Cultivating Ease
SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT
In-Person with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
May 12-14, 2022
(Thursday Morning - Saturday Afternoon)

Registration Fee: $60 ONSITE
Registration for this program is closed.

**This is a local retreat and will not be available online. For those traveling to San Jose, accommodations are available in the surrounding area.**               
                       

"Meditation is not a way to enlightenment, nor is it a method of achieving anything at all. It is peace and blessedness itself. It is the actualization of wisdom, the ultimate truth of the oneness of all things. " —Dogen

This silent retreat will focus on allowing the heart and mind to become quiet through silent sitting and walking meditation. It will include teachings on meditation, silence, and easeful action in harmony with the soul. When we learn how to welcome silence, we gain access to higher wisdom and the inner resources to live a truly fulfilling life.

Retreat includes:

• Guided silent meditations throughout the day
• Daily teaching sessions with Yogacharya O'Brian
• Easy to follow Qigong sessions with Rev. Paula Vandana Whang-Ramos
• Silent nature meditation and contemplation in the meditation garden

NOTE: The main sessions for this retreat are in-person only with Yogacharya. For ease of accommodations and travel to the Center, early morning and evening meditation sessions will be online from home. Three vegetarian lunches provided. See schedule below.

OFFER A DONATION
Registration fee covers basic administrative costs. The retreat itself is offered on a donation basis to support the CSE ministry and to continue offering programs like this one. You can offer a donation during the registration process. You will also have an opportunity to contribute throughout the retreat.

RETREAT SCHEDULE  (U.S. Pacific Time)
Attendance at all sessions is required to participate. Schedule subject to change.