Touching Into the Three Facts of Existence with Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith
Schedule
Sat Aug 10 2024 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group | Sacramento, CA
About this Event
Touching into the Three Facts of Existence: Anicca, Dukkha and Anatta and (Impermanence, Suffering and Not-Self)
During this half-day retreat, we will explore and reflect on these teachings as facts of existence through embodied meditation, empowered silence and Dharma reflections. Please bring your lunch; the practice of mindful eating will be guided by our teacher, expanding the theme of this retreat.
This in-person event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with others on a spiritual journey and deepen our understanding of the nature of reality. Whether you are new to Buddhism or have been practicing for years, this event is open to all who are curious and seeking insight.
The fee is on a sliding scale of $20 to $100. Remember that registration includes a donation for the teacher, so register as generously as you can.
Scholarships are available upon request. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Use our sliding scale registration for folks who cannot pay the suggested range. Otherwise, please contact the registrar, Helen, at [email protected] to arrange for full financial assistance.
If you wish to pay at the door or via check to the registrar, those options are available on the payment information page after you click the green "Register" button, enter the desired money amount and click the green "Checkout" button.
Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith, MBA, brings over 25 years of cumulative meditation practice and spiritual studies to her livelihood as a Spiritual Teacher and Leader. Silent Vipassana (insight) meditation retreats, Theravada Buddhist studies and earth-based indigenous spirituality and healing arts are at the heart of her practice. She is a MTI Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Certified Cloud Sangha Mentor, Focusing Initiatives International Certified Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy (IFOT) Practitioner and she is amongst the first cohort to complete East Bay Meditation Center’s (EBMC) 2-year Spiritual Teacher and Leadership training. Ramona Lisa’s spiritual studies include completing Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP6) and East Bay Meditation Center’s (EBMC) Commit to Dharma Program (C2D3). Ramona Lisa shares the her love of the Dharma through various mindfulness based and Buddhist organizations. Learn more about her offerings via her website: https://www.freespiritofferings.com/
- Please try to arrive between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. to register and settle in.
- Bring a covered mug or water bottle, a lunch, your masks (as needed) and your meditation cushion.
- Additional chairs and cushions will be available at the retreat, as well as tea and hot water.
- In the spirit of doing no harm, we ask that you refrain from using scented products that may affect others. The Dharma Center is wheelchair accessible.
- SBMG hosts teachers from all Buddhist traditions at weekly meetings and monthly daylong retreats. All have been welcome since 1991. SBMG is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
- Please contact the registrar if you have any questions.
Where is it happening?
Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 100.00