and contemplative psychotherapy. \n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS\nThere are a limited number of partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please visit us here for more information\, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application\, wait to hear from us. For questions\, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org. \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \nIf you are experiencing issues with our check-out cart loading\, please click here to complete your transaction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/becoming-bodhisattvas-confidence-and-lineage/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:New York Zen Center Contemplative Care Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:led by Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei and Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei (founders and guiding teachers of the New York Zen Center)\, with Pamela Ayo Yetunde\nand visiting teachers & friends Dan Harris & Dr. Bianca Harris\n  \nThe annual Contemplative Care Retreat is an invitation to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect—with yourself\, with others. \nRooted in Zen teachings and the Bodhisattva path\, this retreat offers a space to deepen your meditation practice\, engage in meaningful dialogue\, and cultivate compassionate presence in all aspects of life. The practice of contemplative care offers an exploration of relationship\, courage\, and connection—a way of meeting ourselves and each other with openness and kindness. \nTogether\, we will reflect on how to nurture resilience\, awaken to the fullness of our experience\, and serve with greater wisdom and compassion. \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n  \nThrough meditation\, dharma talks\, experiential learning exercises\, personal meetings with teachers\, shared meals\, periods of noble silence\, and more\, we will create a space of practice\, rest\, and renewal. \n  \nWHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?\n  \nThis annual retreat is open to all\, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner seeking to refresh your practice! We welcome anyone who wishes to explore the intersection of contemplative practice and compassionate care. \nFor alumni of our Foundations in Contemplative Care program or our Contemplative Medicine Fellowship\, this retreat serves as an annual reunion—an opportunity to reconnect\, meet other practitioners\, and nourish your practice within a like-minded community. \nJoin us for this transformative retreat\, where we will cultivate presence\, deepen our care\, and walk the path of practice\, together. \n_____\n \nSESSHIN TEACHERS\n  \n \nChodo Robert Campbell Sensei\, GC-C\, NYZC Co-Founder\, Vice President\, & Guiding Teacher is a Zen teacher\, bereavement specialist\, grief counselor and a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death & dying\, aging\, and sobriety. The educational non-profit he co-founded\, the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\, touches thousands of lives every year through its numerous educational programs\, contemplative retreats\, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices. Chodo has been featured in the New York Times\, PBS\, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets. \n  \nKoshin Paley Ellison Sensei\, MFA\, LMSW\, DMIN\, NYZC Co-Founder\, President & Guiding Teacher author\, Zen teacher\, Jungian psychotherapist\, leader in contemplative care\, and co-founder of an educational non-profit called the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. His books\, grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practice\, have gained national attention. Through its numerous educational programs\, contemplative retreats\, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices\, the New York Zen Center touches thousands of lives every year. Koshin has appeared on dozens of podcasts and his work has been featured in the New York Times\, PBS\, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets. He is the author of Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity\, Courage\, and Compassion (Balance/Hachette\, 2022); Wholehearted: Slow Down\, Help Out\, Wake Up (Wisdom Publications\, 2019). And the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care (Wisdom Publications\, 2016). \n  \nDan Harris is a fidgety\, skeptical ABC News anchor who had a panic attack live on “Good Morning America\,” which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book\, 10% Happier\, and launch the 10% Happier podcast. Guests include legendary meditation teachers — from the Dalai Lama to Western masters — as well as scientists\, and even the odd celebrity. But the show also ventures beyond meditation\, bringing on leading researchers in areas such as social anxiety\, bias\, creativity\, productivity\, and relationships. \n  \nDr. Bianca Harris is a specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Her expertise is in treating patients who have been admitted to the hospital ward or intensive care unit with breathing problems due to cancer and its related-treatments. Over the past few years she has also been writing a personal narrative on imposter syndrome as it pertains to women in academic medicine. Lastly\, she diverts much attention to raising her son (Alexander)\, husband (Dan) and 3 cats (Ruby\, Toby and Steve). \n  \n\n Please Click here to REGISTER\n  \n  \n  \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/nyzc-contemplative-care-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Breath\, Body\, Mind Workshop with Ron Hershey
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for anyone looking to develop better coping skills for handling stress and anxiety\, and will incorporate ancient and modern techniques to improve physical and emotional well-being. Based on the work of the eminent integrative psychiatrist and author\, Dr. Richard Brown of Columbia University\, this approach utilizes repeated rounds of gentle movement\, guided breathing and meditation to address imbalances of our stress response system. \nAppropriate for anyone regardless of their level of previous experience with breathwork or meditation. \n  \nTIMING\nThe course will run from 2:30 p.m. ET to 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday September 13\, 2025. \nCheck-in will run from 2:15 p.m. ET to 2:30 p.m. ET \n  \n  \nAbout Breath-Body-Mind\nThis approach has been used very successfully with those who have been previously frustrated in their attempts to meditate. Long time meditators have reported an added dimension to their practices with the BBM approach. Combining simple coordinated movements borrowed from Chinese Qi Gong and a technique known as coherent breathing\, Breath-Body-Mind has been found helpful in the treatment of PTSD. It has been taught to large groups as part of mission relief work in disaster areas such as civil-war torn Sudan and Rwanda\, post-tsunami Japan\, and in post-9/11 New York City\, to traumatized first responders. \n  \n  \nTEACHER\n \nRon Hershey is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in practice for 28 years. He has studied and taught this approach for the past 14 years. He considers it the single most effective approach for stress and anxiety management. \n  \n  \n_______ \n  \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/breath-body-mind-ron-hershey/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:A Christian Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Christian Contemplative practices that enable connection with God and embodiment of His word during this overnight retreat\n  \nThis Christian Meditation retreat will explore various ancient and modern contemplative practices aimed at increasing connection with God and embodiment of His Word. Participants will prayerfully select a Biblical passage to focus on throughout the retreat. \nSpecific practices experienced at the retreat include breathing meditation\, contemplative and centering prayer\, memorization of Biblical text\, walking meditation\, visualization among others. Everyone from beginners to more experienced meditators are encouraged to join! We will also enjoy a dinner on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday followed by a worship service to conclude the retreat. \n  \n  \nTEACHER\n  \n      \nDr. Ryan Erbe will guide participants through a series of Christian contemplative-based practices. Dr. Erbe received his PhD in Health Behavior and Human Development from Indiana University. He is currently the Director of Character Education in the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic and an Assistant Professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Erbe designs curriculum and teaches courses focused on Character Education and Psychology and conducts research on spirituality\, meditation\, emotion regulation\, resilience\, and character formation. He had led several meditation retreats at the Garrison Institute serving the community and West Point populations. Dr. Erbe is also an Adjunct Professor for the Mountain Theological Seminary where he teaches a course on counseling adolescents and served as the lead minister of the Hudson Valley Church for 4 years. He currently resides in Highland Falls\, NY with his wife Katie\, daughters Evelyn\, Vivian\, and Lilian\, and son William. \n_______ \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/christian-meditation-retreat-september-2025/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Mirror: Opening to a Boundless Sense of Self
