Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ben Lomond, California
The Buddha repeatedly instructed his followers to go to
the forest to meditate. We will do just that. 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 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.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email Betsy Blessing at:
gardenblessings@gmail.com. Please put “Meditating with Redwoods” in subject
line and the date of daylong.
Cost: Sliding scale donation $70 - $175. No one will be
turned away for lack of funds. Donations are tax-deductible.
