June Daylong Retreat with Beau Demkar

Dates/Times: Friday, 6/20 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (no Zoom option) and Saturday, 6/21 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (no Zoom option) 

Location: Open Door Meditation Community (directions)

Topic: Solstice Retreat with the Divine Abidings

For this daylong retreat we will explore what are traditionally called the brahma-viharas or divine abidings. The four states of loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity help to temper the flames of our habitual reactivity and keep us grounded. Engaging deeply with the divine abidings allows us to relate to the full spectrum of life. Our practice together will soften, open, and engage our hearts in alignment with the summer solstice.

During this retreat there will be periods of sitting and walking meditation, some with guidance and some in silence. There will be moments of relational practice within our sangha, group chanting, questions and responses, and dharma reflections. Together we will generate a field of warmth and care, support each other’s practice, and cultivate gifts to bring back to the world. 

Please contact Katy Kehoe if you need overnight accommodations or have any other questions.