DESCRIPTION:A DharmaPunx NYC Labor Day Retreat\n  \nJoin us for an in-person retreat over Labor Day weekend as we turn our collective attention toward one of the most liberating inquiries of the Buddhist path: expanding our awareness past our vulnerable identity beliefs—our sense of feeling separate\, unique\, damaged or alone. This small sense of self is shaped by vulnerability\, ongoing social comparison\, feelings of ‘not keeping up with others’ or ‘falling behind.’ \nAnd yet\, outside of this narrow identity there lies what we may call the “transcendent self”—a spacious awareness rooted in a sense of connectedness\, belonging\, fully arriving in one’s life. Freedom from suffering rests upon loosening the grip of the little self so that we can experience life more fully\, with wisdom and kindness for all beings\, including ourselves. \nRooted in meditation\, Buddhist teachings\, and somatic practice\, this retreat invites us to examine the habitual narratives that shape our sense of identity and keep us tethered to cycles of fear\, separation\, and suffering (dukkha). Through cultivating awareness and compassion\, we begin to see the self not as a solid entity\, but as a collection of conditioned experiences. As these constructions soften\, we gain access to a deeper\, freer way of being. \nThe title Beyond the Mirror points to this path of ego transcendence—where the burdens of our personal history\, fears\, and fixations begin to fall away\, replaced by a spacious presence and a relaxed\, interconnected awareness. The illusion of separateness dissolves\, and we begin to experience life from a transpersonal perspective—open\, available\, and unburdened. \nThis retreat will explore four core pathways to this freedom: \nMeditation Practices – Sitting and walking practices that cultivate concentration\, stillness\, and insight\, allowing the mind to rest in silence and clarity. \nRelational Connection – Interpersonal practices that help dissolve the illusion of separateness by tuning into shared human experiences\, emotions\, and existential truths. \nSomatic Awareness – Embodied practices\, including yoga\, breathwork\, and Somatic Experiencing\, that support nervous system regulation and help us drop the narrative of self by returning to the felt sense. \nSkillful Reflection – Dharma teachings and cognitive tools that point the way toward freedom—not by fixing the self\, but by seeing through it with wisdom and kindness. \nThis retreat is open to both new and experienced practitioners. Whether you are stepping onto the path for the first time or deepening a long-standing practice\, you are warmly welcome. We will also offer yoga/movement as an option in this session. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what becomes possible when we move beyond the mirror—and into the mystery of who we truly are. \nThis is an in-person retreat appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. \n\n  \nTEACHERS\n  \n\n Josh Korda has been the guiding teacher of DharmaPunx NYC since 2005\, and is a regular visiting teacher at Zen Care. He has a large Buddhist mentoring private practice and regularly authors pieces for Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle and Buddhadharma. More information and links to his podcast at www.dharmapunxnyc.com \n  \n  \n  \nKathy Cherry is a Somatic Experiencing® practitioner\, Mindfulness & Meditation instructor and coach with over two decades of dedicated mindfulness practice in the Insight Meditation tradition. She combines Somatic Experiencing® with Mindfulness and Buddhist teachings to create an integrative approach that helps connect the intellect\, body\, and senses to facilitate health and regulation. Her style emphasizes embodiment\, compassion\, and practical wisdom both in meditation practice and in everyday life. Learn more at http://www.kathycherry.com/. \n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS\n  \nPlease note that all scholarships have been issued for this gathering. We thank you for your interest and overwhelming response. We regret that we are not able to assist as more participants. We deeply appreciate your understanding. \n  \n \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/beyond-the-mirror-opening-to-a-boundless-sense-of-self-dharmapunx/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience for Communities
DESCRIPTION:A workshop to enhance capacities \nin the Hudson Valley\n  \nHow can cultivating resilience capacities—like emotional regulation\, social connection\, and deep relationship with nature—support our work and well-being in these uncertain times? \nJoin an upcoming\, experiential workshop designed for those on the front lines of climate adaptation\, community regeneration\, conservation\, and regional response and recovery efforts in the Hudson Valley. This workshop will provide a supportive environment and solid grounding during these times of rapid change across the region. Participants will deepen their personal and collective capacities for resilience\, drawing from science and the skills and wisdom cultivated through contemplative practices. \n  \nAPPLY HERE \n  \nThis workshop includes a delicious lunch and is free of charge for a limited number of participants in the Hudson Valley. \nWe’ll work with models of resilience from psychology\, ecology\, and systems thinking — examining how individuals\, communities\, and ecosystems can experience disruption\, reorganize\, and thrive in the face of adversity. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to be resourced and recharged at the beautiful Garrison Institute. Through guided practices and peer exchange\, we will learn practical tools and evidence-based methods for cultivating resilience. We will also deepen our understanding of why resilience matters and apply insights to our work throughout the Hudson Valley. \nThe workshop features the Garrison Institute’s Pathways to Planetary Health initiative and the Contemplative-Based Resilience program\, with an emphasis on blending science with core practical tools. We will also explore how a systems view of connection with community and nature can provide a clear sense of purpose and support ongoing preparedness for communities. \n  \n_____ \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n  \n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/building-resilience-for-communities/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTAMP:20260823T230800
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SUMMARY:Wholehearted Sesshin: Summer Silent Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\n  \nJoin us for an eight-day intensive silent retreat focusing on rediscovering our values and living life to the fullest. \nWe each have an enormous capacity for love — a deep well from which we can draw compassion and support for ourselves and for others. Teachings on the Precepts are both simple and transformative and are an invitation to close the gaps we create between ourselves and others — to wholeheartedly wake up to ourselves and to the world around us. \nNoble Silence is observed throughout the daily schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, chanting\, dharma talks\, personal interview with a teacher\, and body practice. \n  \nSESSHIN TEACHERS\n  \nChodo Robert Campbell Sensei is a co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care – a non-profit organization that focuses on the teaching of Zen and Buddhist practice with the goal to make them more accessible to people all around the world. The center delivers contemplative approaches to care through education\, personal caregiving\, and meditation practice. Chodo is a dynamic\, grounded\, and visionary leader and teacher; he has traveled extensively throughout the U.S instructing in various institutions. Sixty-thousand people listen to his podcasts each year. His passion lies in bereavement counseling and advocating for change in the way our healthcare institutions work with the dying. Chodo is part of the core faculty for the Buddhist Track in the Master in Pastoral Care and Counseling at NYZC’s education partner\, New York Theological Seminary. He is also on the faculty of the University of Arizona Medical School’s Center for Integrative Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine in San Diego. \n  \nKoshin Paley Ellison Sensei\, MFA\, LMSW\, DMIN\, is an author\, Zen teacher\, Jungian psychotherapist\, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. After many years as a chaplain and psychotherapist\, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education\, personal caregiving\, and Zen practice. Today\, New York Zen Center’s methodologies are internationally recognized—and have touched the lives of tens of thousands of individuals. Koshin is a world renowned thought leader in contemplative care. He is the author of Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity\, Courage\, and Compassion (Balance/Hachette\, 2022); Wholehearted: Slow Down\, Help Out\, Wake Up (Wisdom Publications\, 2019) and the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care (Wisdom Publications\, 2016). His work has been featured in the New York Times\, PBS\, CBS Sunday Morning\, Tricycle among other publications. He is currently on the faculty of the University of Arizona Medical School’s Center for Integrative Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship\, on Faculty of the Integrative Medicine Fellowship of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine\, and he is a visiting professor at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics\, of the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Medical School. \n  \nDorothy Dai-en Friedman Sensei: Dai-en’s spiritual journey began in the 60s when she was forced to seek help for a back injury. This event proved to be a wonderful preparation for her eventual immersion 20 years later in Buddhist Vipassana practice at Insight Meditation Center. After she established her Vipassana practice\, she then began her journey into Zen practice. Her teachers include Peter Mathiessen\, Joseph Goldstein\, Matt Flickstein\, and Maureen Stuart Roshi. Dai-en is now a Sensei at Ocean Zendo\, located on Eastern Long Island. She is honored to be invited to teach with Koshin and Chodo in the wonderful work at NYZC\, for the benefit of all beings\, as we live and die. \n  \n\nClick here to REGISTER\n  \n  \nCOVID-19\nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.\n 
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/wholehearted-sesshin-summer-silent-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contemplative-Based Resilience,Event,In Person
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SUMMARY:Synthesis For a Changing World: A Summit & Festival of Synthesis
