Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion: A Retreat for Young Adults (18-35)

When we develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion, life becomes more meaningful. Yet the non-stop influences of technology, social media and other stressors can feel overwhelming, pushing us in the opposite direction. How do we navigate the world we are living in with all of its hardships and gifts to discover a greater sense of purpose and connection?

During this week-long retreat, we’ll use the Buddha’s teachings as a foundation for developing the heart and mind. Together we’ll explore the cultivation of moment by moment awareness, in a relaxed and natural way–leading us to an embodied sense of connection, clarity and ease.

The retreat format will include daily instructions on developing a natural awareness throughout the day. There will also be group meetings with the teachers as well as plenty of time for questions and discussion. There will be both scheduled and unscheduled periods of practice to support the different rhythms of cultivating a relaxed awareness. The retreat will be in silence as well as occasional group exercises to explore practicing in community.

This retreat will be team-led by Keri Pederson and Jason Bartlett. We look forward to sharing the week with both new and experienced meditators. All are welcome, and all belong.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

For those who currently face financial hardship, we have budgeted additional scholarship funds to offer assistance to those in need.

To apply for assistance from any of our scholarship funds, please select the Subsidized Tier for your retreat fee on the registration form, select the option to apply for a scholarship and complete the online scholarship section. Please note: in responding to the questions posted there, more information about your circumstances rather than less is most helpful to us in appropriately responding to your situation.

NOTE: For people in health, healing, helping and wellness professions, we have received a donation specifically to assist those who would like to attend but need financial support in order to do so.

To apply for a scholarship from the health, healing, helping and wellness professions (HHHW) funding, please select the Subsidized Tier for your retreat fee on the registration form, select the option to apply for a scholarship and specifically note in the information you provide in the scholarship section that you are applying from the HWHH fund. You may request financial assistance above our usual 50% scholarship cap.

With Keri Pederson, Shelly Graf. The fee is tiered — $830, $630 or $530 — plus dana (offerings) to the teachers. Check-in opens at 1 pm on the first day, and the retreat ends by 11 am on the last.