What happens when listening becomes a form of devotion? How does attention become a gift, an offering, and a way of participating in the more-than-human world? Led by Kirsten Rudestam and Yong Oh, we will explore how nature re-opens us into the dharma as an inherently relational path—a practice not of private attainment but of intimacy and reciprocity with the living world.
Through meditation, nature attunement, and relational practices, we shift from practicing for “ourselves” to practicing “with” all beings. We will cultivate spaciousness and deep listening as sacred forms of reciprocity, learning to attune to the subtle, wordless teachings arising from land, the weather, the body, and silence. Inspired by the principle of kalyāṇa — the presence of beauty — we welcome both the doorway of dukkha and the doorway of awe, wonder, and tenderness as teachers of the heart. This retreat invites us to slow down, allow, and remember our belonging in the web of life—not as separate individuals but as co-participants in a wider unfolding.
PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance at this Earth Awareness retreat is free, other than a $150 refundable deposit due at registration. The deposit will be refunded if you cancel by Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (three weeks before the retreat). No refunds will be issued after this date. Travel and other costs are the responsibility of participants.
All Are Welcome
This retreat is designed for and welcoming to a diverse population. With the intention to dissolve all barriers that perpetuate the suffering of separation, prejudice, and discrimination we are dedicated to the inclusion of all races, classes, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, and other social identities.
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