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Like it or not\, everyone is a part of the universal and we must somehow tune in and willingly participate in the rhythms of universal life.”- Roberto Assagioli \nThe Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis (AAP) is delighted to convene this international gathering.\nThe world is facing significant changes\, and we stand at a threshold. \n\nIn this moment\, we are called to remember our deep belonging—to each other\, to the Earth\, to the Great Mystery of life. It is essential that we come together to forge powerful pathways of resilience\, courage\, and kinship; to explore soulful ways to navigate these uncertain times\, weaving our shared practices in creativity\, wisdom and will towards an emerging vision of a more connected and whole world. \nInspired by the work of Roberto Assagioli\, founder of Psychosynthesis\, Synthesis for a Changing World invites us to move beyond the familiar patterns and silos of our thinking\, training and disciplines. With guests from the sciences\, other transpersonal modalities and the wider psychological and psycho-social communities\, it is deeply aligned with the three-fold vision of Garrison. \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThis Summit is designed to identify and address essential questions: \n\n·What is being asked of us now\, at this critical time\, both individually and collectively?\n·What does the future hold\, and how can we help shape it?\n·What new collaborations may be required in these times\, and how do we best support these? \n\n\nYou Will Experience:\n·International Presenters & Experiential Workshops\n·Psychosynthesis Street Fair\, Dialogue Groups & Conversation Circles\n·Festival\, Arts\, Music\, Ceremony\, and Nature related activities \n\n“As long as self is defined as a singular noun\, the planet is cooked”. Dr. Daniel J. Siegel\, Garrison\, 2011 \n \ngraphic by Clare Goodwin\n  \n  \n  \nDISCOUNTS AVAILABLE\n“Various discounts are available for members\, students and other professional groups. You will have received an access code. Please make your selection below as displayed: you will be asked to enter the code on the next screen\, and the payable costs will be adjusted then.  The Synthesis Fund may be able to assist beyond what a person can afford. For information please email: conference@aap-psychosynthesis.org. \n \nWHAT IS INCLUDED?\nMeals: Vegetarian meals are prepared daily and served in the main dining room. (Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner) \nAccommodation On and Offsite: There are Single\, Double and Dorm rooms available. If you wish to stay off-site\, please register as a commuter. All prices shown below\, are per person rates. \nPlease note: Garrison Institute does not have a guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs only. Dorm rooms are on the fourth floor. \nProgram Fee: The AAP’s program fee of $290 is included in the overall pricing. \nEarly Bird Pricing: Sign up before April 27\, 2025 and receive the early bird rates outlined below! \n  \nGETTING HERE\nFor details on how to get here\, please visit this page. \n  \n  \nFEATURED PRESENTERS & INVITED GUESTS\nAnne and Tom Yeomans | Valerie Silidker | Didi Firman | Jon Schottland | Amy Spalding Fecher |Molly Young Brown and many others!\nPLUS Internationally: Kenneth Sorensen (Norway) | Petra Guggisberg Nocelli (Switzerland) & more … \n  \nPetra Guggisberg Nocelli is a member of the Swiss Association of Psychotherapists (ASP)\, TIST therapist\, trainer at the Institute of Psychosynthesis founded by R. Assagioli\, and teaching assistant of the Italian Society for Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (SIPT)\, Petra has published several articles and two comprehensive and exhaustive texts on Psychosynthesis that constitute a summary of the field. “The Way of Psychosynthesis – A Complete Guide with a biography of Roberto Assagioli” first published in Italian\, is now also available in English\, French and Spanish\, while the two volumes entitled “Know\, Love\, Transform Yourself – Theory\, Techniques\, and New Developments in Psychosynthesis” are available in English and Italian. She works as a psychotherapist in a private practice in Lugano (Switzerland) and leads courses and workshops on different topics such as Self-compassion\, Self-esteem\, Burnout prevention\, Creative use of aggressive energy\, Interpersonal relationships and communication. She has two beloved children\, Viola and Emiliano\, and two mischievous cats. For more information\, visit Petra’s website\, www.psicosintesi.ch/en/home\, and for links to her books\, visit www.psicosintesi.ch/en/books. \nKenneth Sørensen (1962) is a Danish author and psychotherapist with an MA in psychosynthesis psychotherapy from the University of East London. He has published more than 20 books on psychology and spirituality and has developed several methodologies on meditation and psycho-spiritual development. He is the author of six books and his latest is: The Soul of Psychosynthesis (2015)\, Integral Meditation (2016)\, and The Seven Types (2019). He is the former director of training at the Norwegian Institute of Psychosynthesis\, where he trained students in psychosynthesis psychotherapy. Kenneth Sørensen is also the CEO of JivaYou.com\, which offers identity profiles based on psychosynthesis typology. From his website\, www.kennethsorensen.dk\, he distributes books\, articles\, and e-books about psychosynthesis and transpersonal development. He also teaches transpersonal psychology on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@psychosynthesis_selfmastery He lives in Oslo\, Norway\, with his wife and daughter. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/synthesis-for-a-changing-world-a-summit-festival-of-synthesis-2/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Mind & Life Summer Research Institute 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nREIMAGINING CONTEMPLATIVE EDUCATION: \nSHAPING A COLLECTIVE FUTURE\n  \nThe Summer Research Institute (SRI) is an application-based program and will take place in-person at the Garrison Institute in upstate New York.  Applications are now closed. Upon notification of your accepted application\, you will be contacted directly with more information concerning the program schedule and how to register for the event. Plus\, stay tuned for updates on how you can join us via livestream for select sessions—details to come in the months ahead! \nThe Mind & Life Summer Research Institute (SRI) is a weeklong immersive program designed for deep\, interdisciplinary dialogue and personal reflection. Moving beyond traditional academic settings\, SRI provides a unique environment for collaborative inquiry and first-person exploration\, aiming to inspire real-world impact and foster holistic understanding of the mind\, society\, and global well-being. \n\n  \nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS\n\nRich Content & Format\n\nPlenary lectures\, panel discussions\, and breakout groups for deep dive sessions.\nPoster presentations and networking opportunities.\nDedicated spaces for relationship-building and support around shared interests and identities.\n\n\nContemplative Practices\n\nDaily time for meditation\, yoga\, and reflective nature walks.\nFull day retreat for immersion in silent contemplation.\n\n\nSupport for Emerging Changemakers & Researchers\n\nResearchers become eligible to apply for the Mind & Life Francisco J. Varela Research Grants.\n\n\n\n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC. \n\n  \nLEARN MORE\nFor more information and to register\, visit Mind and Life Institute’s page by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/mind-life-institute-summer-research-institute-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Retreat: Waking Up Fabulous - Taking Refuge & Care (2025)
DESCRIPTION:“Caring for myself is not self–indulgence\nIt is self-preservation\, and that is an act of political warfare.”\n~Audre Lorde~ \nOpen to all who identify as: Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Intersex\, or Queer +. Co-sponsored by the Insight Meditation Community of Washington\, and Cambridge Insight Meditation Center. \nThis retreat is an opportunity for us to come together as an LGBTQIA+ community and care for ourselves: to remember who we really are and to recollect our true inner goodness. We will explore ways of sustaining a kind heart\, a clear open mind\, and a strong body. We will engage with the ancient teachings and practices offered by the Buddha that cultivate compassion\, wisdom\, and skillful actions. \nAs LGBTQIA+ people\, in these challenging and difficult times\, we recollect the power of community to know that we are not alone\, and that together we can begin the healing of centuries of oppression and trauma within a deep knowing of our interconnectedness and interdependence. We learn to trust the unfolding of our lives and to act for the benefit of all beings. \nThis retreat will be held in Noble Silence. In silence\, we are illuminating the heart and mind. It is a real-time practice of stillness and clarity. Participants are asked and expected to refrain from using any electronic devices. This allows for a rare opportunity to unplug and get to know our own reality show with compassion and wisdom. Within this commitment\, we are the guardians to each other’s solitude while in this precious community. The more we know and understand our inner landscape\, the more we are able to engage with others and the world with both skill and grace. \nGuided meditation instructions\, Q&A\, heart practices\, gentle yoga\, group meetings with a teacher\, and dharma talks will be offered on this retreat. On this rare LGBTQIA+ retreat\, we come together to practice turning towards and caring for ourselves\, each other\, and all that truly matters in our lives\, for the highest good of all. Hope you can join us! \n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS\nThere are a limited number of partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please visit us here for more information\, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application. Please wait to hear from us. For questions\, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org. \n\n  \nTEACHERS\n\n  \nMadeline Klyne has been practicing Insight Meditation for over 39 years. Madeline is the resident teacher at Cambridge Insight Meditation Center\,  a Teacher at both the Insight Meditation Center in Barre\, MA\, and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Part of Madeline’s spiritual path was to come out at the age of five. To learn more about Madeline’s work please visit this page. \n  \n \nBooker is a heart – centered\, spirit – driven activist and meditation teacher committed to creating a culture of belonging through her teaching and writing. She completed Spirit Rock’s 4 year Retreat Teacher Training in 2020\, and shared the practices of yoga and mindfulness with New York City’s most vulnerable populations for over a decade. Booker has co – authored and contributed to several publications including the trauma – informed anthology Practicing Liberation and its accompanying workbook\, for folks working towards social justice. She is a co-founder of the Yoga Service Council at Omega Institute and the Meditation Working Group of Occupy Wall Street. In 2020 she was invited to be a Sojourner Truth Leadership Fellow through Auburn Seminary and was voted by her peers as one of the 12 Powerful Women in the Mindfulness Movement. Booker moved to Philadelphia in August of 2020 to vote in a swing state\, and currently serves as the Guiding Teacher of New York Insight. Learn more here \n  \n \n  \nJacoby Ballard has been teaching yoga for 20 years and now lives in Salt Lake City\, Utah with his partner and child. His work sits at the intersection of spiritual practice and social change and has led him to consult with Insight Meditation Society\, the Yoga Alliance\, Lululemon\, and speaking on college campuses. His current foray into study and taking the role of student is through his enrollment with the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock. His teaching style is playful and profound\, integrating the teachings of the dharma into how we move and breath on our mats and with each other. \n  \n\nRETREAT MANAGER\n  \n \n  \nLa Sarmiento (they/them) is a teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington\, The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program\, and Cloud Sangha and contributor to the Ten Percent Happier app. They are the Guiding Teacher for the IMCW BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Sanghas and a 2012 graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Training Program. La lives with their life partner Wendy and rescue pups Annabel and Bader and loves the mindfulness practice of building Lego. To learn more about La’s work please visit this page. