Liberation: A Dialogue Across Buddhist Traditions

Note: Registration for the residential retreat is now closed. Everyone is welcome to attend the online program, which remains open for registration. Click here to register for the online program.

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.  Most (but not all) of the teaching and meditation will also be available remotely through Zoom.

Dāna (Generosity): The teachers will receive an honorarium for their participation and have graciously offered to donate all dāna from this program in support of BCBS’s mission. We invite you to join in this practice of generosity by considering a tax-deductible gift.

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 residential retreat is now closed. 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: The sessions will be offered as a one-way video broadcast through Zoom Webinar.

This schedule is subject to change.

(* indicates online activity)

Opening Day (Thurs)

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

Middle Days (Fri and Sat)

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

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

* 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET Afternoon Session

Closing Day (Sun)

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

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

Session Recordings

Audio recordings will be available on Dharma Seed following the program. Zoom video recordings will also be available separately sometime after the program ends.