Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ben Lomond, California
The Buddha repeatedly instructed his followers to go to
the forest to meditate. Come practice among old trees and new growth, allowing
the stillness of the forest to deepen our meditation. When we are receptive,
the natural world can teach us directly about awareness, embodiment,
interconnectedness, compassion and can reveal to us our own True Nature.
In addition, spending frequent quiet time in the forest
has been shown to offer many physical and emotional benefits: better sleep,
lower blood pressure, reduced stress, improved mood, and a boosted immune
system.
We will meet outdoors in a lovely natural amphitheater
surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Ben Lomond, CA. The day
will be mostly in silence, practicing both sitting and moving mindfulness
meditations. For both experienced and beginning meditators.
Facilitators: Carla Brennan and Nina Wise
Cost: Donations (suggested $70 - $175).