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/lgbtqia-retreat-waking-up-fabulous-taking-refuge-care-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:A Christian Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be guided by Dr. Ryan Erbe\, through a series of Christian contemplative-based practices that enable connection with and embodiment of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. \nThe retreat will be conducted over the course of a day on April 19\, with participants arriving by 9:30 a.m. E.T. with a lunch at 12:30 p.m. ET. \n9:30am Arrival w/ coffee & tea\n10:00am Program Begins\n12:30pm Lunch (1 hour)\n4:30pm Program Ends \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/a-christian-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000
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SUMMARY:A Community Earth Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Regional Food Insecurity\n  \nYou are invited to join us in celebrating the farmers of the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market and the work of Philipstown Food Pantry; while shining a light on food insecurity in our region. \nProceeds will be donated to the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market and the Philipstown Food Pantry. \nCommunity conversation will include folks from Philipstown Food Pantry\, Davoren Farm\, Town of Philipstown\, Cold Spring Farmers’ Market\, Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming. \nAll are invited to share suggestions and ask questions. \nPlease email us for questions: events@garrisoninstitute.org \n  \n \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat /event on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/a-community-earth-day-dinner/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230800
CREATED:20241028T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T170003Z
UID:38267-1741338000-1741370400@www.garrisoninstitute.org
SUMMARY:"A Rising Tide of Oneness": Unity Consciousness for a World in Bits and Pieces
DESCRIPTION:Day-Long Symposium\nMarch 7\, 2025  (9:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET)\n  \nDownload a PDF of the symposium program\nA day-long symposium to explore and celebrate the spiritual legacy of Father Thomas Keating: Trappist monk\, enlightened spiritual master\, founder of the Centering Prayer movement\, and a pillar of contemplative inter-spiritual dialogue. The symposium will weave together teaching\, practice\, panel discussions\, and provocative immersion sessions as we dive deeply into Fr. Thomas’s prophetic vision of Oneness as both an inner state of consciousness and an outer pathway of planetary healing. \nDirectly after the day-long symposium\, we will host a 5-Day Silent Retreat on the same subject. \n\n\nACCOMMODATION\nWe are currently sold out in terms of rooming options on-site. Thank you for your overwhelming response. Please consider signing-up for the LIVE-STREAMING ACCESS option below. \n\n  \nVIRTUAL ACCESS/LIVE STREAMING\nWe encourage attendees to join us in person for this special event and gathering.  If not able to be onsite\, this virtual option will include partial access to the Day-long event:\nWelcome and Opening Sessions\nKeynote Panels\nMorning & Afternoon Immersion Sessions to include: * The Spirit of the Snowmass Interreligious Conference and * Making a New World: Voices from the Younger Generation \nOptional Centering Prayer Offering (during lunch break)\nConcluding Session \n9:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m. ET\n12:00 – 12:30 p.m. ET (Optional Centering Prayer)\n2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\nFEATURED PRESENTERS\n  \nCynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest\, writer\, and internationally acclaimed retreat leader. She worked closely with Fr. Thomas Keating for more than thirty years and is the author of three books on Centering Prayer as well as a dozen more books on aspects of the Christian Contemplative and Wisdom traditions. Her most recent is Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic (Shambhala\, November 2024). cynthiabourgeault.org \n  \nDavid Frenette is a contemplative teacher and author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God. A longtime student of Father Thomas Keating\, David has spent over 35 years in contemplative service\, including a decade living monastically and co-leading retreats. davidfrenette.com \n  \nTenzin Priyadarshi is a Buddhist monk and global ethics leader. Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi Rinpoche founded Prajnopaya Institute\, offering a nonsectarian approach to Dharma studies and spiritual dialog\, and the Prajnopaya Foundation\, for worldwide humanitarian services. Rinpoche also serves as the President and CEO of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics at MIT\, encompassing programs that emphasize responsibility and examine meaningfulness and moral purpose between individuals\, organizations\, and societies. \n  \nCyprian Consiglio is a Camaldolese Benedictine monk\, musician\, and author.  Father Cyprian Consiglio bridges Eastern and Western contemplative traditions. His work in sacred music and interfaith dialogue invites an experience of unity and peace through contemplative expression. He currently serves as Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue and is the author of The God Who Gave You Birth. \n  \nSabina Alkire is the Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at University of Oxford.  Sabina is an economist and advocate for human flourishing. Professor Alkire’s approach to social justice and poverty is multidimensional and infused with contemplative wisdom\, inviting us to see economic challenges through a compassionate and holistic lens. Learn more about Sabina. \n  \nPeter C. Jones is a Documentary filmmaker\, fine art photographer\, and author whose work celebrates contemplative themes. His documentary A Rising Tide of Silence\, on the global reach of Father Keating\, premiered at the Aspen Film Festival in 2013. Jones brings a thoughtful and artistic lens to stories of spirituality and human connection\, as seen in his sequel film\, Thomas Keating: From the Mind to the Heart. \n  \nColleen Thomas is an ordained minister\, Spiritual Director and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer with a passion for widening the reach of contemplative practice and teaching to younger and BIPOC communities. Colleen is the co-host of the Opening Minds\, Opening Hearts podcast\, which explores the transformative practice of Centering Prayer. soulcarela.com \n  \nAdam Bucko is a spiritual activist\, Episcopal priest\, and co-founder of the Reciprocity Foundation. Father Bucko brings a contemplative perspective to social engagement and youth advocacy. His interfaith work explores how spiritual practices can inspire a life of service and compassion. fatheradambucko.com \n  \nDaniel J. Siegel\, M.D. is the founder and director of Education of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA\, where he was also a co-principal investigator of the Center for Culture\, Brain and Development and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine. Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and over fifteen other books. As the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology (“IPNB”)\, Dan has overseen the publication of one hundred books in the transdisciplinary IPNB framework which focuses on the mind and mental health. drdansiegel.com \n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/thomas-keating-symposium/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230800
CREATED:20241028T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T170003Z
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SUMMARY:"A Rising Tide of Oneness": Unity Consciousness for a World in Bits and Pieces
