Events & Retreats

Don’t go to the tangled jungle looking for the great awakened elephant that is already resting quietly at home in front of your own hearth.
~ Lama Gendun Rinpoche
 

Periodically retreating from the noise, demands, and complexity of modern life can be quite restorative and insightful. Whether it’s for a half day, full day, or several days, retreats offer an opportunity to return to simplicity and stillness. The body and mind naturally responds to these essential conditions, nurturing deeper insights and connection to emerge. We find what’s always been there, waiting for us to pause, relax and open.

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Camp Samish Residential Retreat 2024

The Buddha and the Goddess of the Earth

On this retreat, we will explore some of the mythic imagery and nature themes in the Buddha's story. We’ll look at how these themes unfold in his teaching and explore their relevance to us now. We will explore four mythic symbols/stories:

1. The Bodhi Tree
2. The Earth Goddess
3. The Dragon Prince
4. Brahma pays Homage

This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience, including someone who has never been on a residential retreat before, as well as anyone looking to deepen their Buddhist practice.

April 4, 2024, at 6 PM to April 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Camp Samish
11633 Scott Road, Bow, WA 98232

3 nights, $420/$370/$330
2 nights, $320/$270/$220
Financial support is available; please don’t let the cost dissuade you from attending. Contact your local sangha for financial assistance.

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