Releasing and Greeting the New Year with Dhamma

This retreat observes the annual passage from old year into new within the peace and beauty of Cloud Mountain, a safe refuge, while much of society celebrates with stimulation and excess. Dhamma teachings will encourage cultivating mindfulness with the ebbs & flows of breath, body energy, sensations, and mind. In particular, mindfulness with breathing will be emphasized for generating inner composure and clarity in service of investigating the nature of mind-body. Reflections on change, time, life, death, renewal, letting go, compassion, and selflessness will inform our practice. Group reflection circles will be open to those who wish to explore the retreat’s themes with others.

Most of each day will be dedicated to sitting and walking meditation, along with the talks and periods for reflection. Noble Silence will pertain, along with Q&A, reflection circles, and personal practice interviews. Qigong and posture work will be available for those interested. This retreat is open to beginning and experienced students.

With Santikaro. The fee is tiered — $970, $735 or $620 — 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.