DESCRIPTION:Day-Long Symposium\nMarch 7\, 2025  (9:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET)\n  \nDownload a PDF of the symposium program\nA day-long symposium to explore and celebrate the spiritual legacy of Father Thomas Keating: Trappist monk\, enlightened spiritual master\, founder of the Centering Prayer movement\, and a pillar of contemplative inter-spiritual dialogue. The symposium will weave together teaching\, practice\, panel discussions\, and provocative immersion sessions as we dive deeply into Fr. Thomas’s prophetic vision of Oneness as both an inner state of consciousness and an outer pathway of planetary healing. \nDirectly after the day-long symposium\, we will host a 5-Day Silent Retreat on the same subject. \n\n\nACCOMMODATION\nWe are currently sold out in terms of rooming options on-site. Thank you for your overwhelming response. Please consider signing-up for the LIVE-STREAMING ACCESS option below. \n\n  \nVIRTUAL ACCESS/LIVE STREAMING\nWe encourage attendees to join us in person for this special event and gathering.  If not able to be onsite\, this virtual option will include partial access to the Day-long event:\nWelcome and Opening Sessions\nKeynote Panels\nMorning & Afternoon Immersion Sessions to include: * The Spirit of the Snowmass Interreligious Conference and * Making a New World: Voices from the Younger Generation \nOptional Centering Prayer Offering (during lunch break)\nConcluding Session \n9:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m. ET\n12:00 – 12:30 p.m. ET (Optional Centering Prayer)\n2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\nFEATURED PRESENTERS\n  \nCynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest\, writer\, and internationally acclaimed retreat leader. She worked closely with Fr. Thomas Keating for more than thirty years and is the author of three books on Centering Prayer as well as a dozen more books on aspects of the Christian Contemplative and Wisdom traditions. Her most recent is Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic (Shambhala\, November 2024). cynthiabourgeault.org \n  \nDavid Frenette is a contemplative teacher and author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God. A longtime student of Father Thomas Keating\, David has spent over 35 years in contemplative service\, including a decade living monastically and co-leading retreats. davidfrenette.com \n  \nTenzin Priyadarshi is a Buddhist monk and global ethics leader. Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi Rinpoche founded Prajnopaya Institute\, offering a nonsectarian approach to Dharma studies and spiritual dialog\, and the Prajnopaya Foundation\, for worldwide humanitarian services. Rinpoche also serves as the President and CEO of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics at MIT\, encompassing programs that emphasize responsibility and examine meaningfulness and moral purpose between individuals\, organizations\, and societies. \n  \nCyprian Consiglio is a Camaldolese Benedictine monk\, musician\, and author.  Father Cyprian Consiglio bridges Eastern and Western contemplative traditions. His work in sacred music and interfaith dialogue invites an experience of unity and peace through contemplative expression. He currently serves as Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue and is the author of The God Who Gave You Birth. \n  \nSabina Alkire is the Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at University of Oxford.  Sabina is an economist and advocate for human flourishing. Professor Alkire’s approach to social justice and poverty is multidimensional and infused with contemplative wisdom\, inviting us to see economic challenges through a compassionate and holistic lens. Learn more about Sabina. \n  \nPeter C. Jones is a Documentary filmmaker\, fine art photographer\, and author whose work celebrates contemplative themes. His documentary A Rising Tide of Silence\, on the global reach of Father Keating\, premiered at the Aspen Film Festival in 2013. Jones brings a thoughtful and artistic lens to stories of spirituality and human connection\, as seen in his sequel film\, Thomas Keating: From the Mind to the Heart. \n  \nColleen Thomas is an ordained minister\, Spiritual Director and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer with a passion for widening the reach of contemplative practice and teaching to younger and BIPOC communities. Colleen is the co-host of the Opening Minds\, Opening Hearts podcast\, which explores the transformative practice of Centering Prayer. soulcarela.com \n  \nAdam Bucko is a spiritual activist\, Episcopal priest\, and co-founder of the Reciprocity Foundation. Father Bucko brings a contemplative perspective to social engagement and youth advocacy. His interfaith work explores how spiritual practices can inspire a life of service and compassion. fatheradambucko.com \n  \nDaniel J. Siegel\, M.D. is the founder and director of Education of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA\, where he was also a co-principal investigator of the Center for Culture\, Brain and Development and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine. Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and over fifteen other books. As the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology (“IPNB”)\, Dan has overseen the publication of one hundred books in the transdisciplinary IPNB framework which focuses on the mind and mental health. drdansiegel.com \n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/thomas-keating-symposium-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230800
CREATED:20241009T211252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T211252Z
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SUMMARY:Village Zendo Annual Winter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Village Zendo Annual Winter Retreat\nLiving Zen\n  \nThe Village Zendo’s year-end retreat is a chance to step out of ordinary life and enjoy deep silence and contemplation at the turning of the year. \nOur schedule is serious (with plenty of zazen meditation) but also spacious\, with time to enjoy the beautiful grounds and nearby trails. Dharma talks are given daily\, and there is opportunity to meet individually with teachers. Delicious vegetarian meals are offered buffet-style. \nIf you have put off doing a residential retreat\, or felt intimidated to try one\, this is a wonderful retreat to attend. Come and join the Village Zendo sangha as we greet the new year with clear minds and open hearts. \nThis retreat will be held in silence. \nPRICING & REGISTRATION\n  \nRegistration is a 2-part process: \n1. Program Fee – In order to reserve your spot on this retreat\, there is a separate registration fee due to Village Zendo. Please register for the course HERE first. \n2. Then\, register for room & board with the Garrison Institute\, using the registration form at the bottom of this page. \n  \nThere are two options being offered for this retreat: \nFull Retreat: December 26 to January 1\nHalf Retreat: December 26 to December 29 \n  \n\nTEACHERS\n  \nThe Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. We offer zazen (sitting meditation)\, one-on-one instruction with a teacher\, dharma talks\, chanting services\, retreats\, workshops and study groups. Co-founded in 1986 by Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara and Roshi Barbara Joshin O’Hara\, the Village Zendo is committed to authentically continuing the Zen tradition while keeping it contemporary and relevant to today’s world. We are located in lower Manhattan and additionally offer a hybrid zendo\, with a vibrant online community that participates virtually\, from different locations all over the world. \nOur abbot\, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara\, received dharma transmission in the White Plum lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi\, which incorporates both the Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions. Our zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple). Enkyo Roshi is supported by twelve dharma successors who form the VZ teaching staff. The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community and the stability of a sangha that draws from a core of longtime dedicated practitioners. Our programming emphasizes the myriad ways Zen relates to our daily lives writing\, social action\, health and well-being\, and the arts as well as traditional Zen studies. \nOur new abbot\, Roshi Shinryu Thomson\, received dharma transmission from Roshi Enkyo O’Hara. He has been affiliated with the Village Zendo since 1998. He also leads the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu Zen Center in La Paz\, Bolivia\, which he co-founded in 1992. Shinryu and Enkyo Roshi are in the White Plum lineage of Roshi Taizan Maezumi who brought the Soto Zen tradition from Japan to the United States. \nOur zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple). Enkyo Roshi has empowered twelve dharma successors who form the Village Zendo teaching staff.The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community and the stability of a sangha that draws from a core of longtime dedicated practitioners. Our programming emphasizes the myriad ways Zen relates to our daily lives writing\, social action\, health and well-being\, and the arts as well as traditional Zen studies. \n  \nPlease email events@garrisoninstitute.org with any questions. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/village-zendo-annual-winter-retreat-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230800
CREATED:20241009T211252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T225746Z
UID:39538-1735236000-1735740000@www.garrisoninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Village Zendo Annual Winter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Village Zendo Annual Winter Retreat\nLiving Zen\n  \nThe Village Zendo’s year-end retreat is a chance to step out of ordinary life and enjoy deep silence and contemplation at the turning of the year. \nOur schedule is serious (with plenty of zazen meditation) but also spacious\, with time to enjoy the beautiful grounds and nearby trails. Dharma talks are given daily\, and there is opportunity to meet individually with teachers. Delicious vegetarian meals are offered buffet-style. \nIf you have put off doing a residential retreat\, or felt intimidated to try one\, this is a wonderful retreat to attend. Come and join the Village Zendo sangha as we greet the new year with clear minds and open hearts. \nThis retreat will be held in silence. \n  \nPRICING & REGISTRATION\n  \nRegistration is a 2-part process: \n1. Program Fee – In order to reserve your spot on this retreat\, there is a separate registration fee due to Village Zendo. Please register for the course HERE first. \n2. Then\, register for room & board with us the Garrison Institute\, using the registration form at the bottom of this page. \n  \nThere are two options being offered for this retreat: \nFull Retreat: December 26 to January 1\nHalf Retreat: December 26 to December 29 \n  \n\nTEACHERS\n  \nThe Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. We offer zazen (sitting meditation)\, one-on-one instruction with a teacher\, dharma talks\, chanting services\, retreats\, workshops and study groups. Co-founded in 1986 by Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara and Roshi Barbara Joshin O’Hara\, the Village Zendo is committed to authentically continuing the Zen tradition while keeping it contemporary and relevant to today’s world. We are located in lower Manhattan and additionally offer a hybrid zendo\, with a vibrant online community that participates virtually\, from different locations all over the world. \nOur abbot\, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara\, received