CANCELLED: Shambhala Queer Dharma Retreat
with Eric Spiegel and Basia Solarz
June 26 - 28, 2020
All beings possess natural goodness, kindness and intelligence, noble qualities inherent in each of us. The Shambhala dharma is about gaining confidence in these innate qualities by means of meditation and infusing this confidence into our everyday lives. While this is true for everyone, the LBGTQ community faces particular challenges within society; this can be both an inspiration and an obstacle for each of us.
In this retreat we will gently explore our identity: How do I define myself? How am I perceived? How does this influence my relationship to others and society? Through personal inquiry and supportive discussion, we explore how to maintain the integrity of our identity while fostering compassion for others with diverse views. As we allow ourselves to relax into our inherent goodness, the boundaries that separate us from others may begin to soften.
Our weekend together includes meditation, movement, walks in nature and community celebration. Inspired and nurtured, we return to our lives with greater clarity, confidence and an open heart. This retreat for the LGBTQ community invites practitioners of all levels of experience, but no previous meditation is necessary.
Tuition
$230 includes food. Accommodations are extra.
For a list of accommodation options, visit the Registration Page.
An Early Bird Discount of $50 is offered until March 31, 2020.
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About the Leaders
Eric Spiegel
Eric Spiegel has been a student and teacher in the Shambhala tradition since his teens. He was an early member of the Boulder community, deepened his practice at Karme Choling and was the resident acharya for the New York sangha for many years. His teachings are filled with warmth, humor and precision. He lives in […]
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Basia Solarz
Basia Solarz is a transformative mediator, a facilitator of community dialogue, and conflict coach (braverpath.com). Her formal education includes voice and choral conducting, as well as adult education. Basia spent time learning Deep Listening in the woods with Pauline Oliveros during a choir retreat in Philadelphia. That experience, over three decades ago, forever changed her […]
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