This is an invitation-only writing program for participants in the Writing Liberation Path Program and friends. We welcome friends who find meaning in Buddhist traditions of thought and practice, are wanting to explore writing about their lives as a spiritual practice, and are willing to listen and share with an open and caring heart. This gathering is an opportunity to connect deeply, and to speak truthfully out of the shared silence and individual exploration of a retreat. It is a gathering that enables new friends to be woven into the group with ease.
Each day will begin with silent meditation. After breakfast, the morning session will begin with a dharma talk, followed by two hours of writing or meditation or rest, as participants choose. This will also be a time to meet individually with a teacher. The afternoon will offer more time for writing, meditation, and rest, with an optional gathering in the dharma hall from 4:00 to 5:00 for some silence, a check-in, and questions and reflections. In the evening, we will meet in the dharma hall for shared silence and sharing our writings.
Program Format: This program will include silent sitting, dharma talks, time for writing, time for rest, small and large group discussions, opportunities to meet with a teacher, and sharing writing.
