The transition between Christmas and the New Year is a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and spiritual possibility. Across traditions, this season invites us to pause, reconnect with what truly matters, and open our hearts to new beginnings Join John Bruna and Laura Bartels for five days of contemplative silence, meditation, mindfulness practice, prayer, and...
Begin the New Year with clarity, stability, and purpose. Join John Bruna and Laura Bartels for this annual silent meditation retreat dedicated to cultivating the foundational practice of shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Shamatha is a universal contemplative practice that develops concentration, emotional balance, and inner peace. Whether practiced within a spiritual tradition or as a...
Fridays, January 8 - February 26, 2027. In this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety, eco-despair, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness, loving-kindness, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a...