dharma transmission in the White Plum lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi\, which incorporates both the Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions. Our zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple). Enkyo Roshi is supported by twelve dharma successors who form the VZ teaching staff. The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community and the stability of a sangha that draws from a core of longtime dedicated practitioners. Our programming emphasizes the myriad ways Zen relates to our daily lives writing\, social action\, health and well-being\, and the arts as well as traditional Zen studies. \nOur new abbot\, Roshi Shinryu Thomson\, received dharma transmission from Roshi Enkyo O’Hara. He has been affiliated with the Village Zendo since 1998. He also leads the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu Zen Center in La Paz\, Bolivia\, which he co-founded in 1992. Shinryu and Enkyo Roshi are in the White Plum lineage of Roshi Taizan Maezumi who brought the Soto Zen tradition from Japan to the United States. \nOur zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple). Enkyo Roshi has empowered twelve dharma successors who form the Village Zendo teaching staff.The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community and the stability of a sangha that draws from a core of longtime dedicated practitioners. Our programming emphasizes the myriad ways Zen relates to our daily lives writing\, social action\, health and well-being\, and the arts as well as traditional Zen studies. \n  \nPlease email events@garrisoninstitute.org with any questions. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/village-zendo-annual-winter-retreat-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240610T130055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T130055Z
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SUMMARY:Voice as Practice with Meredith Monk & Ellen Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Meredith Monk and Ellen Fisher return to the Garrison Institute for this in-person workshop where voice\, movement\, and image intersect to create an opportunity for us each to discover our own personal richness. \nEach session will begin with a short\, guided meditation\, followed by a detailed vocal and movement warm-up. We will explore how the outbreath expands into sound\, tone\, and resonance\, and work with exercises to deepen our listening and awareness of our environment as well as the voices coming through us. The playful aspect of creation and the joy of discovering our unique vocal qualities will be emphasized as a way of connecting us to the healing power of the voice and body. \nDuring the weekend\, Meredith will also give a talk on the relationship she has crafted between her Buddhist practice and her art\, and Ellen will join her for a Q&A. \nThe workshop is open to all experiences and backgrounds. \n  \nTEACHERS \n Meredith Monk is a composer\, singer\, director/choreographer\, filmmaker\, and creator of new opera\, music-theater works\, films and installations. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time\, she is a pioneer of what is now called “extended vocal technique” and “interdisciplinary performance”. Celebrated internationally\, her work\, workshops\, and lectures on Art as Practice have been presented at major venues throughout the world. \nPhoto credit to F. Scott Schaefer\n  \n  \n \nEllen Fisher is a movement-based performance artist whose work integrates gestural actions with visual elements such as film and shadow play. She began performing with Meredith Monk/The House in the 1970s. Ellen also teaches and lectures regularly on dance both domestically and internationally. \nPhoto credit to Ben Stechschulte\n  \n  \nTo learn more about their work\, please visit www.meredithmonk.org \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/voice-as-practice-with-meredith-monk-ellen-fisher-december-2024-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240610T130055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T130055Z
UID:39527-1734112800-1734357600@www.garrisoninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Voice as Practice with Meredith Monk & Ellen Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Meredith Monk and Ellen Fisher return to the Garrison Institute for this in-person workshop where voice\, movement\, and image intersect to create an opportunity for us each to discover our own personal richness. \nEach session will begin with a short\, guided meditation\, followed by a detailed vocal and movement warm-up. We will explore how the outbreath expands into sound\, tone\, and resonance\, and work with exercises to deepen our listening and awareness of our environment as well as the voices coming through us. The playful aspect of creation and the joy of discovering our unique vocal qualities will be emphasized as a way of connecting us to the healing power of the voice and body. \nDuring the weekend\, Meredith will also give a talk on the relationship she has crafted between her Buddhist practice and her art\, and Ellen will join her for a Q&A. \nThe workshop is open to all experiences and backgrounds. \n  \nTEACHERS \n Meredith Monk is a composer\, singer\, director/choreographer\, filmmaker\, and creator of new opera\, music-theater works\, films and installations. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time\, she is a pioneer of what is now called “extended vocal technique” and “interdisciplinary performance”. Celebrated internationally\, her work\, workshops\, and lectures on Art as Practice have been presented at major venues throughout the world. \nPhoto credit to F. Scott Schaefer\n  \n  \n \nEllen Fisher is a movement-based performance artist whose work integrates gestural actions with visual elements such as film and shadow play. She began performing with Meredith Monk/The House in the 1970s. Ellen also teaches and lectures regularly on dance both domestically and internationally. \nPhoto credit to Ben Stechschulte\n  \n  \nTo learn more about their work\, please visit www.meredithmonk.org \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/voice-as-practice-with-meredith-monk-ellen-fisher-december-2024-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T000000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240410T214304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T214304Z
UID:39517-1733443200-1733616000@www.garrisoninstitute.org
SUMMARY:People Who Care for People - A Retreat for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:The people who care for others play a vital role in our communities\, whether in intimate family circles\, larger social networks\, or the wide array of helping professions in healthcare\, education\, social justice\, and more. Often it is caregivers who support the front lines of our society: helping those who face challenges on a daily basis. However\, this support can come at a high personal cost\, leading to frustration\, exhaustion\, and a fast track to burnout. \nHow do we balance the desire to help others with our own needs? How do we have compassion for ourselves as well as others? How do we infuse our actions with the wisdom that we must do our best while honoring that we’re not in control? \nJoin us for this restorative retreat to develop the skills needed to move towards deeper care\, both for ourselves and for others. Recharge physically\, mentally\, and emotionally in a community of caretakers from all walks of life with meditation\, yoga\, and contemplative practices. No prior meditation or yoga experience is necessary to attend. \nMindfulness teacher Sharon Salzberg joins with Atman Smith\, Ali Smith\, and Andres Gonzalez of the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) to offer a program exploring this subject. \nTake home a variety of practical tools for a uniquely personal balance of self-care: \n\nMeditation techniques for greater calm\, clarity\, and peace of mind\nRecharging breathing practices to counteract daily depletion on the job\nLearn to work with challenging emotions like anger\, guilt\, and sadness\nReconnecting with deeper motivations for greater fulfillment\nYoga practices to foster health and relaxation for body and mind\nWorking with equanimity for ongoing balance\nBuild deeper connections through lovingkindness practice\n\nJoin us for this restorative retreat to develop the skills needed to move towards deeper care\, both for ourselves and for others. No prior meditation or yoga experience is necessary to attend. \nSharon Salzberg will co-teach the retreat virtually while Atman Smith\, Ali Smith and Andres Gonzalez will be on-site at the Garrison Institute. \nPlease email us at events@garrisoninstitute.org with questions. \nTEACHERS\n  \nSharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer\, world-renowned teacher\, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago\, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre\, MA\, and the author of twelve books\, including the New York Times bestseller\, Real Happiness\, now in its second edition\, and her seminal work\, Lovingkindness. Her latest release\, Finding Your Way\, from Workman Publishing is being released in October 2023. Her podcast\, The Metta Hour\, has amassed six million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com \n  \nAli Smith was born and raised in Baltimore\, Maryland. He is a graduate of the Friends School of Baltimore and the University of Maryland\, College Park. Ali started his journey with contemplative practices as a small child\, learning meditation from his father and attending the Divine Life Church of Absolute Oneness\, run by Swami Shankarananda. He deepened his practice and learned the art of teaching as a young adult\, studying many forms of yoga\, meditation\, mindfulness\, and breathwork from his teacher and godfather Will Joyner. Ali has almost 20 years’ experience teaching these practices to a broad demographic spectrum\, internationally. He is a published author\, and is a pioneer in the fields of yoga and mindfulness in education\, as well as trauma informed yoga and mindfulness\, developing best practices that are used around the world. He co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 and The Involution Group in 2019. Ali is also a co-host of the Look Again Podcast which you can find at www.theinvolutiongroup.com \n  \nAtman Smith is a Co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation\, where he served as Director of Youth Programming for ten years Director of Fundraising for five years and currently serves as the Director of Development. Since 2001\, he has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to a diverse population including underserved and high-risk youth in Baltimore City Public Schools\, drug treatment centers\, wellness centers\, and colleges. A native of Baltimore\, Atman attended the University of Maryland\, College Park where he was a letter award winner for the University’s men’s basketball team. He graduated with a B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News\, CNN\, and CBS\, as well as O the Oprah Magazine\, The Washington Post\, Upworthy\, Mindful Magazine\, Yoga Journal\, Shambala Sun\, and many other publications. \n  \nAndres Gonzalez is one of the Co-Founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. For eighteen years\, Andres has taught yoga to diverse populations throughout the world\, including Baltimore City Public School students\, drug treatment centers\, mental crisis facilities\, homeless shelters\, wellness centers\, colleges\, private schools and other various venues throughout the nation and throughout the world. He has partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and the Penn State’s Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study and is a published author in the Journal of Children’s Services. