Liberation: A Dialogue Across Buddhist Traditions

What can we say about the qualities of liberation, the radical freedom from samsara? What is liberation like? What key features—impermanence, non-duality, compassion, non-self—characterize this experience? How do such experiences impact our lives and how we respond to the world? 

The many lineages of Buddhism address these questions in ways that sometimes converge and sometimes seem quite different. Through dharma talks, conversation, and guided meditation, we will explore liberation through the teachings of these traditions in a way that is grounded in experience. 

Program Format: This program will include dharma talks, discussion, guided meditation, and time for conversation.

Noble Silence:

Noble silence will be observed following each evening session through breakfast the following morning. Additional silent practice periods will be scheduled throughout the program.

Experience Level:

Suitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Prerequisites:

The in-person program is by invitation only. The online program is open to anyone.

Cancellation Policy:

There are no cancellation fees for donation-based programs.

Online Schedule:

This program is hosted on Zoom. You can check the time of the group sessions in your timezone here: https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter. The schedule for this program (shown in US Eastern Time) is as follows:

Please note that the daily schedule will vary (sometimes significantly) from program to program. Below please find a typical schedule, keeping in mind that it will not directly reflect every program.

(* indicates online activity)

Opening Day

* 7:30 – 9:00 pm ET Program Opening/Evening Session

Middle Days

* 7:00 – 7:30 am ET Group Sitting Practice

7:30 – 8:00 am ET Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 am ET Yogi/Household Tasks

* 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Morning Session

12:00 – 12:30 pm ET Lunch

12:30 – 2:00 pm ET Break or Home Practice

* 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET Afternoon Session

Closing Day

* 7:00 – 7:30 am ET Group Sitting Practice

7:30 – 8:00 am ET Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 am ET Yogi/Household Tasks

* 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Morning/Closing Session

Session Recordings

Audio recordings will be available on Dharma Seed. A code will be provided at the end of the program.

Please note that sessions will be recorded and made available to participants within 48 hours of each session. Recordings remain available indefinitely.