May 1 – June 12
Four Immeasurables
Four-Part Course with George
The Four Immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) are intentions and trainings for relating to ourselves and others.
Four Thursdays in May /June.
May
Hybrid Retreat
Day of Practice:
The Four Immeasurables
A Hybrid Retreat with George
May 17th, 9 AM – 3 PM PT
Hands-on teaching and practice of refuge, bodhicitta, shamatha, vipashyana, and the four immeasurables. We will also introduce mindful movement (qigong) suitable for any level of experience or physical condition.
Body Like a Mountain
An In-Person Retreat with Lekshe
May 18th – 25th
This retreat, in Hurleyville, New York, is led by Lama Lekshe and organized by staff of All Kings, a non-profit dedicated to helping previously incarcerated men engage in supportive community. The primary attendees will be the Hurleyville community, but Dekeling students can attend with Lama Lekshe’s permission. For permission, email Lama Lekshe.
June
June 26 – August 7
Shamatha-Vipashyana
Four-Part Course with George
Calm Abiding and Clear Seeing are essential Buddhist meditations for knowing the actual nature of experience.
Four Thursdays June through August.
July
In the Shelter of Sangha –
Annual Baby Blessing
A Hybrid Event with Lekshe
July 14th, 4 – 5 PM PT
Join us for our annual baby blessing. Children 5 and under are welcomed into the sangha community and offered a blessing and ‘secret’ wisdom about living in a diverse community.
August
Day of Practice:
Shamatha-Vipashyana
A Hybrid Retreat with George
August 23rd, 9 AM – 3 PM PT
Hands-on teaching and practice of two essential Buddhist meditation practices: calm abiding (shamatha or shinay) and clear seeing (vipashyana or lhatong).
Animal Blessing –
Beloved Companions
and All Animals
An In-Person Event with Lekshe
August 31st, 1 PM PT
Come join in this touching service where we bless animal friends and pledge our support for their well being in birth, life and death. Take home an animal blessing prayer for your beloved pets and outside animal friends.
September
Abiding Light Coast Retreat
An In-Person Retreat with George
September 22nd – 26th
An essential aspect of the Buddha-Dharma since ancient times, retreat provides an opportunity to drop everyday affairs and completely focus on the path to clarity, peace, and freedom. Gather your aspirations and join us for a a week of challenge, comfort, and cheer.
Mind Like the Sky
An In-Person Retreat with Lekshe
September 29th
This retreat, in Hurleyville, New York, is led by Lama Lekshe and organized by staff of All Kings, a non-profit dedicated to helping previously incarcerated men engage in supportive community. The primary attendees will be the Hurleyville community, but Dekeling students can attend with Lama Lekshe’s permission. For permission, email Lama Lekshe.