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News\, CNN\, and CBS\, as well as O the Oprah Magazine\, The Washington Post\, Upworthy\, Mindful Magazine\, Yoga Journal\, Shambala Sun\, and many other publications. He is a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition\, maintains a B.S. in Marketing from University of Maryland\, College Park and an MBA from the University of Maryland\, University College \n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS\nThere are a limited number of partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please visit us here for more information\, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application. Please wait to hear from us. For questions\, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/people-who-care-for-people-a-retreat-for-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:People Who Care for People - A Retreat for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:The people who care for others play a vital role in our communities\, whether in intimate family circles\, larger social networks\, or the wide array of helping professions in healthcare\, education\, social justice\, and more. Often it is caregivers who support the front lines of our society: helping those who face challenges on a daily basis. However\, this support can come at a high personal cost\, leading to frustration\, exhaustion\, and a fast track to burnout. \nHow do we balance the desire to help others with our own needs? How do we have compassion for ourselves as well as others? How do we infuse our actions with the wisdom that we must do our best while honoring that we’re not in control? \nJoin us for this restorative retreat to develop the skills needed to move towards deeper care\, both for ourselves and for others. Recharge physically\, mentally\, and emotionally in a community of caretakers from all walks of life with meditation\, yoga\, and contemplative practices. No prior meditation or yoga experience is necessary to attend. \nMindfulness teacher Sharon Salzberg joins with Atman Smith\, Ali Smith\, and Andres Gonzalez of the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) to offer a program exploring this subject. \nTake home a variety of practical tools for a uniquely personal balance of self-care: \n\nMeditation techniques for greater calm\, clarity\, and peace of mind\nRecharging breathing practices to counteract daily depletion on the job\nLearn to work with challenging emotions like anger\, guilt\, and sadness\nReconnecting with deeper motivations for greater fulfillment\nYoga practices to foster health and relaxation for body and mind\nWorking with equanimity for ongoing balance\nBuild deeper connections through lovingkindness practice\n\nJoin us for this restorative retreat to develop the skills needed to move towards deeper care\, both for ourselves and for others. No prior meditation or yoga experience is necessary to attend. \nSharon Salzberg will co-teach the retreat virtually while Atman Smith\, Ali Smith and Andres Gonzalez will be on-site at the Garrison Institute. \nPlease email us at events@garrisoninstitute.org with questions. \nTEACHERS\n  \nSharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer\, world-renowned teacher\, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago\, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre\, MA\, and the author of twelve books\, including the New York Times bestseller\, Real Happiness\, now in its second edition\, and her seminal work\, Lovingkindness. Her latest release\, Finding Your Way\, from Workman Publishing is being released in October 2023. Her podcast\, The Metta Hour\, has amassed six million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com \n  \nAli Smith was born and raised in Baltimore\, Maryland. He is a graduate of the Friends School of Baltimore and the University of Maryland\, College Park. Ali started his journey with contemplative practices as a small child\, learning meditation from his father and attending the Divine Life Church of Absolute Oneness\, run by Swami Shankarananda. He deepened his practice and learned the art of teaching as a young adult\, studying many forms of yoga\, meditation\, mindfulness\, and breathwork from his teacher and godfather Will Joyner. Ali has almost 20 years’ experience teaching these practices to a broad demographic spectrum\, internationally. He is a published author\, and is a pioneer in the fields of yoga and mindfulness in education\, as well as trauma informed yoga and mindfulness\, developing best practices that are used around the world. He co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001 and The Involution Group in 2019. Ali is also a co-host of the Look Again Podcast which you can find at www.theinvolutiongroup.com \n  \nAtman Smith is a Co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation\, where he served as Director of Youth Programming for ten years Director of Fundraising for five years and currently serves as the Director of Development. Since 2001\, he has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to a diverse population including underserved and high-risk youth in Baltimore City Public Schools\, drug treatment centers\, wellness centers\, and colleges. A native of Baltimore\, Atman attended the University of Maryland\, College Park where he was a letter award winner for the University’s men’s basketball team. He graduated with a B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News\, CNN\, and CBS\, as well as O the Oprah Magazine\, The Washington Post\, Upworthy\, Mindful Magazine\, Yoga Journal\, Shambala Sun\, and many other publications. \n  \nAndres Gonzalez is one of the Co-Founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. For eighteen years\, Andres has taught yoga to diverse populations throughout the world\, including Baltimore City Public School students\, drug treatment centers\, mental crisis facilities\, homeless shelters\, wellness centers\, colleges\, private schools and other various venues throughout the nation and throughout the world. He has partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and the Penn State’s Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study and is a published author in the Journal of Children’s Services. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News\, CNN\, and CBS\, as well as O the Oprah Magazine\, The Washington Post\, Upworthy\, Mindful Magazine\, Yoga Journal\, Shambala Sun\, and many other publications. He is a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition\, maintains a B.S. in Marketing from University of Maryland\, College Park and an MBA from the University of Maryland\, University College \n  \nSCHOLARSHIPS\nThere are a limited number of partial scholarships available for this retreat. Please visit us here for more information\, and to apply. Please do not sign up for the retreat if you have submitted an application. Please wait to hear from us. For questions\, please contact us at: scholarships@garrisoninstitute.org. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/people-who-care-for-people-a-retreat-for-caregivers-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
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SUMMARY:Healing Our Way Home: A Retreat for Cis and Trans Women of Color
DESCRIPTION:Healing Our Way Home:\nTouching Ancestors\, Joy and Liberation\n\n\nA Retreat for Cis and Trans Women of Color\n\nwith Dharma Teachers\nDr. Marisela Gomez\, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Dr. Valerie Brown \n  \nThis is a retreat for cis and trans women of color. \nOur focus will be the book Healing Our Way Home and the importance of ancestors\, joy\, and liberation. Join us for an exploration of how we can see ourselves in each other’s path of joy and liberation\, and take refuge in our individual and collective healing. \nThere will be daily dharma teachings\, daily mindful walking/moving\, sitting/stationary meditation\, mindful eating\, singing\, dharma writing\, and dharma sharing. \nReading of the book before the retreat is highly recommended. \nThis retreat is open to a diverse group of women of color\, including trans folx and individuals who identify as women of color\, regardless of gender role\, behavior\, expression\, identity\, or physiology. \n  \n  \nTEACHERS\n  \nMarisela Gomez MD PHD is a mindfulness practitioner in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing\, public health scholar activist\, preventive/alternative medicine physician. Of Afro-Latina ancestry\, she lives in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building/research and co-facilitates mindfulness gatherings with Baltimore and Beyond Mindfulness Community for BIPOC and Social Activists. She is the author of Race\, Class\, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore\, Healing our Way Home\, and numerous book chapters in popular and scholarly publications. She has blogged at Huff Post and mariselgomez.com on the intersection of wisdom justice and mindfulness. Dr. Gomez is also a co-founder of the non-profit Village of Love and Resistance whose mission is to organize for community land control in historically marginalized communities in Baltimore MD. \n  \n \nKaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher of Black and biracial heritage with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. Her work continues the Engaged Buddhism developed by Thich Nhat Hanh\, and she draws inspiration from her parents’ lives of service and her dad’s work with Martin Luther King\, Jr. After living as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastic community\, Kaira Jewel now teaches internationally in the Zen lineage and the Vipassana tradition\, as well as in secular mindfulness\, at the intersection of racial\, climate and social justice with a focus on activists\, Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color\, artists\, educators\, families\, and youth. Based in New York\, she offers spiritual mentoring to groups and is author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons in Moving through Change\, Loss and Disruption and co-author of Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors\, Joy and Liberation from Parallax Press. Her teachings and writings can be found at www.kairajewel.com. \n  \n \nValerie Brown is an author\, Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher\, facilitator\, and executive coach specializing in leadership development and mindfulness practices with a focus on diversity\, social equity\, and inclusion. A former lawyer and lobbyist\, Valerie transformed her high-pressure\, twenty-year career into serving leaders and nonprofits to create trustworthy\, authentic\, compassionate\, and connected workspaces.  