The natural world models the wisdom of the Tao—yin and yang, restoration and action, elemental darkness and light in dynamic balance. As the fallow of winter gives birth to the generative energy of springtime, we invite you into an embodied dharma inquiry into balance and regeneration. The dominant paradigm carries a great bias towards speed, action, and the expressive aspects of Nature and consciousness while undervaluing receptivity and stillness. This, alongside the urgency of our times, can lead us to depletion and overwhelm us at the same time.
In this restorative gathering, we will explore teachings from Eden’s latest book: Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown, about the power of receptivity and the sacred balance of dark and light in the work of bearing compassionate witness—and consciously responding—to our world.
All are welcome; experienced practitioners and newcomers; those who identify as change agents and those who do not. Consider that in today’s world we are all called to consciously respond and to act on behalf of what we cherish and wish to protect.
