Fall Living Mindfully Retreat with John BrunaOctober 1-4, or October 1-6, 2026Attend In Person or Online Hosted by Way of Compassion Dharma CenterWe are excited to now be able to offer two options for our Fall retreat. You can attend the retreat in our usual format, from Thursday through Sunday, or extend your retreat for an...
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...