An award-winning author\, her book Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way toward Simplicity\, Awakening\, and Peace (Broadleaf\, 2022) received the Nautilus Gold Award for Eastern Spirituality for 2023. Valerie’s extensive training blends social justice\, mindfulness practices\, leadership development\, and spiritual growth. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/healing-our-way-home-a-retreat-for-women-of-color-2-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240508T181423Z
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UID:39524-1732298400-1732456800@www.garrisoninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Healing Our Way Home: A Retreat for Cis and Trans Women of Color
DESCRIPTION:Healing Our Way Home:\nTouching Ancestors\, Joy and Liberation\n\n\nA Retreat for Cis and Trans Women of Color\n\nwith Dharma Teachers\nDr. Marisela Gomez\, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Dr. Valerie Brown \n  \nThis is a retreat for cis and trans women of color. \nOur focus will be the book Healing Our Way Home and the importance of ancestors\, joy\, and liberation. Join us for an exploration of how we can see ourselves in each other’s path of joy and liberation\, and take refuge in our individual and collective healing. \nThere will be daily dharma teachings\, daily mindful walking/moving\, sitting/stationary meditation\, mindful eating\, singing\, dharma writing\, and dharma sharing. \nReading of the book before the retreat is highly recommended. \nThis retreat is open to a diverse group of women of color\, including trans folx and individuals who identify as women of color\, regardless of gender role\, behavior\, expression\, identity\, or physiology. \n  \n  \nTEACHERS\n  \nMarisela Gomez MD PHD is a mindfulness practitioner in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing\, public health scholar activist\, preventive/alternative medicine physician. Of Afro-Latina ancestry\, she lives in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building/research and co-facilitates mindfulness gatherings with Baltimore and Beyond Mindfulness Community for BIPOC and Social Activists. She is the author of Race\, Class\, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore\, Healing our Way Home\, and numerous book chapters in popular and scholarly publications. She has blogged at Huff Post and mariselgomez.com on the intersection of wisdom justice and mindfulness. Dr. Gomez is also a co-founder of the non-profit Village of Love and Resistance whose mission is to organize for community land control in historically marginalized communities in Baltimore MD. \n  \n \nKaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher of Black and biracial heritage with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. Her work continues the Engaged Buddhism developed by Thich Nhat Hanh\, and she draws inspiration from her parents’ lives of service and her dad’s work with Martin Luther King\, Jr. After living as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastic community\, Kaira Jewel now teaches internationally in the Zen lineage and the Vipassana tradition\, as well as in secular mindfulness\, at the intersection of racial\, climate and social justice with a focus on activists\, Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color\, artists\, educators\, families\, and youth. Based in New York\, she offers spiritual mentoring to groups and is author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons in Moving through Change\, Loss and Disruption and co-author of Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors\, Joy and Liberation from Parallax Press. Her teachings and writings can be found at www.kairajewel.com. \n  \n \nValerie Brown is an author\, Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher\, facilitator\, and executive coach specializing in leadership development and mindfulness practices with a focus on diversity\, social equity\, and inclusion. A former lawyer and lobbyist\, Valerie transformed her high-pressure\, twenty-year career into serving leaders and nonprofits to create trustworthy\, authentic\, compassionate\, and connected workspaces.  An award-winning author\, her book Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way toward Simplicity\, Awakening\, and Peace (Broadleaf\, 2022) received the Nautilus Gold Award for Eastern Spirituality for 2023. Valerie’s extensive training blends social justice\, mindfulness practices\, leadership development\, and spiritual growth. \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/healing-our-way-home-a-retreat-for-women-of-color-2-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240603T040105Z
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SUMMARY:5-Night Silent Retreat with Mukti
DESCRIPTION:A longing to feel alive comes from an inherent knowing of what it is to truly live. You know when you’re awake to life and when you’re in a haze. You know when you’re leaning in and when you’re holding back. \nThis retreat will delve into the heart of our existence\, as life Itself. Mukti will point participants to their essential Self\, prior to personal identities\, roles\, history\, or future. She’ll also focus on how to nurture remembrance of Self nature—free of definitions and divisions. \nTo support this remembrance\, Mukti will offer talks\, periods of satsang (Q&A sessions exploring the nature of essential Truth)\, and guided meditations. This retreat will also provide several periods of daily\, silent group meditation\, as well as time to rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. Outside of satsang\, participants will be observing silence. All components of this retreat\, especially the maintaining of silence\, are provided to further conscious knowing of our ever-present\, undivided nature. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n\nRegistration is a two-part process: \n\nPlease register for the program fee on the Open Gate Sangha website.\nAfter receiving registration confirmation from Open Gate Sangha\, please register for lodging at the Garrison Institute by clicking the blue Register button near the top of this page.\n\n  \nTEACHER\n  \n \nMukti\, whose name is translated as “liberation\,” is the head teacher and administrator of Open Gate Sangha\, where she has taught in the lineage of Adyashanti since 2004. Her teaching methods are founded in meditation\, self-inquiry\, and body awareness. Mukti expresses a power of stillness\, as well as feminine nurturing and a refreshing down-to-earth humanity. For teaching excerpts\, audio downloads\, qi gong videos\, and a calendar of Mukti’s current programs\, visit: www.muktisource.org. \n  \n  \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/5-night-silent-retreat-with-mukti-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260823T230801
CREATED:20240603T040105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T040105Z
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SUMMARY:5-Night Silent Retreat with Mukti
DESCRIPTION:A longing to feel alive comes from an inherent knowing of what it is to truly live. You know when you’re awake to life and when you’re in a haze. You know when you’re leaning in and when you’re holding back. \nThis retreat will delve into the heart of our existence\, as life Itself. Mukti will point participants to their essential Self\, prior to personal identities\, roles\, history\, or future. She’ll also focus on how to nurture remembrance of Self nature—free of definitions and divisions. \nTo support this remembrance\, Mukti will offer talks\, periods of satsang (Q&A sessions exploring the nature of essential Truth)\, and guided meditations. This retreat will also provide several periods of daily\, silent group meditation\, as well as time to rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. Outside of satsang\, participants will be observing silence. All components of this retreat\, especially the maintaining of silence\, are provided to further conscious knowing of our ever-present\, undivided nature. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n\nRegistration is a two-part process: \n\nPlease register for the program fee on the Open Gate Sangha website.\nAfter receiving registration confirmation from Open Gate Sangha\, please register for lodging at the Garrison Institute by clicking the blue Register button near the top of this page.\n\n  \nTEACHER\n  \n \nMukti\, whose name is translated as “liberation\,” is the head teacher and administrator of Open Gate Sangha\, where she has taught in the lineage of Adyashanti since 2004. Her teaching methods are founded in meditation\, self-inquiry\, and body awareness. Mukti expresses a power of stillness\, as well as feminine nurturing and a refreshing down-to-earth humanity. For teaching excerpts\, audio downloads\, qi gong videos\, and a calendar of Mukti’s current programs\, visit: www.muktisource.org. \n  \n  \n  \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/5-night-silent-retreat-with-mukti-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In Person
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