When as Dharma practitioners we work together to explore our racial conditioning, it can deepen our practice and open new ways of connecting with ourselves and with others. With greater awareness and understanding, we can co-create sanghas that have higher levels of racial fluency, cultural competency, and the ability to name and heal from harm caused by the racial construct.

This particular program, “(white) Awareness is Revolutionary” is designed for people who present as white, and who seek to explore the work of undoing racism within a Buddhist framework. Does that word “white” make you cringe? We get it! We will unpack that together, along with how it might connect with other ways we have been conditioned, such as class, gender, sexuality and more. Let’s move from horrified anxiety to compassion, and from fear to wise action. We are in it together.

Ananta and Padmadharini plan to facilitate a NY/NJ (w)AIR group in 2024, meeting once a month on-line, likely starting early February. The schedule will be determined based on finding a regular time that works for everyone who signs up -- so please do signal your interest by applying and we will get in touch with you. 

Below you can listen to three testimonials from former participants who are now part of the team. Upayadhi has also offered a video overview of the course.

“Not by hatred are hatreds ever pacified here (in the world). They are pacified by love. This is the eternal law.” Buddha, Dhammapada 

Join us for a long weekend celebrating and cultivating that one thing we just can’t get enough of - love, sweet love.

The practice of ‘love’ is one of the great stands of meditation practice. Known as the Brahmaviharas, or ‘divine abodes’, these practices supports us to look kindly at ourselves and the world. See and be the joy we seek. Be compassionate to sorrows and suffering. And be fearless in the face of life’s inevitable challenges and difficulties. 

Led by Ananta, this 3-day residential retreat is offered in the context of our 2022 theme on ‘meditation’ as a key practice to support our growth and awakening. The emphasis of the retreat will be on silent meditation, offering a chance to sink deeper into our experience.  

SAFETY AND COVID-19

We will be following our Covid-19 protocols here.

DATES AND SCHEDULE

This retreat starts on Friday evening June 10th, and ends on Monday noon June 13th, 2022. Participants can arrive on Friday between 3 and 6pm. Dinner will be at 6pm and the retreat program will begin at 7pm. On the last day (Monday), the retreat will end at noon.

LEVEL / SUITABILITY

Meditation: This retreat will be most suitable for people with experience of meditation. Beginner instruction will not be offered during the retreat, but Order Members will be available for individual support as needed.

Mindful Movement: no experience needed, very accessible.

Whether recently developed or longstanding, attendees are asked to have some prior connection to Triratna Buddhist Community.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

The retreat is held at the beautiful Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, in the Hudson Valley. Information about transportation can be found here.

Closer to the time, the Triratna NY team will coordinate shared transportation from NYC and NJ.

ACCOMMODATION & COSTS

All rooms are single occupancy with a queen bed. Fees include all meals, which are vegetarian with vegan options.

Sliding scale: $690 (benefactor) / $495 (standard)
Scholarships from the Council are available for sangha members, please inquire.

These fees only cover costs of the retreat and do not include transportation or (optional) dana. Please chose an amount that works for you, bearing in mind than any contribution about the base fee allows to more easily support those in need of scholarships.

Some rooms have private bathrooms; these will be allocated on a need basis.

*Discounts for couples willing to share a room may be available.

REGISTRATION

To Register and secure your spot, please follow the 2 steps below:

STEP 1 - register below with all needed information (no payment)

STEP 2 - complete payment according to your level of contribution.

Teachers: Samayasri, Padmadharini & Ananta
Tuesday Evenings 
6:30 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
June 7 - July 26 2022
skips July 12th
Online via Zoom

Love is the answer

Love is a many slendor thing

Crazy in love

All you need is love… 

That’s easy to say or sing, but how do you do it? How do you cultivate love in its many forms so that it brings about happiness for oneself and others?

For centuries, the set of meditation practices called the Brahmavihāras (loosely translated as ‘divine abidings’ or ‘the immeasurables’) have been used to cultivate peace, presence and an open heart. They are the practices of loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.

They lead to sublime mental states, and there is no limit to how far you can take them. 
This seven-week journey will be guided by three experienced teachers as an introduction to these practices.

Each class will include periods of meditation practice, dialogue, Dharma teaching and discussion. You will learn each of the practices, be guided in how to work with each practice in meditation and daily life, and given materials to support practice between classes. 

STEP 1

STEP 2