For thousands of years, people seeking after wisdom have approached important texts as invitations for meditation, whose treasures can be uncovered through careful, deliberate practices of attention. In this workshop, we explored some of these techniques, combining practical instruction with reflections on the theoretical and conceptual background needed to make sense of the practices. Access photos & resources here!
In this workshop, we explored several techniques of meditation with deep roots in Western spiritual, religious, and philosophical life and practice. We examined two daily practices, popular among the ancient Pythagoreans and Stoics, for developing the power of recollection and preparing ourselves for challenging circumstances. And we considered more broadly the ways in which meditative practices can help us to develop our powers of attention, concentration, clarity, and discernment. Learn more & access resources here!
In this workshop led by David Nowakowski, we explored three techniques of meditation with deep roots in Western spiritual, religious, and philosophical life and practice. We began with two simple exercises, popular among the ancient Pythagoreans and Stoics, for developing the power of recollection and preparing ourselves for challenging circumstances. Then we turned to a practice known as “discursive meditation.” Learn more & access resources here!
Our Spring 2018 Silent Weekend Retreat at Deep Bay Center on Flathead Lake was magical. Mother Nature gifted us in so many ways. The weather and views were beautiful…and very much in keeping with the hearts and kindness of our retreat-goers. Included below are some retreat reflections and a not…
Our Feb-march 2017 4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course at Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center is underway. Please find below a consolidated list of helpful resources (provided by the lovely Justin Whitaker). We will keep this page live and active for all workshop participants (and community members). Please feel free to…
Our January 2017 4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course at Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center took place on Sundays Jan. 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 2017 from 2pm – 4pm. Please find below a consolidated list of helpful resources (provided by the lovely Justin Whitaker). We will keep this page live…
Our Grief, Loss & Heartbreak Workshop took place on Saturday, December 10th at the Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center. A unique 1-day gathering that incorporated elements of philosophy, psychology, yoga/stretching, mindfulness meditation, readings & poetry, the workshop served as an opportunity for individuals to navigate the grieving process in…
Do compassion and happiness matter? Without hesitation, yes! But how so? His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet reviews this very topic and provides his unique & insightful perspective on the importance of happiness and compassion to the individual and society at large. In the process, he discusses:…
